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University of Guelph
Transfer Advisor
General Inquiry
transferinfo@uoguelph.ca
Information
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Check out the following resource to learn more about credit transfer at the University of Guelph:
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Review the admission requirements for all programs at the University of Guelph:
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View the University of Guelph’s pathway and articulation agreement opportunities:
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The University of Guelph awards advanced standing in recognition of previous learning and may grant either specified or unspecified credit. Exemptions may also be considered, where applicable. Specified Credit: equates a course taken at a previous institution to be equivalent to a specific course at the University of Guelph. Unspecified Credit: recognizes the academic discipline and year level of a course taken at a previous institution and grants credit without equating it to a specific University of Guelph course. Exemption: does not grant credit but recognizes the course by exempting it as a required course for degree completion or prerequisite purposes.
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At least 5.00 of the credits required for graduation by the student's program must be taken at the University of Guelph. At least 60% of the 3000 and 4000 level courses required for graduation must be taken at the University of Guelph. University of Guelph courses include courses taken on exchange and on study abroad programs, and Open Learning program courses (degree credit weight). Letter of permission courses are not included.
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The University of Guelph will consider all courses a student has completed at an accredited post-secondary school for transfer credit. Courses completed more than 10 years ago will typically be considered for unspecified transfer credit. The appropriate Faculty will determine if specified transfer credit is granted for courses not recently completed; considerations are dependent on the course and program in which you are enrolled.
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Prior Learning Assessment (P.L.A.) is a mechanism whereby students who have acquired substantial experience in a non-traditional environment have an opportunity to challenge whether such learning is equivalent to a course(s) offered at the University. Note: P.L.A. will only be available to a student if sufficient evidence is provided that the course material was acquired outside a degree program at a University. A request to challenge a course that has already been attempted at university will not normally be granted. P.L.A. is not open to students who simply wish to challenge a course. Students will be required to sign a contract stating that the learning occurred other than in a university course. Not all courses are appropriate for challenge. Each department has the responsibility of determining which of its courses may be subject to a P.L.A. challenge. The challenge process could include one or more assessment methods, including standardized tests, written and/or oral examinations, performance evaluations, interviews, and portfolio assessment. All these assessments require that the individual demonstrate, to a qualified faculty member(s), that pre-determined knowledge and skills have been acquired. The maximum number of credits a student can challenge is 5.00 for degree programs, or 30% of the certificate requirement for open learners. Credits acquired through P.L.A. will be assigned credit status (CRD) and will be on the official transcript. Students wishing to challenge a course(s) should contact Enrolment Services to obtain an application form. A request must include a clear statement as to the course(s) the student wishes to challenge, an explanation of how the knowledge necessary for the course was gained, and any relevant supporting documentation to validate the claim. Requests will be forwarded to the appropriate department(s) for evaluation. If a challenge has been granted, the department will determine the nature of the assessment and the deadline by which time the work must be complete. Upon completion of the assigned task(s), the department will inform the Office of Registrarial Services as to the student's success or failure of the challenge.
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Please contact Enrolment Services for up-to-date costs of completing a PLAR assessment: es@uoguelph.ca
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Transfer credits will be recorded on your University of Guelph transcript as "CRD" and will not be included in GPA calculation.
Students have access to the list of courses for which they are receiving credit and the credit value associated with each through WebAdvisor, the tool used to register for coursework, access grades, etc. The total credits awarded and the institution at which they were earned will be listed at the top of an official University of Guelph transcript.
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Contact a University of Guelph Transfer Advisor to discuss your credit transfer inquiries:
- General Inquiry transferinfo@uoguelph.ca
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Familiarize yourself with the University of Guelph’s official credit transfer policies:
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Follow these steps to receive your transfer credit assessment at the University of Guelph:
- Upon receipt of an application, an acknowledgment e-mail will be sent. This e-mail will contain login information to access WebAdvisor where applicants can track their admission status and see if documents have arrived.
- Applicants should ensure that official transcripts for all previous and current institutions are forwarded to the following address by the document deadlines associated with each start entry point – December 1 (Winter); April 1 (Summer); and May 1 (Fall): University of Guelph Admission Services UC L-3 Guelph, ON N1G 2W1
- Applicants will typically be informed of the amount of advanced standing credit granted when they receive their offer of admission. Acceptance by the student of the offer of admission shall imply the student's agreement to the advanced standing credit granted. This information is also listed on your WebAdvisor account. If your offer of admission is a conditional offer based on mid-term grades, your transfer credit assessment may be incomplete.
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A transfer credit assessment at the University of Guelph is included in the supplemental/document evaluation fee paid via the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC).
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The documentation required to have your previously completed postsecondary education assessed for transfer credit at the University of Guelph includes:
- Application for admission
- Official transcript(s)
- Course outline(s) may be required
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An application form is not required at the University of Guelph. Applicants who have previously attended a postsecondary institution are automatically assessed for transfer credit.
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Transfer credit is automatically assessed at the University of Guelph for successful applicants. Students must disclose all previous postsecondary education upon submitting their admissions application. All required supporting documentation (transcripts) should be submitted in accordance with the deadlines associated with your program and semester of admission.
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Transfer credit decisions at the University of Guelph are generally provided with your offer of admission.
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A transfer credit decision can be reviewed/appealed at the University of Guelph by contacting and submitting detailed course outlines (syllabi) to the Admission Counsellor referenced in your offer letter.
ONTransfer.ca endeavours to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding credit transfer; however, changes and updates to transfer opportunities happen on an ongoing basis. Students MUST check with the institution directly before applying to any program.