A.13 Transfer Credit/Advanced Standing
The University of Calgary will consider university-level course work completed at a recognized/accredited post-secondary institution (or equivalent) for credit toward a University of Calgary credential. For more information about transfer credit at UCalgary see: Transfer Credit Search | University of Calgary (ucalgary.ca).
Students from other universities or colleges may be admitted with transfer credit to undergraduate programs. The amount of credit applied toward a degree program is determined by faculty regulations. Being granted transfer credit does not guarantee the credit will be applied toward your degree program.
Students transferring from other institutions must make themselves aware of the prerequisites for courses they wish to take. This may be done by consulting the Courses of Instruction section of this Calendar. Specific transfer credit is granted when 75 per cent of learning outcomes overlap for particular course(s). When given specific credit, it does not necessarily imply that exact course learning outcomes but rather an equivalent level of experience in a particular subject area. Generic transfer credit is granted when there is not a course offered where 75 per cent of learning outcomes overlap and may be granted as a block of credit.
The University of Calgary honours all transfer credit agreements as listed in the Alberta Transfer Guide and follows the CARU transfer statement:
The Province of Alberta recognizes four Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (CARU) within the Campus Alberta system: Athabasca University, the University of Calgary, the University of Lethbridge, and the University of Alberta. Alberta’s CARUs are committed to the advancement of Campus Alberta goals, including enhanced learner movement within the advanced education system. To facilitate mobility, the four CARUs accept each other’s credit courses for transfer. Minimum grade and program requirements determine the applicability of specific courses to a student’s program.
Students who have taken the equivalent of university courses in some other manner may be given advanced placement (i.e., excused from taking such courses) but will not be granted advanced credit. In these cases, students will be required to substitute courses to complete program requirements.
The University reserves the right to require applicants for advanced credit or advanced placement to write examinations at any level including that of matriculation standing.
Transfer credit assessments are completed at the time of admission when specific post-secondary courses are required for admission. Students must provide a complete course outline for assessment. After admission, students can approach their home faculty to request review of transfer credit. Under certain circumstances, students registered in a degree program at the University of Calgary may be permitted to take courses at another recognized post-secondary institution. Normally, this is accomplished by participating in a formal exchange program or by obtaining a Letter of Permission and registering as a Visiting Student at the other institution. To be considered for such transfer credit, students must
1. Receive permission in advance from their home Faculty;
2. Be in good standing in their ongoing degree program;
3. Not have exceeded the maximum amount of transfer credit allowed by their home Faculty.
A.13.1 International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
A.13.2 Advanced Placement (AP) Program
A.13.3 General Certificate of Education - Advanced Levels
A.13.4 French Baccalaureate