Transfer credits

Transfer credits are granted for courses completed at another recognized post-secondary institution that are deemed equivalent to a course at Cambrian. Transfer credits allow you to apply the credits you’ve already earned toward your current program, reducing the number of courses you need to take and expediting your program completion.

Here are some further details:

• You will need to provide your official transcript and course outlines to have any transfer credits assessed
• A minimum grade of “C” (60 percent) is required for a course to be considered for transfer credits for most programs
• Courses will be evaluated on criteria such as content, learning outcomes, credit value, and number of teaching hours
• Courses must be completed at a public post-secondary institution in Canada or an accredited international institution to be eligible for transfer credit assessment

1. After you have been accepted into a Cambrian program, review the courses on the program webpage and then search for the course outlines that you would like to consider for transfer.
2. Gather supporting documents that include an official transcript from your previous educational institutions as well as full course outlines or syllabi for the courses you would like to have considered for transfer.
3. Submit your application for transfer credit four weeks before the beginning of the semester to have your request processed by course drop deadlines.
4. Once your application and supporting documents are approved, you will see the change on your student record. If your application is denied you will be notified by email.

If you have further questions, contact the Registrar’s Office (Enrolment Centre).

Advanced standing applies for students transferring to the same or a similar program at Cambrian and have completed more than one semester of studies. It also applies to students who have already completed a program that is similar to the program at Cambrian College that they are interested in.

Advanced standing is the granting of a block of credits for the completion of a group of courses typically based on the completion of an approved credential or full program at Cambrian or another institution.

You should apply for advanced standing if:

• You are transferring to the same or a similar program at Cambrian College and have completed more than one semester of studies
• You have completed a program that is similar to the program at Cambrian College that you are interested in
• You are requesting to enter a program in a semester other than semester one

Submit an application form four weeks in advance of the start of the term.