
This institution has signed on to Ontario’s Principles for Credit Transfer.
Transfer Advisor
- Transfer Services
- transfert@collegeboreal.ca
- (705) 560-6673, x 2240
- 1-800-361-6673
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 Collège Boréal: |
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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 Collège Boréal: |
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 Collège Boréal is a “C-" or 60%, except for programs specifically requiring a passing grade above a "C-." |
Course Equivalencies, Pathways and Articulation AgreementsProvides students with available course equivalency, pathway, and articulation agreement materials for planning purposes. |
View Collège Boréal's transfer 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.). |
Collège Boréal awards block credit, transfer credit and equivalencies in recognition of previous learning. Block Credit (advanced placement): Credit is awarded as a block based on the equivalency of courses or program learning outcomes at another postsecondary institution and allows students to begin a diploma program at an advanced level. Transfer Credit: Credit is awarded for courses taken at Collège Boréal or another postsecondary institution and applied toward a diploma program. Equivalence: Credit is awarded that exclusively applies to equivalent courses taken within a program offered by Collège Boréal at the request of a department during program development or modification. |
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 Collège Boréal's residency policy. The policy states that, generally, at least 25% of the program of study must be completed at the College to be awarded a college diploma or certificate. |
Currency/Timing of Previous Postsecondary EducationProvides students with an indicator of the currency required to utilize their previously completed postsecondary education for transfer credit. |
Collège Boréal will consider courses completed within the past 5-10 years for transfer credit. |
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 Collège Boréal:
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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 Collège Boréal costs $125.86 per course and the fee is non-refundable (this cost applies to the2017-2018 academic year).
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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 Collège Boréal transcript as "EX" and will not be included in GPA calculation. For equivalencies, the grade earned by a student in one course will be transferred to the equivalent credited course. Those credits will count toward the overall number of credits required to complete the program and will 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 a Collège Boréal 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 Collège Boréal’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 Collège Boréal:
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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 Collège Boréal costs $25.00 for one course and $50.00 for two or more courses in an academic year (https://www.collegeboreal.ca/en/future-students/financial-aid/tuition-and-other-fees). These fees are non-refundable. |
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 Collège Boréal 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 Collège Boréal:
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Deadline(s) for ApplicationProvides students with the deadline by which they must apply for transfer credit. |
Apply for block credit (advanced placement) or transfer credit at Collège Boréal in respect with the exact deadlines for each semester, posted within the Academic Calendar available online. |
Timing of Transfer Credit DecisionsProvides students with an expectation regarding the time it takes to process a transfer credit decision. |
A block credit (advanced placement) or transfer credit decision at Collège Boréal will take no longer than 10 business days to process, unless there is an exceptional circumstance, which must be authorized by the Dean. |
Review/Appeal ProceduresProvides students with the process for appealing a transfer credit decision. |
A block credit (advanced placement) or transfer credit decision can be reviewed/appealed at Collège Boréal by completing the BAR-105 ‘Appel d’une décision administrative ou d’une sanction’ form. |
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.