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• General Information

  Check out the following resource to learn more about credit transfer at the University of Windsor: 

  • https://future.uwindsor.ca/transfer 
• Required Grades and/or GPA, Level(s) of Completed Previous Education, and Program Prerequisites (Admission)

  Review the admission requirements for all programs at the University of Windsor:

  • https://future.uwindsor.ca/future-students 
• Required Grade and/or GPA (Transfer Credit Eligibility)

  The minimum grade required to transfer a course to the University of Windsor is 70% or “B-” for college courses. For university courses, a minimum grade of 60% or “C-“  is required.

• Course Equivalencies, Pathways and Articulation Agreements

  View the University of Windsor University and College Pathways and Agreements here:

  • https://future.uwindsor.ca/transfer#transfer-agreements 

  View the University of Windsor Course Equivalency Database here:

  • http://www.uwindsor.ca/registrar/uw_transfer_credits
• Types of Credit Awarded

  Degree Completion

  • Your previous postsecondary credential will used as the basis of admission and you will be admitted to a level higher than first year.
     

  Block Transfer Agreement

  • You will receive transfer credit based on the package of course equivalencies outlined in the agreement. 
     

  Course-to-Course Equivalency

  • Each course on your incoming transcripts is evaluated and you will receive transfer credit for each eligible equivalency.   
     

  Specified and Unspecified Credits

  • The University of Windsor awards specified and unspecified credits in recognition of previous learning.
     

  Specified Credit

  • Equates a course (or courses) taken at a previous institution to a specific course at the University of Windsor.
     

  Unspecified Credit (or Elective Credit)

  • Recognizes the academic discipline and year level of a course (or courses) taken at a previous institution and grants credit without equating it to a specific University of Windsor course.
     
• Residency Requirements

  View the University of Windsor’s Policy on Residency Requirements here:

  University of Windsor Policy on Residency Requirements

• Currency/Timing of Previous Postsecondary Education

  The University of Windsor will consider all university courses for transfer credit, regardless of currency.

• PLAR Procedures/Steps

  CBL Competency-Based Learning is an acceptable process for assigning credit at the undergraduate level for learning stemming from experience acquired independently of courses taken at an accredited post-secondary institution:

  • To be eligible for a Competency-Based Learning evaluation, you must be admitted to an Undergraduate program at the University of Windsor.
  • Submit a Competency-Based Learning Application prior to or during your first semester at the University of Windsor (we strongly recommend you submit your request as early as possible as the assessment process can be lengthy).
  • Submit the completed and signed CBL application form to the Office of the Registrar by email to transcripts@uwindsor.ca.  
  • Advanced-standing credits are awarded strictly for courses at the University of Windsor and that are part of your degree program.
  • You can receive a maximum of up to 10 semester courses (30 credit units).
  • Advanced-standing credits do not count towards University of Windsor residency requirements (i.e., courses you MUST complete at the University of Windsor).
  • In the event, your request for advanced standing is not approved, you can appeal the decision in writing to the Dean (or the Dean’s representative).
  • Some licensing bodies or professional associations may not recognize units obtained in recognition of prior learning.

  Please refer to the Advanced Standing and Credit Transfer (Undergraduate)

• PLAR Costs

  The CBL Competency-Based Learning program is quite new at the University of Windsor and although there is a cost for this assessment, the confirmed fee is yet to be determined.

• Appearance of Awarded Transfer Credit(s) on Transcript

  Transfer credits will be recorded on your University of Windsor transcript with a grade of “T” and will not be included in the GPA calculation.

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

  Contact a University of Windsor Transfer Advisor to discuss your credit transfer inquiries:

  Liz Fallaise - Transfer Credit Coordinator
  fallais@uwindsor.ca 
  519-253-3000

  For questions regarding your transfer credit assessment, contact the Admissions Office at admissions@uwindsor.ca 

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

  Familiarize yourself with the University of Windsor’s official credit transfer policies:

  • https://www.uwindsor.ca/fahss/online-advising/sites/uwindsor.ca.fahss.online-advising/files/advanced_standing_and_credit_transfer_december_10_2021.pdf 
• Transfer Credit Procedures/Steps

  Follow these steps in order to receive your transfer credit assessment at the University of Windsor:

  • Apply to the University of Windsor using the appropriate OUAC 105 online application form.
  • Once you have applied and we have received a copy of your transcript your transfer credit assessment will begin.
  • The University of Windsor will transfer the maximum credit possible.  Transfer credit awarded can be affected by your grade point average, residency rules and the relevance of previous coursework to the degree program to which you have applied.
  • You may receive transfer credit based on courses previously evaluated at the U of Windsor.  View existing equivalencies on our Course Equivalency Database.
  • You will be asked to submit course outlines for courses that have not been previously evaluated for transfer credit.
  • Once the new transfer credit results are complete, your myUWindsor account will be updated.
• Transfer Credit Costs

  A transfer credit assessment at the University of Windsor costs $75.00 and the fee is non-refundable.

• Transfer Credit Required Documentation

  The documentation required to have your previously completed postsecondary education assessed for transfer credit at the University of Windsor includes: 

  • Official transcript(s) 
  • Course outline(s) or detailed course syllabi may be required
  • All course outlines must be submitted electronically preferable in PDF format
• Transfer Credit Application Form(s)

  A Transfer Credit Application form is not required at the University of Windsor.

• Deadline(s) for Application

  Apply to transfer credit at the University of Windsor within the first semester of your program.

• Timing of Transfer Credit Decisions

  Transfer credit decisions at the University of Windsor are generally provided with your offer of admission, where possible.  The course evaluation process takes approximately 4-6 weeks from time of admission to a student’s account updated.

• Review/Appeal Procedures

  A transfer credit decision can be reviewed/appealed at the University of Windsor by contacting the Office of the Registrar within 1 year of being admitted to your program.