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Transfer Credit
•Using
transfer credit for UFV programs
•Transfer credit
process
•Advanced standing
•Advanced Placement program
•International
Baccalaureate program
•Letters of
Permission
•Visiting students
Using transfer
credit for UFV programs
Many credit courses offered at recognized post-secondary institutions have been evaluated for equivalency by UFV. The UFV Office of the Registrar maintains a list of transfer credit arrangements.
Transfer credit arrangements for first and second year courses, and some
upper-level courses, for most B.C. institutions are published in the
B.C. Transfer Guide. If no transfer course is listed, that does not mean that a course does not transfer; a course outline must be reviewed to determine the appropriate transfer credit. In most cases, transfer credit will be given for academic courses from B.C. public post-secondary institutions even when transfer credit is not listed in the B.C. Transfer Guide.
Once an official transcript is evaluated for transfer credit, the official UFV transcript will list all transferable courses
(including grades) and their equivalents at UFV.
Only transferable courses with a minimum grade of P (pass) when equated to the UFV grading system can be applied towards the requirements of any UFV credential.
Some departments may require a grade higher than a P. Failed courses are
usually counted in admission grade point average calculations.
Transfer credit granted for previous work at another institution may or may not be applicable to a student’s program, and does not necessarily excuse the student from meeting the prerequisites or other requirements for entry into a course or program.
Normally, transfer credit cannot be used for more than 50% of the credits
necessary to complete the requirements for a degree, diploma, or certificate.
This limit may be increased to 75% for some programs.
Recognition by UFV of studies completed elsewhere does not imply, or in any way guarantee, that the transfer credits will be recognized by another institution.
Transfer credit process
Official transcripts (see Note) are reviewed routinely for all students in, and
applicants to, undergraduate programs (excluding vocational certificate
programs).
Students in other programs must request transfer credit. To request transfer
credit, students must contact the Credential Evaluation office in the Office of the Registrar on the Abbotsford campus.
Note: A transcript is considered official if it arrives to the UFV Office of the Registrar (33844 King Road, Abbotsford, B.C., V2S 7M8) in the original sealed envelope with the institution's name and address imprinted upon it. The transcripts must have a current issue date, and bear the official institution seal or authorizing signature.
There is a document evaluation fee ($75 for domestic students, $250 for international students) for documents originating outside Canada.
A minimum of six to eight weeks is required for evaluation. Detailed course outlines may be required if no articulation agreement exists. Students who intend to use credits from another institution towards a UFV credential must apply for transfer credit at least three to four months prior to application for graduation.
For documents that are not in English, including official transcripts and
course outlines, a translation into English by a certified translator may be required.
Documents submitted become the property of UFV. Only documents that are considered by UFV to be irreplaceable will be returned to the student,
provided the student requests return of the document upon submission.
Advanced standing
For some UFV courses, a student may demonstrate mastery of a subject area and be admitted directly to a higher-level course without completing prerequisite or co-requisite courses. Advanced standing does not give the student credit for courses bypassed, nor does it preclude the necessity of obtaining credit for courses required by other institutions.
Advanced Placement program
Transfer credit and/or advanced standing will be granted to students who complete certain Advanced Placement program (AP) examinations through the College Entrance Examination Board.
A minimum grade of 4 is required for transfer. Transferability of Advanced Placement courses is listed in the B.C. Transfer Guide at bctransferguide.ca, under "Block, AP and IB Guides". In addition, UFV will grant unassigned credit for other Advanced Placement courses with a grade of 4 or higher that are accepted at other B.C. public universities.
To obtain transfer credit, official AP score results
must be
sent directly from the College Board to UFV Admissions, Office of the Registrar, 33844 King Road, Abbotsford, B.C., V2S 7M8. Transfer credit will not be
given on the basis of transcripts issued by high schools or other third parties.
Note: For the Advanced Placement program, the institutional
number for UFV is 6750. Students may be able to request that the results be sent directly to UFV when the test is written.
International Baccalaureate program
Transfer credit and/or advanced standing may be granted to students who complete
certain higher level International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma courses. Normally, a grade of 5 or better
is required for transfer. Transferability of International Baccalaureate courses is listed in the B.C. Transfer Guide at bctransferguide.ca, under "Block, AP and IB Guides".
In addition, UFV will grant unassigned credit for other IB higher level diploma courses with a grade of 5 or higher that are accepted at other B.C. public universities.
To obtain transfer credits, official IB certificates or diplomas should be
sent directly from International Baccalaureate to UFV Admissions, 33844 King Road, Abbotsford, B.C., V2S 7M8. Transfer credit will not be
given on the basis of transcripts issued by high schools or other third parties.
Note: For the International Baccalaureate program, the
institutional number for UFV is 00084. Students may be able to request that the results be sent directly to UFV when the test is written.
Letters of Permission
Students currently enrolled in a UFV certificate, diploma, or degree program who plan to take academic work at another institution to count toward their programs should request a Letter of Permission. The Letter of Permission request should be submitted to the Office of the Registrar well before registration for the course in question. Forms are available from
ufv.ca/admissions or from the UFV Office of the Registrar.
Letters of Permission will be issued only to students in good academic standing (students must have an academic record at UFV and meet the minimum GPA required for their program, or maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher if the program does not specify a minimum). Students must ensure that any outstanding fees are paid, and any library holds are cleared.
Visiting students
Students from other post-secondary institutions who plan to attend UFV as visiting students should contact their home institution for permission. Visiting students to UFV must submit a UFV application form, the application fee, and the Letter of Permission (if applicable) from the home institution.
Visiting students must also meet general UFV admission requirements (must
either have B.C. high school graduation or equivalent, or be 19 years of age or
older as of the first day of classes).
Visiting students are required to meet course prerequisites. A recent transcript and Request for Transfer Credit form is also required if a prerequisite course has been taken at another institution.
Transfer to other institutions
Please see this section for information on
transfer to other institutions.
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