Transfer Credits

Transfer credit is when students use their previous post-secondary studies towards a new credential at another institution. Did you know that courses you take at CNC may transfer to other post-secondary schools in British Columbia?

For more information regarding course transfers and to see how they could possibly transfer between institutions, check the BC Transfer Guide.

How to Apply for Transfer Credit at CNC

If you have attended another institution and would like to transfer your credits to CNC, follow these steps:

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Transfer Credit at CNC

1. Apply to CNC

Transfer credit will only be assessed once you have received and accepted your offer of admission to CNC.
2. Review Program Requirements

to determine if your previous courses could be applied to your CNC program.
3. Apply for Transfer Credit at the Office of the Registrar
Please note that there are fees associated with transfer credit from outside of BC. There are two fee categories:
1. Canadian (except BC) transfer credit applications are $31.50 per institution/request.
2. International transfer credit applications are $157.50 per institution/request.
4. Request an official transcript from the sending institution

Official transcripts must be forwarded in a sealed envelope directly from the sending institution to the College of New Caledonia.
5. Submit detailed course outlines
You may be required to submit detailed course outlines for all courses that have not been assessed by CNC in the past. Course outlines must be from the same semester/ month and year that you took the course and include the following information:
- Comprehensive description of the course material covered;
- Number of instruction/lab hours per week;
- Semester length;
- Grading profile.
  - Note: calendar descriptions are not sufficient for transfer credit evaluation.
- Course outlines can be sent to transfercredit@cnc.bc.ca. Include CNC Student ID number in the subject line. For each course, indicate the direct equivalent you are requesting.

Please note that from the date CNC has received your completed application (including: fee payment, detailed course outlines and transcripts) the transfer credit review process can take up to 12 weeks.

For more questions about CNC’s Transfer Credit process please see the Transfer Credit and Advanced Standing Policy and Procedures (E-1.44).

Types of Transfer Credit

Direct (Assigned) Credit

When CNC has an equivalent course to the one being reviewed for transfer credit, the student will receive direct course credit which may be used towards meeting prerequisites or specific program completion requirements.

Unassigned Credit

When CNC does not have an equivalent course, unassigned credit may be assigned. Unassigned credit is granted at the appropriate level and may be used towards meeting elective requirements.

Time Limit for Transfer Credit

Transfer credit cannot be awarded to courses completed more than 10 years prior to admission to CNC. Please refer to the Ten Year Timeline for Program Completion policy for more information.

Transferring Credits from CNC to another institution

If you have applied to another institution and would like to transfer your credits from CNC, follow these steps:

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Transferring From CNC

1. Talk to Admissions at the institution you are applying to

make sure you ask them about the transfer credit review process.
2. Apply to the institution

Most post-secondary institutions will not assess transfer credit until have you applied or been accepted.
3. Request an official transcript from CNC

Official transcripts can be requested online through your CNC Connect account or in person at the Office of the Registrar. Most post-secondary institutions require the transcript to be sent directly to them from CNC. Please refer to the receiving institution for details regarding where to send the transcript.
4. Provide course outlines

If the receiving institution requires course outlines to evaluated transfer credit.
5. Connect with their Advising Department

The evaluation processes may vary. Connect with the receiving institution’s Advising Department for details about their transfer credit procedures.

Contact Us

Tel: +1 250-561-5800
Fax: +1 250-561-5861

registrarsoffice@cnc.bc.ca

Monday to Thursday: 9am-4pm
Friday: 9:30am-4pm

Office of the Registrar is located on the first floor of the main Prince George campus, by the front entrance.

Stuck? Have questions?
Contact Recruitment at
recruitment@cnc.bc.ca.

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