Advanced Standing/PLAR/Transfer of Academic Credit

A previous college or university education, or even practical experience, can earn you entry into an advanced level of a program.

Credit Transfer Pathway Process Map

Looking for credit transfer for prior studies, work, volunteer or travel experience, view the Credit Transfer Pathway Process Map to learn about options available and processes to apply. Learn how you can forge ahead with an academic credit transfer to your preferred program or next credential.

To apply for Advanced Standing, you must:

  • complete and submit an application form at ontariocolleges.ca
  • provide official transcripts of your secondary and post-secondary education
  • submit course outlines of the courses taken (detailed course syllabus required)
  • submit a $50 assessment fee
  • You can do all of this online.

The completed application will be reviewed by the program Coordinator. The Registrar’s Office will notify you of the admission decision.

Questions? Call the Registrar’s Office at 613-727-0002, TTY 1-866-620-3845, or toll-free at 1-800-565-4723, or by contacting us through this form.

PLAR – Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition

Turn your practical experience into credits – You may have gained valuable knowledge and skills through independent study, working, volunteering or travel. The Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) program can help you identify and translate this learning into college credits, possibly enabling you to receive a diploma or certificate in less time and for less cost.

Credits for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) are not the same as Transfer Credits (exemptions).
• PLAR credits are for learning gained through experience
• Transfer credits (exemptions) are for equivalent courses taken at recognized educational institutions.

For more information or to apply, contact the PLAR Coordinator at 613-727-4723, ext. 7027.

Transfer of External Academic Credit (Exemptions)

We will award transfer of credit to students for courses completed at other recognized post-secondary institutions, on the basis that the learning outcomes are equivalent and current to the courses within your program of study.

You are encouraged to submit your requests for transfer of academic credit (exemptions) prior to the beginning of classes.

Normally, only those courses completed during the last five (5) years will be considered for transfer of credit. A minimum grade of “C” or equivalent is required for external transfer of credit (exemptions).

Woodroffe:
You are required to complete the following information in order to process an external transfer of academic credit (exemption) request:

  • Application’s are completed online through your ACSIS account
  • The detailed course syllabuses (the brief course description is not sufficient) for the basis course(s)
  • An official post-secondary transcript from the basis institution
  • Payment of $10 per external exemption request

The above information must be provided in your online application for an external transfer of academic credit (exemption).

You are advised to remain in the course(s) until such time as you are notified of the status of your request for transfer credit. Exemptions will be given a designation of “EX” on the transcript and as such will not contribute to the Grade Point Average. You will receive email confirmation of receipt of your application and you will also receive email confirmation of the approval or denial of your request.
For detailed information regarding Transfer of Academic Credit (External) please refer to College Directive AA10.

Perth and Pembroke – You can complete the required forms and submit to your respective Registrar’s Office.

Transfer of Internal Academic Credit (Exemptions)

We recognize that courses delivered within the College, in different programs, may lead to essentially the same learning outcomes. Course(s) in the College will be deemed equivalent to other courses on the basis that they require you to achieve the same or equivalent course learning outcomes.

You are encouraged to submit your requests for transfer of academic credit (exemptions) prior to the beginning of classes.

Normally, internal transfer credit will be awarded to a student, registered in a program, who has successfully completed an identical or equivalent course (or courses) in the College within the past five (5) years.
Woodroffe:You are required to complete an application online through your ACSIS account.
You are advised to remain in the course(s) until such time as you are notified of the status of your request for transfer credit. Exemptions will be given a designation of “EX” on your transcript and as such will not contribute to your Grade Point Average. You will receive email confirmation of receipt of your application and you will also receive email confirmation of your approval or denial of your request.
For detailed information regarding Transfer of Academic Credit (Internal) please refer to College Directive AA09.

Perth and Pembroke – You can complete the required forms and submit to your respective Registrar’s Office.

Transfer of Academic Credit (Exemptions) for General Education Electives

The transfer of academic credits (exemptions) for General Education Electives should be requested through your ACSIS account in similar format as for core course exemptions.

For additional information on the General Education Elective Exemptions refer to the General Education website.

Internal/External Transfer of Credit (Exemptions) student user manual available here