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• General Information

  Check out the following resources to learn more about credit transfer at Georgian College: 

  • http://www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer
• Required Grades and/or GPA, Level(s) of Completed Previous Education, and Program Prerequisites (Admission)

  Review the admission requirements for all programs at Georgian College:

  • http://www.georgiancollege.ca/academics/full-time-programs/
• Required Grade and/or GPA (Transfer Credit Eligibility)

  The minimum grade required to transfer a course to Georgian College is 60%, “C” or higher. Exceptions apply when the minimum grade required for a particular program may be higher.

• Course Equivalencies, Pathways and Articulation Agreements

  View Georgian College’s articulation agreement opportunities:

  • http://www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/articulations/
• Types of Credit Awarded

  Georgian College awards transfer credits, transfer experience, and advanced standing in recognition of prior learning.

  • Transfer Credits: awarded for courses completed at other accredited colleges and universities
  • Transfer Experience: awarded based on work/life experience, related to the intended program of study
  • Advanced Standing: entry to an upper semester of a GC program
• Residency Requirements

  The amount of transfer credit you can receive is limited by Georgian College’s residency policy. The policy states that at least 25% of credits in a certificate of achievement, a minimum of 1 semester or 25% of credits (whichever is greater) in a certificate or 1-3 year diploma, and 25% of credits in a 4 year degree must be completed at the College.

• Currency/Timing of Previous Postsecondary Education

  To meet current curriculum, accreditation and learning outcomes, courses completed 10 or more years ago will not be recognized for transfer credit exemption. Some programs may require courses to be taken less than 10 years ago. You should consult with the program coordinator.

• PLAR Procedures/Steps

   View this process overview for guidance on how to get started with Transfer Experience:

  • https://transferexperience.georgiancollege.ca/Home/HowItWorks 
• PLAR Costs

  View Georgian College’s CPL fee information:

  • https://www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/#fees
• Appearance of Awarded Transfer Credit(s) on Transcript

  Transfer credits will be recorded on your Georgian College transcript as "EX" and will not be included in GPA calculation.

• Key Point(s) of Contact (Transfer Advisor and/or Service Area)

  Contact a Credit for Prior Learning Officer to discuss your credit transfer inquiries at CPL@georgiancollege.ca. 

• Official Credit Transfer Policies (Academic Regulations/Directives Documents, Calendars and Handbooks)

  Familiarize yourself with Georgian College’s official credit transfer policies:

  • http://www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/policies-procedures/
• Transfer Credit Procedures/Steps

  Access the Transfer Credit System here if you are a current GC student or have applied for a GC program already.

• Transfer Credit Costs

  The is no fee for a transfer credit assessment at Georgian college.

• Transfer Credit Required Documentation

  The documentation required to have your previously completed postsecondary education assessed for transfer credit at Georgian College includes: 

  • Official transcript(s)
  • Course outline(s)
• Transfer Credit Application Form(s)

  Access the Transfer Credit System here if you are a current GC student or have applied for a GC program already.

• Deadline(s) for Application
  • June 1 – Fall semester 
  • October 1 – Winter semester
  • March 1 – Summer semester 

  Late CPL exemption petitions are not guaranteed to be completed in time for your course registration or withdrawal deadlines. CPL exemption petitions received after the start date of the course to be exempted will be accepted for review, but the decision of the assessment cannot be guaranteed by the last day for you to withdraw without academic penalty (Section 4.4.1 Program withdrawal process). 

• Timing of Transfer Credit Decisions

  A transfer credit decision, if submitted on time, could take up to 4 weeks to process.  However, if the request is more complex, processing time may take longer.

• Review/Appeal Procedures

  A transfer credit decision can be reviewed/appealed at Georgian College.  Please visit Georgian College’s Academic Regulations for appeal process at Georgian College Academic Appeals.