
This institution has signed on to Ontario’s Principles for Credit Transfer.
Transfer Advisor
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Leiko Shimizu
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(416) 977-6000 x 308
General InformationProvides students with the main website(s) containing general credit transfer information. |
Check out the following resource to learn more about credit transfer at OCAD University: |
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Required Grades and/or GPA, Level(s) of Completed Previous Education, and Program Prerequisites (Admission)Provides students with the minimum grades and/or GPA, level(s) of completed previous postsecondary, and program prerequisites required for admission. |
Review the admission requirements for all programs at OCAD University: |
Required Grade and/or GPA (Transfer Credit Eligibility)Provides students with the minimum grade and/or GPA required for transfer credit eligibility. |
The minimum grade required to transfer a course to OCAD University varies by source institution, but typically ranges from 60-70%. |
Course Equivalencies, Pathways and Articulation AgreementsProvides students with available course equivalency, pathway, and articulation agreement materials for planning purposes. |
View OCAD University’s articulation agreement opportunities: |
Types of Credit AwardedProvides students with the types of credit awarded and a brief definition of each (advanced standing, block, exemptions, equivalencies, specified, unspecified, generic, etc.). |
OCAD University awards block transfer credit for Upper-Year Entry, as well as specified and unspecified transfer credit in recognition of previous learning.
Upper Year Entry
Applicants who have completed one or more years of study in an accredited post-secondary art or design program may be eligible to apply for admission with direct entry to an upper year in a studio-based program. Eligibility is dependent on the level attained and the particular program of study. For studio-based programs, students who are admitted to second year, typically receive a block transfer of 3.5 studio credits (7 courses). Students who are admitted to third year, typically receive a block transfer of 7.0 studio credits (14 courses).
Transfer Credits
Students who have attended an accredited post-secondary institution or who have completed International Baccalaureate (IB) or Advanced Placement (AP) courses may be awarded transfer credit. Specified transfer credits are direct equivalencies to OCAD U courses and these credits will be given the same course code. Unspecified transfer credits are unassigned equivalencies where OCAD U does not offer the same course. These credits will be given a generic course code.
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Residency RequirementsProvides students with the amount of study they must complete in order to be awarded the credential in which they are enrolled. |
The amount of transfer credit you can receive is limited by OCAD University’s residency policy. The policy states that at least 50% of graduation requirements must be completed at the University. In addition, 2 of the 3 final semesters prior to graduation, including the final, must be completed at the University. |
Currency/Timing of Previous Postsecondary EducationProvides students with an indicator of the currency required to utilize their previously completed postsecondary education for transfer credit. |
OCAD University will consider all courses for transfer credit, regardless of currency, with the exception of highly technical or practice based courses. |
PLAR Procedures/StepsProvides students with the procedures/steps they must follow in order to receive a PLAR assessment. |
Follow these steps in order to receive your PLAR assessment at OCAD University: Course Challenge
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PLAR CostsProvides students with the cost of completing a PLAR assessment (challenge exam, course challenge, portfolio, etc.). |
A course challenge assessment at OCAD University costs $100.00 + 50% of the applicable tuition fee (current rates). All fees are non-refundable. |
Appearance of Awarded Transfer Credit(s) on TranscriptProvides students with the code(s) used to record transfer credits on their transcript and an indication of whether these credits will be included in GPA calculation. |
Transfer credits will be recorded on your OCAD University transcript as “TR” and will not be included in calculating your overall average. The actual grades from the courses used for transfer credit are used in determining “Graduation with Distinction.” The policy on Graduation with Distinction can be found at |
Key Point(s) of Contact (Transfer Advisor and/or Service Area)Provides students with a contact to discuss common credit transfer inquiries (Transfer Advisor, service area, etc.). |
Contact an OCAD University Transfer Advisor to discuss your credit transfer inquiries:
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Official Credit Transfer Policies (Academic Regulations/Directives Documents, Calendars and Handbooks)Provides students with a reference to official credit transfer policies outlined in academic regulations/directives documents, calendars, and handbooks. |
Familiarize yourself with OCAD University’s official credit transfer policies: |
Transfer Credit Procedures/StepsProvides students with the procedures/steps they must follow in order to receive a transfer credit assessment. |
Follow these steps in order to receive your transfer credit assessment at OCAD University:
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Transfer Credit CostsProvides students with the cost of completing a transfer credit assessment (advanced standing, exemption, etc.). |
There is currently no fee required for a transfer credit assessment at OCAD University. |
Transfer Credit Required DocumentationProvides students with a listing of the documentation they must submit to have their previously completed postsecondary education assessed for transfer credit. |
The documentation required to have your previously completed postsecondary education assessed for transfer credit at OCAD University includes:
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Transfer Credit Application Form(s)Provides students with a copy of the transfer credit application form or link to the online submission tool (where applicable). |
Complete the applicable application form(s) at OCAD University: |
Deadline(s) for ApplicationProvides students with the deadline by which they must apply for transfer credit. |
Overall Deadline to Request Transfer Credits
Students have 1 year from the time they are admitted to OCAD U to request transfer credit (by August 31 each year).
Students who change programs during their time at OCAD U may request another review of their transcript for additional and/or modified transfer credits. Students have up to 6 months after the start of their new program to request this (March 31).
Per Term Deadline to Request Transfer Credits
The deadlines below are made to ensure that transfer credit results for required courses can be approved before the start of each term. The earlier a student applies for transfer credit and submits all documentation, the better chance a student has to fill their schedule with other courses. Students who request transfer credits for required courses after these deadlines may lose tuition refund money and may not be able to replace courses in their schedule after they receive their transfer credit results for required courses.
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Timing of Transfer Credit DecisionsProvides students with an expectation regarding the time it takes to process a transfer credit decision. |
A transfer credit decision at OCAD University could take up to 8 weeks to process during peak times from May to October. During off-peak times, it could take up to 4 weeks to process. Assessment begins after all required supporting documentations has been submitted.
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Review/Appeal ProceduresProvides students with the process for appealing a transfer credit decision. |
A transfer credit decision can be appealed at OCAD University by providing additional information with a formal request for reconsideration to the Admissions and Recruitment Office. This request must be submitted no later than 20 business days after the date on your notice of transfer credit assessment. |
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.