Transfer Credit
Kwantlen recognizes that many of its students may wish to be granted formal recognition for knowledge acquired at other educational institutions. Through the transfer credit process, a student who has completed courses at another post-secondary institution may request that these credits be transferred to Kwantlen.
Where Kwantlen offers an equivalent course to that taken at the sending institution, the student will be granted transfer credit for the Kwantlen course. Where no direct equivalent is offered at Kwantlen, unassigned credit may be granted based on an evaluation by the appropriate department.
Minimum grade stipulations may apply to transfer credit. Although transfer credit may be granted, the applicability of the credits toward admission requirements for a program, or graduation requirements, is dependent upon the particular program. You may want to consult with an Educational Advisor to ensure compliance with your particular program requirements.
In addition to evaluation of post-secondary courses, the Transfer Credit Department also evaluates courses completed in high school (e.g. Advanced Placement Program, International Baccalaureate Program).
Courses transferred from another post-secondary institution are not included in the calculation of the institutional grade point average. The transfer of credits and the transfer grade point average become part of the student's permanent record at Kwantlen.
Once all required documentation has been received (see Requesting Transfer Credit), the transfer credit articulation process will take approximately 6-8 weeks. It is strongly recommended that students submit their request for transfer credit and all supporting documentation at least 8 weeks prior to their registration date so that they can make well informed choices with respect to course selection.
Transfer Credit Deadlines
To ensure your documents have been assessed in time for Registration, please note the following deadlines:
Fall Term - April 1
Spring Term - October 1
Summer Term - February 1
Each post-secondary institution will grant transfer credit according to their own policies. All students should be aware that transfer credits granted by Kwantlen are not binding at another post-secondary institution.
For further details regarding the granting of transfer credit, please read policy B-15, Transfer of Articulated Courses from other Post-Secondary Institutions at Kwantlen Polytechnic University.
Forms for requesting transfer credit are available at Student Enrollment Services on all campuses or may be downloaded here.
