High School

Schools that let students transfer:

All public colleges, universities & Indigenous Institutes in Ontario have transfer pathways & policies for course transferring that allow students to move from one school/program to another. 

Benefits of using this guide

This guide helps high school students in Ontario understand their postsecondary transfer options so they feel empowered to make choices that support their personal and financial needs and their education and career goals.

This guide can help you do 2 things:

Learn the Basics: Transferring in Ontario

What is transfer & how does it work?

Transfer is when a student moves from one post-secondary institution to another, or from one program to another. 

For ex: 

• A student is in their first year of a university degree and finds a new interest in a college program
• A college student close to completing their diploma who wants to continue their studies and get a university degree
• A student is close to completing their degree program at an Indigenous Institution and wants to continue their studies to receive a College diploma in a related program or program of further interest.

Students typically transfer to/from Apprenticeship, Certificate, Diploma, and Degree programs between colleges, universities, and Indigenous Institutes.

Want to know more about the basics of transferring?

• What are the types of transfer?
• How are course transfers and program pathways determined?
• What are the steps involved in the transfer process? 

Is it true that some high school credits are transferable to postsecondary?

Yes! AP & IB Courses may be eligible for credit transfer into postsecondary. 

Check with the schools you're looking to apply to see if other courses may be eligible.

Can I transfer to other parts of Canada?

Think you may want to transfer from Ontario to another province or territory in Canada sometime in the future?

Learn how to transfer from Ontario and/or transfer back to Ontario after studying in other parts of Canada.

What should I consider when deciding whether I should transfer?

How much will it cost?

While transferring programs or courses often saves students money, there may still be costs associated with the transfer process. Students should take application fees, transfer assessment fees, relocation fees, etc. into account before making their decision.

Will the place I transfer to be a good fit?

Students should make sure they do sufficient research about the institution, program, and things such as campus life (student services, student engagement programs) before making their decision.