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Transfer credits

How transfer credits work 

A transfer credit is attained when an institution recognizes previously completed coursework from another post-secondary institution or higher-level secondary curriculum.

Prospective post-secondary applicants

If you are a prospective post-secondary applicant, you have completed a university, college, or CEGEP program.

Post-secondary applicants should follow this process to transfer credits
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Advanced placement (AP)

Advanced placement (AP) applicants must meet entrance requirements and request to transfer AP credits.

Review the process for AP students to transfer credits
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Caribbean advanced proficiency examinations (CAPE)

Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) have to meet specific entrance requirements.

Learn about CAPE admission requirements
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GCE A Level (British system) applicants

There are minimum requirements for GCE A Level (British System) applicants. 

Check the requirements for GCE A Level (British System) applicants
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French Baccalauréat 

If you’re a French Baccalauréat applicant, review the minimum admission requirements, and how to transfer credits.

Explore the minimum requirements for French Baccalauréat applicants
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International Baccalaureate

As an International Baccalaureate student, you must meet our general entrance requirements.

Understand the requirements for International Baccalaureate students
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University of King’s College

The King's Registrar's Office coordinates transfer credit assessments for new students at the University of King’s College. 

Get more information about transfer credits
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Get help navigating transfer credits

If you need help understanding how your credits will apply to enrollment at Dalhousie or how to navigate the application process, reach out to the transfer credit team for assistance.

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Current Dalhousie students

If you’re a current Dalhousie student looking to transfer your credits to another institution, here’s what you need to know. 

Learning agreements

If you're participating in an exchange or study abroad program through the International Centre, Faculty of Management, Faculty of Computer Science, or UPMC you must submit a Learning Agreement.

Letters of permission

Looking to take courses at another university, pursue a departmental exchange, or pursue a study abroad program (other than those listed under learning agreements) for which you hope to receive credit toward your Dalhousie degree? You must submit a Letter of Permission. 

International transfers

Internal transfer students, who were eligible to receive transfer credits when initially accepted to Dalhousie, are eligible to be reassessed for potential additional transfer credits that may be awarded to a new degree program. 

Submit an Initial Assessment Request form to begin the process 

Please note: If you have only completed courses at Dalhousie, you do not need to submit a request form. Courses from your previous program will be applied to your new degree program within 2-3 weeks.  

Email: degreeaudit@dal.ca

 

Ready to apply?

You can submit your application as early as October 15 of your grade 12 year. An early offer of admission means you can get a head start on your next steps, like applying for scholarships and residence.

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