Academic Advising and IDS Program Requirements

If you're a student in the International Development Studies Major, Minor or Area of Concentration (BAG), and have questions about your program requirements, contact the Academic Advisor for the program:

Lisa Blenkinsop, IDS Academic & Co-op Advisor
Email: idadvisor@uoguelph.ca

Lisa can assist you with questions about your IDS Major/Minor/Area of Concentration, Area of Emphasis, declaring an Area of Emphasis, IDS program information, and signing into IDEV courses. Email Lisa at idadvisor@uoguelph.ca with your questions. If you have questions about your IDS program and requirements, please email Lisa at idadvisor@uoguelph.ca. Many questions can be answered over email but virtual and in-person appointments are available. 

IDS Undergraduate Program Changes: Effective Summer 2024

There have been some changes to the IDS Undergraduate Program which take effect in the 2024/25 Academic Year.

Current Students following the 23/24 or earlier calendars

If you are a student in the IDS major, minor or area of concentration following the 2023 or earlier, your program requirements have remained the same, with a few substitutions required. You can visit here for more detailed information about the changes that may affect you.

NEW IDS students starting in Fall 2024 (24/25 calendar)

If you are a new student starting in the IDS major or minor in Fall 2024, you can visit here for more information about your program requirements.

Course Selection Information for IDS Students

Course Selection Information for students in the IDS program can be found here.

Your Academic Calendar and IDS Program Requirements

Looking for your IDS program requirements? You'll be able to find Academic Calendar listed by year  here. Typically students follow the Academic Calendar from the year they started at the University of Guelph. You can also check the information on your Student Planning Account for detailed program requirement information and your academic calendar information.

IDEV Course Descriptions

You'll find all IDEV course descriptions in the academic calendar here


Bachelor of Arts Program Counselling

Contact your program counsellor for assistance with overall BA degree program requirements, as well as academic consideration and probation.

BA Counselling Office
Office: MacKinnon Building, Room 130
Phone: 519-824-4120 ext. 52140
Email: baco@uoguelph.ca


Additional academic support services