FAQs

• Do I need to apply for transfer credits?

  No application is required. Once you have received an offer of admission, a preliminary assessment will be generated through your Applicant Portal if you submitted your transcripts electronically through OUAC. The transfer credit office will conduct an official assessment once you have accepted your offer of admission.

• How much does a transfer credit assessment cost?

  There is no fee associated with transfer credit.

• How similar do courses have to be for transfer credit to be granted?

  A minimum of 80 per cent commonality in learning outcomes and content is required between the two courses.

• Do I need to have a minimum grade in the previously completed course to qualify for transfer credit?

  Yes. Courses from accredited universities are considered for transfer credit when successfully completed with a minimum grade of 60 per cent (C-).  Courses from accredited post-secondary colleges and institutions of technology may be considered for transfer credit when completed with a minimum grade of 70 per cent (B-). These courses generally transfer at a 2:1 ratio.

• Are college courses eligible for transfer credit?
  Any college courses from an accredited college with a minimum grade of 70 per cent (B-) or higher are eligible for consideration. We require a minimum of two college courses to be equivalent to one university course. Certificate-level programs are not eligible for transfer credit.
• My courses are from an international school outside of Canada. Will they be assessed?

  Credits from post-secondary institutions outside of Canada will be evaluated on an individual basis. Credit is subject to the university’s residency requirements (Academic Calendar) and to faculty-specific regulations.

• How will transfer credit appear on my transcript?

  The Ontario Tech University-equivalent course will appear with a grade of T and will not be used in the calculation of your GPA.

• How long will it take for my transfer credit assessment to be completed?

  Once all documentation is submitted, requests are processed in the order they are received. Please expect your evaluation to take eight weeks.

  Due to a rigorous accreditation process, students in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science can expect their evaluation to take up to 12 weeks. Failure to include all documentation will result in a delay.

• Can I challenge a transfer credit decision?

  A transfer credit decision cannot be appealed unless there has been a procedural irregularity. Curriculum evaluations are conducted by the appropriate faculty and all decisions are final.

• How many transfer credits can I receive?

  As per the university’s Academic Calendar, at least half (60 credit hours or 20 courses) of a student’s courses must be from among the university's course offerings to meet the residency requirements for graduation. In exceptional circumstances with sufficient advance notice or in the case of special agreements with other universities, a dean may reduce this requirement to 25 per cent.

• Who evaluates transfer credit?

  All equivalency assessments are conducted by the university's faculty.

• If I do not have my transfer credits before classes start, can I drop the course(s) I believe I will be granted?

  We do not recommend dropping courses prior to receiving your transfer credit assessment. Check your Applicant Portal regularly for final results.

• What happens if I am granted transfer credits after I have enrolled in a course?

  It is your responsibility to adjust your course schedule immediately after receiving your transfer credit results. Refer to the significant dates in the Academic Calendar for add/drop deadline dates. Contact your academic advisor if you have questions regarding your course adjustments and program map.

• I received my transfer credit results after the deadline for dropping a class with full fee refund. Am I still eligible for a refund?

  Depending on the circumstances pertaining to your assessment, a refund decision will be at the discretion of the Admissions team.

• Will transfer credit affect my full-time status and eligibility for OSAP and scholarships?

  Please contact the Student Awards and Financial Aid (SAFA) office at connect@ontariotechu.ca.

• What do different course titles mean?

  Code	Course Title	Description
  ACST 1000U	Pending Syllabus	We require that you submit a syllabus for this course.
  ACST 2000U	Pending Evaluation	Your syllabus has been sent to the faculty and is under review.
  ACST 3000U	No Ontario Tech U Equivalent	Your course is not equivalent to an Ontario Tech U course.
  ACST 4000U	Ineligible – Accreditation Restriction	Your course does not meet the accreditation requirements.
  ACST 5000U	Evaluation Deferred	You did not submit sufficient information. Please see your email to see what documentation we require.
  ACST 6000U	Approved Pending Final Grade	If your final grade meets the requirements the course is approved for transfer credit. The course will be loaded once the appropriate transcript is received.

• What information should be in my course syllabus?

  For a list of detailed instructions, please see our syllabus submission guidelines.

• How will I be notified when all my courses have been evaluated?

  It will be your responsibility to check your Applicant Portal regularly for updates to your transfer credit assessment.

• Who can I contact with questions about transfer credit?

  Please contact transfercredit@ontariotechu.ca or 905.721.3190.