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• General Information

  Check out the following transfer student website for comprehensive information on transferring to Wilfrid Laurier University: https://www.wlu.ca/future-students/undergraduate/applicants/transfer/index.html

• Required Grades and/or GPA, Level(s) of Completed Previous Education, and Program Prerequisites (Admission)

  Programs admission averages can vary, 70% being the minimum. Review admissions requirement information for transfer students at Wilfrid Laurier University:

  • https://www.wlu.ca/future-students/undergraduate/admissions/requirements/transfer.html
• Required Grade and/or GPA (Transfer Credit Eligibility)

  Courses taken at an accredited college are considered for transfer credit if you received a minimum grade of 70% or higher.

  Courses you have completed at another accredited university will be considered for transfer if you received minimum grade of 60% of higher.

  For more information: https://www.wlu.ca/future-students/undergraduate/applicants/transfer/transfer-credit-policy.html

• Course Equivalencies, Pathways and Articulation Agreements

  View Wilfrid Laurier University’s pathway and articulation agreement opportunities:

  • http://wlu.ca/information-for/future-students/transfer/college-pathways.html
• Types of Credit Awarded

  Wilfrid Laurier University awards specified (equivalencies), unspecified, and generic credits in recognition of previous learning.

  Transfer credits are automatically evaluated and granted upon admission in recognition of eligible coursework completed at another institution.

  For more information: https://www.wlu.ca/future-students/undergraduate/applicants/transfer/transfer-credit-policy.html

• Residency Requirements

  Regardless of how many transfer credits one receives, all students must earn at least 10.0 credits (or two years' worth of coursework) at Laurier to apply to graduate with an Honours degree. This is in addition to any other required coursework completed at other post-secondary institutions. At least 5.0 of these 10.0 credits must be from senior-level courses (200-, 300- or 400-level). Academic advising is available to assist students in understanding and meeting their program and residency requirements.

• Currency/Timing of Previous Postsecondary Education

  Wilfrid Laurier University will consider all courses for transfer credit, regardless of currency. Transfer credits are automatically awarded by the Admissions office and granted upon admission in recognition of eligible coursework completed at another institution. 

  For more information: https://www.wlu.ca/future-students/undergraduate/applicants/transfer/transfer-credit-policy.html#sources 

• PLAR Procedures/Steps

  Wilfrid Laurier University does not grant PLAR credits. Credits granted by another institution based on PLAR not being transferable to Wilfrid Laurier University.

• PLAR Costs

  Not applicable.

• Appearance of Awarded Transfer Credit(s) on Transcript

  Transfer credits will not be recorded on Wilfrid Laurier University transcripts or included in GPA calculation. However, if applicable, the sending institution name and a description that states “Transfer Credit Granted” will be noted.

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

  Contact our Choose Laurier team to discuss your transfer credit inquiries:

  Recruitment & Admissions
  chooselaurier@wlu.ca
  548-889-8888

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

  Please familiarize yourself with Wilfrid Laurier University’s official transfer credit policies found under the Recruitment & Admissions section of our Academic Calendars : https://students.wlu.ca/academics/calendars-and-policies/academic-calendars/index.html 

• Transfer Credit Procedures/Steps

  Students must submit official final transcripts and course descriptions. Transfer credits are assessed at the time of admission and included in your offer of admission. If participating in the Transfer Credit Reassessment process after accepting your offer of admission, course outlines (also known as a course syllabus) will be required. Once at Wilfrid Laurier University, if a student elects to change their major, the transfer credit assessment may change.

• Transfer Credit Costs

  A transfer credit assessment at Wilfrid Laurier University is included in the application fee for admission.

• Transfer Credit Required Documentation

  Documentation required to have previously completed postsecondary education assessed for transfer credit at Wilfrid Laurier University

  • Completed OUAC application
  • Official post-secondary education transcripts
  • Course outline(s) may be required
• Transfer Credit Application Form(s)

  An application form is not required at Wilfrid Laurier University. Applicants who have previously attended a postsecondary institution, and submit their official transcript from there, are automatically assessed for transfer credits.

• Deadline(s) for Application

  Assessment of transfer credit is automatic at Wilfrid Laurier University. Students must disclose all previous postsecondary education (transcripts) upon submitting their admissions application. Students should submit all required supporting documentation by the deadlines associated with your program and semester of admission.

• Timing of Transfer Credit Decisions

  Transfer credit decisions at Wilfrid Laurier University are provided with your offer of admission, if applicable.

• Review/Appeal Procedures

  A transfer credit decision can be reviewed/appealed at Wilfrid Laurier University by submitting course outlines for the Transfer Credit Reassessment process or in the event of a program change. Students are encouraged to submit course outlines within the first year of studies at Laurier to avoid completing repeated content. 

  For a transfer credit reassessment, students must provide the official course syllabi (outlines) for the appropriate courses. 

  Please review our Transfer Credit Reassessment webpage for more details: https://www.wlu.ca/future-students/undergraduate/applicants/transfer/transfer-credits/credit-reassessment.html