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:
Email: idadvisor@uoguelph.ca
The IDS Academic Advisor 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. If you have questions about your IDS program and requirements, you can email 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.
Fall 2024 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