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Transfer Advisor
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Alyssa Miller(905) 721-8668 x 7312
General InformationProvides students with the main website(s) containing general credit transfer information. |
Check out the following resources to learn more about credit transfer at the Ontario Tech 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 Ontario Tech 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 Ontario Tech University is 70% for college applicants and 60% for university applicants. |
Course Equivalencies, Pathways and Articulation AgreementsProvides students with available course equivalency, pathway, and articulation agreement materials for planning purposes. |
View Ontario Tech University’s credit equivalencies database and degree pathway opportunities: Credit Equivalencies Database
Degree Pathways |
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.). |
Ontario Tech University awards block credit, specified (equivalencies) and unspecified credits in recognition of previous learning. |
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 Ontario Tech University’s residency policy. The policy states that at least half (50%) of a student's courses must be completed at the University. In addition, some programs may limit the amount of transfer credit granted (a maximum of 60 credit hours [20 courses] in a degree). |
Currency/Timing of Previous Postsecondary EducationProvides students with an indicator of the currency required to utilize their previously completed postsecondary education for transfer credit. |
Ontario Tech University will consider all courses for transfer credit, regardless of currency. |
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 Ontario Tech University: Challenge Exam
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PLAR CostsProvides students with the cost of completing a PLAR assessment (challenge exam, course challenge, portfolio, etc.). |
A PLAR assessment at Ontario Tech University costs 50% of the applicable tuition fee. |
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 Ontario Tech University transcript as "T" and will not be included in GPA calculation. |
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 Ontario Tech University Transfer Advisor to discuss your credit transfer inquiries: Alyssa Miller, Alyssa.Miller@ontariotechu.ca, (905) 721-8668 x 7312 |
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 Ontario Tech University’s official credit transfer policies (excludes students entering a Bachelor of Engineering program): |
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 Ontario Tech University (excludes students entering a Bachelor of Engineering program):
Bachelor of Engineering Students
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Transfer Credit CostsProvides students with the cost of completing a transfer credit assessment (advanced standing, exemption, etc.). |
A transfer credit assessment at Ontario Tech University is included in the supplemental/document evaluation fee paid via the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC). |
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 Ontario Tech 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). |
An application form is not required at Ontario Tech University. Applicants who have previously attended a postsecondary institution are generally automatically assessed for transfer credit |
Deadline(s) for ApplicationProvides students with the deadline by which they must apply for transfer credit. |
Transfer credit is generally automatically assessed at Ontario Tech University. While an application form is not required, applicants are encouraged to provide all supporting documentation, including institutionally-prepared course outlines (syllabi), three months prior to their intended start term. This will help ensure a timely assessment. |
Timing of Transfer Credit DecisionsProvides students with an expectation regarding the time it takes to process a transfer credit decision. |
Transfer credit decisions at the Ontario Tech University are generally provided with your offer of admission. However, if submitting course outlines (syllabi) for courses with no active Ontario Tech equivalencies, a transfer credit decision will take 8 weeks to process once all documentation is submitted. Failure to include all documentation will result in a delay. Requests are processed in the order they are received. Evaluation of Engineering transfer credit assessments can take up to 12 weeks to process. |
Review/Appeal ProceduresProvides students with the process for appealing a transfer credit decision. |
A transfer credit decision cannot be reviewed/appealed at Ontario Tech University. Assessments are conducted by the appropriate Faculty and all decisions are final. |
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.