If you have completed courses at another accredited post-secondary institution, you may apply to transfer those credits toward your current St. Lawrence College program. 

Eligibility Requirements 

Courses must: 

• Demonstrate at least 80% equivalency to the St. Lawrence College course learning outcomes, as determined by a subject matter expert. 

• Have a minimum grade of 60% (C-), or the passing grade required for the St. Lawrence College course, whichever is higher. 

• Have been completed within the last five (5) years. 

Eligibility requirements vary depending on the type of transfer credit being requested. Review the sections below to determine if your previous studies may qualify. 

Students transferring between St. Lawrence College programs may be eligible to transfer credits previously completed at the College. For identical courses shared between programs, transfer credit may be granted automatically, depending on the grade achieved and when the course was completed. For non-identical courses, students may apply for transfer credit review. 

Eligibility Requirements 

Courses must: 

• Demonstrate at least 80% equivalency to the St. Lawrence College course learning outcomes, as determined by a subject matter expert. 

• Have a minimum grade of 50% (D-), or the passing grade required for the St. Lawrence College course, whichever is higher. 

• Have been completed within the last five (5) years. 

Students may transfer credits toward General Education requirements (excluding degree elective requirements). Unlike program courses, General Education transfer credits do not require 80% course equivalency. Instead, the transferred course must meet the following criteria: 

• Be approximately 42 – 45 hours in length. 

• Contain less than 30% applied learning outcomes. 

• Be non-vocational to your program of study. 

• Align with one of the Ministry-approved General Education themes:  

• • Arts in Society 

• • Civic Life 

• • Social and Cultural Understanding 

• • Personal Understanding 

• • Science and Technology 

Students who have completed a recognized three-year or four-year undergraduate degree may be eligible for transfer credit toward: 

• One introductory communication course; and 

• Up to three General Education courses. 

Eligibility Requirements 

The degree must: 

• Be from a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution. 

• Have been completed within the last 10 years. 

• Have a minimum overall average of 60% (C-). 

International undergraduate degrees may also be considered and are subject to: 

• International Credential Evaluation requirements; and 

• Review of the language of instruction. 

Apply here 

Applying for a transfer credit is easy! Before submitting your application, ensure you have reviewed the eligibility requirements and gathered all required supporting documentation. 

Step 1: Determine Your Eligibility 

Review the appropriate transfer credit category: 

• External Transfer Credits 

• Internal Transfer Credits 

• General Education Transfer Credits 

• Undergraduate Degree Transfer Credits 

Step 2: Gather Your Supporting Documents 

All required documentation must be submitted with your application, including: 

• Course Outline (if applicable) 

• Official Transcript (if applicable) 

• International Credential Evaluation (if applicable) 

For detailed document requirements, please refer to the "What Documents Do I Need?" section below. 

Step 3: Submit Your Application 

Complete and submit the appropriate application form: 

• For External, Internal, or General Education Transfer Credits - please submit a request here.   

• For the Undergraduate Degree Bulk Transfer - please submit a request here.

Step 4: Monitor Your Student Email 

Application updates and decisions will be sent to your St. Lawrence College student email account. 

After You Apply 

• Applications are typically processed within 2–4 weeks. 

• You must remain enrolled in the course(s) for which you are requesting transfer credit until a decision has been made. 

• If your transfer credit is approved, the equivalent course will be removed from your academic enrollment. 

Important: Incomplete applications or applications submitted without all required documentation may be denied and require resubmission. 

All supporting documents must be submitted at the time of application. Incomplete applications may be denied and require resubmission. 

Required Documents 

Official Transcript 

• Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. 

• In some cases, we may already have your official transcript on file.  

For courses completed at St. Lawrence College, an official transcript is not required.  

Course Outline 

Course outlines must include: 

• Course code 

• Semester/year completed 

• Learning outcomes 

Course descriptions alone will not be accepted.  

For courses completed at St. Lawrence College, a course outline is not required.  

International Credential Evaluation (if applicable) 

Required for studies completed outside of Canada: 

• WES 

• ICAS 

• Or another approved credential evaluation service 

Transfer credit requests may be submitted: 

• Beginning two weeks before the semester start date, and 

• No later than the 10th day of classes. 

If Your Request Is Approved

Note: If you submit outside of the application periods, the transfer credit may still be used to satisfy graduation requirements. 

If you are requesting transfer credit for a course you are not currently enrolled in, you may apply at any time. 

If the course outline is required (for example, for courses completed at another institution), they must be submitted with your application. 

Applications submitted without the required course outlines may be delayed or require resubmission. If additional documentation is needed, you will be notified through your student email account. 

No. We recommend that you remain enrolled in the course until a transfer credit decision has been made. 

If your transfer credit is approved, you will be removed from the equivalent course if you are currently enrolled in it. If you choose to drop the course before a decision is made, and your transfer credit request is denied, you will be responsible for re-enrolling in, paying for, and completing the course. 

Please refer to the When Should I Apply? section for information about application timelines and transcript implications. 

Transfer credit applications are typically processed within 2 – 4 weeks. 

Processing times may be longer during peak periods, such as the start of a semester. Please continue to monitor your St. Lawrence College student email account for updates regarding your application. 

In many cases, yes. Transfer credit requests may be reviewed in advance, provided you are actively enrolled in your program. 

If a transfer credit is approved for a future semester, it is your responsibility to ensure that you are not enrolled in the course being replaced. 

Students beginning their program in a Fall semester are encouraged to wait until two weeks before the semester start date to submit a transfer credit application. 

Yes. To request transfer credit for a degree elective requirement, select "Core Course" on the application form rather than "General Education." 

When completing the application, enter the degree elective course code and title in the course information section. Degree elective requirements are assessed differently than General Education course requirements and will be reviewed based on the specific elective requirement you are requesting to satisfy. 

Possibly. Approved transfer credits may reduce your course load and could affect: 

• Full-time student status 

• OSAP eligibility 

• Scholarships and bursaries 

• Student health plans 

• Tuition and fee calculations 

If you have questions about how transfer credits may affect your situation, please contact the appropriate college office before submitting your application. 

No. Transfer credit decisions are final and are not subject to appeal. 

If your request is denied, you will receive an explanation outlining the reason for the decision. 

No. Once a course has been approved as a transfer credit, it cannot be used again to satisfy another course requirement within the same program. 

No. Transfer credits are not awarded for courses completed at career or private colleges. You can explore our Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) process here or our Exemption process here.

It depends on the type of transfer credit: 

• External Transfer Credits satisfy course requirements but do not contribute to your St. Lawrence College GPA and are recorded on your transcript as a “T” (Transfer Credit) grade.  

• Internal Transfer Credits will transfer with the original St. Lawrence College grade achieved, which will be included in your current program record and GPA calculation. 

Transfer credit applications are reviewed by the Pathways Coordinator and course equivalencies are determined by a subject matter expert based on the learning outcomes of the course. 

Transfer credit requests may be denied for several reasons, including: 

• Insufficient course equivalency 

• Minimum grade requirements not met 

• Course completed outside the eligibility timeframe 

• Missing or insufficient documentation 

Students will be provided with the reason for the decision.