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• General Information

  https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/transfer/transfer-pathways

• Required Grades and/or GPA, Level(s) of Completed Previous Education, and Program Prerequisites (Admission)

  Ontario college transfer's: completion of a diploma program or at least two full semesters or one year of full-time academic study at an accredited college An overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4pt scale (70%/B) is required* Ontario university transfer's: completion of at least four full-year courses or one year of full-time degree studies at an accredited university An overall GPA of 2.3 on a 4pt scale (65%/C+) is required* *Some degree programs require a higher minimum overall GPA. 

   

  To confirm individual minimum requirements and prerequisites (if applicable) to specific programs please visit https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/requirements 

• Required Grade and/or GPA (Transfer Credit Eligibility)

  Ontario college transfers: minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4pt scale (70%/B). At least one full completed semester of an eligible accredited Ontario college program is required. Ontario university transfers: individual courses with grades of 60%/C and minimum credit value of 3 (or 36 hours). 

• Course Equivalencies, Pathways and Articulation Agreements

  Please visit: https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/transfer/transfer-pathways

• Types of Credit Awarded

  Generally, Ontario college studies are awarded block credit for at least 1 full completed semester of an eligible program. Each Ontario university courses with minimum required grades and at least 3 credits (or 36 hours) are eligible for 3 credits at York University up to a maximum of 90 credits (60 credits if admitted to a 3 year degree, 30 credits if admitted to a Bachelor of Engineering).

• Residency Requirements

  All York University undergraduate students must fulfill York’s residency requirement, which means that a minimum of 30 course credits and at least half (50 per cent) of the course credits required in each undergraduate degree program major/minor must be taken at York University. In addition, strict regulations set out by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) limit the amount of transfer credit granted in an Engineering degree (a maximum of 30 course credits)

• Currency/Timing of Previous Postsecondary Education

  York University will consider all courses, regardless of currency/timing. The exception to this is Computer Science, Information Technology, Kinesiology, Administrative Studies and Psychology courses which must be completed within the past  5 years to be considered for major, minor or prerequisite credit towards a degree program. 

• PLAR Procedures/Steps

  York University does not grant PLAR credits.

• PLAR Costs

  Not applicable.

• Appearance of Awarded Transfer Credit(s) on Transcript

  Individual courses used to grant credit do not appear on York University transcripts. Grades in previous courses used to grant transfer credit are not included in the GPA calculation of the York degree. 

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

   Contact the York University Transfer Credit Team to discuss your credit transfer inquiries:

  • Connect with the Transfer Credit Team- tcadm@yorku.ca 
  • Transfer Credit team representative - Zanita Shamselarijani zanitas@yorku.ca

  For Glendon credit transfer enquiries, contact:

  liaison@glendon.yorku.ca   

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

  York University Undergraduate Academic Calendar: https://calendars.students.yorku.ca/2024-2025/eligibility-for-transfer-credit 

  Future Student Transfer Pathway: https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/transfer/transfer-pathways

• Transfer Credit Procedures/Steps

  A preliminary, general transfer credit assessment will automatically be done at the time of admission. To receive a full transfer credit assessment, you must accept your offer of admission. All assessments are conditional based on receipt of official final transcripts. To determine major course equivalencies, detailed institutionally prepared course syllabi/outlines may be required. See an example here: https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/transfer/documents/course-outline-example

• Transfer Credit Costs

  There is no fee required for a transfer credit assessment at York University.

• Transfer Credit Required Documentation

  -Official transcripts for all accredited post-secondary institutes attended

   -Detailed course outlines/syllabi may be required

• Transfer Credit Application Form(s)

  A separate application form is not required to be assessed for transfer credit. Newly admitted students will automatically be assessed for transfer credit eligibility.  

• Deadline(s) for Application

  Transfer credit is automatically assessed at York University. Students must disclose all previous postsecondary education (transcripts) upon submitting their admissions application. All required supporting documentation should be submitted in accordance with the deadlines associated with your program and semester of admission. Receipt of all transfer credit documentation and the assessment of all possible transfer credits must be completed within one academic semester from the date of admission to the University (Fall semester and Fall/Winter semester admission: completed by the end of the Fall/Winter session; Winter semester admission: completed by the end of the Summer session; Summer semester admission: completed by the end of the Fall session). 

• Timing of Transfer Credit Decisions

  Transfer credit decisions at York University are generally provided prior to enrolment/course selection. Timelines may vary depending on the time of year. 

• Review/Appeal Procedures

  Every effort is made to review the entire record in the assessment process and apply our policies fairly. Contact tcadm@yorku.ca if you have any questions. Please note that major course equivalencies/waivers are determined by subject matter experts within the faculties. Their assessments are final.