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Expand Your Horizons This Summer with a Letter of Permission | June 30

June 10, 2025

Contributed by: Ericka Wagner

If you’re planning to enroll in a course at another Canadian university during the summer term, you’ll need to submit a Request for a Letter of Permission (LOP) through Mosaic by June 30. Before applying, be sure to review all eligibility requirements and guidelines to ensure you’re on the right track.

Key things you need to know:

  • You should meet with an Academic Advisor before a LOP request is submitted.
  • Students must be in good academic standing in order to take LOP courses.
  • You may only complete LOP coursework at Canadian institutions.
  • You may only complete a maximum of 15 units of LOP coursework towards your degree.
  • Only non-commerce electives can be taken.
  • No more than 6 units of a minor can be from transfer credit/Exchange or LOP courses.
  • If you have transferred 42 units from another university you are not permitted to take courses on LOP.
  • Second and third-year students are only permitted to take courses on LOP during the Summer term.
  • Students must be in good academic standing in order to take LOP courses.
  • You may only complete LOP coursework at Canadian institutions.
  • You may only complete a maximum of 15 units of LOP coursework towards your degree.
  • Only non-commerce electives can be taken.
  • No more than 6 units of a minor can be from transfer credit/Exchange or LOP courses.
  • If you have transferred 42 units from another university you are not permitted to take courses on LOP.
  • Second and third-year students are only permitted to take courses on LOP during the Summer term.
  • Final year students are permitted to take courses on LOP during the Fall and Winter terms.
  • Students who wish to take courses at another university must complete the Request for Letter of Permission through Mosaic.
  • Do not register for courses at the host university until you receive written permission from the Student Experience –Academic Programs Office.
  • Click here for full policy details.

Questions? 

Don’t hesitate to reach out to Ericka Wagner via email!

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