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• General Information

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

  • https://www.uoguelph.ca/admission/undergraduate/transfer/#before-applying
• 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 Guelph:

  • https://www.uoguelph.ca/admission/undergraduate/transfer/#before-applying
• Required Grade and/or GPA (Transfer Credit Eligibility)

  https://www.uoguelph.ca/admission/undergraduate/transfer/#before-applying

• Course Equivalencies, Pathways and Articulation Agreements

  View the University of Guelph’s pathway and articulation agreement opportunities:

  • https://www.uoguelph.ca/admission/undergraduate/transfer/agreements-and-pathways/
• Types of Credit Awarded

  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.

• Residency Requirements

  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.

• Currency/Timing of Previous Postsecondary Education

  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.

• PLAR Procedures/Steps

  At the University of Guelph, Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) provides a mechanism whereby credit is given for equivalence in a university course to those students who have mastered the content without having taken a formal course in the subject area.  Equivalent learning may have been acquired through work experience, independent study or non-degree courses.  Each department has the responsibility of determining which of its courses may be subject to a PLA 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. Assessments require that the individual demonstrate, to a qualified faculty member(s), that pre-determined knowledge and skills have been acquired. Students should contact Enrolment Services at es@uoguelph.ca for more information

• PLAR Costs

  Please contact Enrolment Services for up-to-date costs of completing a PLAR assessment: es@uoguelph.ca

• Appearance of Awarded Transfer Credit(s) on Transcript

  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.

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

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

  • General Inquiry   transferinfo@uoguelph.ca
• Official Credit Transfer Policies (Academic Regulations/Directives Documents, Calendars and Handbooks)

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

  • https://calendar.uoguelph.ca/undergraduate-calendar/admission-information/advanced-standing-admission/  
• Transfer Credit Procedures/Steps

  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.
• Transfer Credit Costs

  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).

• Transfer Credit Required Documentation

  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
• Transfer Credit Application Form(s)

  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.

• Deadline(s) for Application

  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.

• Timing of Transfer Credit Decisions

  Transfer credit decisions at the University of Guelph are generally provided with your offer of admission.

• Review/Appeal Procedures

  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.