Have you completed Post-Secondary Education?
Transfer Credit is credit given for completed courses taken at another accredited post-secondary institution based on the learning outcomes. Applying for transfer credit can reduce your course load in your program.
Are you eligible for transfer credit?
You are eligible for transfer credit if you:
- have completed credited courses at a post-secondary institution,
- the minimum grade requirement for a course to be eligible for transferability is a ‘C’, ‘64%’, or a ‘2.00 GPA’ according to the Bow Valley College grade scale,
- are currently enrolled and accepted into a credited program at Bow Valley College, or
- are in good academic standing with your current or previous institution within the last five years. The minimum grade point average (GPA) must be 2.0 or higher in accordance with Bow Valley College’s 4.0 grade scale. The following criteria must be met:
- is in satisfactory academic standing and is not on academic probation under the Academic Continuance and Graduation Policy,
- is not subject to any current active sanctions under the Learner Code of Conduct Policy,
- has no overdue amounts owing to the college under the Learner Financial Accounts Policy,
- is not under probation or suspension under the Academic Honesty Policy, and
- is not subject to a current sanction under any other college policies.
- Course time limitation:
- Course time limitation or coursecurrency is the duration of time imposed by the Academic Department forgranting credit for courses completed within a specific time frame. Each coursehas specific time limitations established. If you complete a course outside ofthese time limitations the course will no longer be eligible for transfercredit.
- Time limitation sheet
- Previously attempted or completed course:
- Courses that are attempted at Bow Valley College are not eligible for transfer credit. This includes W and F grades or currently in progress courses. Students require permission from the Academic Department to request a transfer credit past the transfer term deadline that is attempted.
- If you have previously completed courses at Bow Valley College and want those courses transferred towards your new program, please contact the Academic Advising team for further information on advanced standing by emailing advising@bowvalleycollege.ca
Please note: You must pay your confirmation fee before we can finalize and share your transfer credit evaluation results.
Check if your courses are eligible.
Courses must meet the following criteria:
- Match at least 80% of Bow Valley College's course content and learning outcomes.
- Official transcripts must show final grades and term GPA (no "In Progress" grades).
- Completed at a recognized or accredited post-secondary institution.
- Subject to time limitations specific to each course or program. Course time limitation or course currency is the duration of time imposed by the Academic Department for granting credit for courses completed within a specific time frame. Each course has specific time limitations established. If you completed a course outside of these limitations, the course will no longer be eligible for transfer credit.
Please note: This is not an all-inclusive list and does not guarantee approval of your courses.
Graduating and looking to continue your education at Bow Valley College?
Explore our Transfer Agreements to see where your education can take you at Bow Valley College.
Follow the instructions below to explore transfer options and apply to your next program.
Explore our Transfer Agreements to see where your education can take you at Bow Valley College.
Contact your current institution directly to learn about their transfer policies and procedures. You can also reach out to our Academic Advisors for initial transfer information at advising@bowvalleycollege.ca
