Transfer Credit

You may be able to receive credit at Camosun for courses taken at other recognized post-secondary institutions.

Before submitting a request for transfer credit

  1. Review all instructions on this page.
  2. See Camosun’s Academic Calendar for info on transferring credits to Camosun.
  3. If you are transferring courses from another recognized B.C. post-secondary institution to Camosun College, use the BC Transfer Guide or the course-to-course search tool below to review current agreements.
     

Notes:

Study Abroad Students must speak to the Study Abroad Coordinator prior to submitting their transfer credit request. 

Processing can take up to 8 weeks from the date of receiving all necessary documents and payment. Please note that we are unable to expedite requests. In cases involving complex assessments requiring consultation with other departments, processing time may be significantly longer. No transfer credit evaluations will be done if you have overdue tuition or fees.

Coursework completed more than ten years ago is not automatically eligible for transfer credit. Eligible courses may receive unassigned credit only, which can then be reviewed by an Academic Advisor for applicability towards your program.

Camosun College does not grant undergraduate transfer credit for graduate or higher-level courses.

Steps to requesting transfer credit

Step 1: Collect course syllabi

Collect course syllabi/outlines for all courses NOT listed in the BC Transfer Guide.

  • Save each syllabus as a separate PDF. Do not combine multiple courses into one document.
  • The academic year and term must be clearly displayed on the syllabus and they must match the course codes and dates listed on the transcript(s). Course descriptions are not accepted.
  • If you are unable to obtain course syllabi, you may be able to receive credit through a Prior Learning Assessment (PLA).
  • Syllabi not written in English must have certified English translations attached to original documents.
     

Step 2. Order Official transcript(s)* from sending institution(s)

Official transcripts from recognized institutions** must be sent directly to Camosun from the sending institution(s) you attend(ed). Refer to the sending institution for instructions on ordering official transcripts.

Mail from institution to:

Admissions, Camosun College
4461 Interurban Rd
Victoria BC V9E 2C1

Email from the institution’s Registrar’s Office to:

admissions@camosun.ca

Note: 

  • Only courses with final grades can be assessed for transfer credit.
  • Students who have completed Advanced Placement or IB courses must have their official transcript submitted by the College Board or the International Baccalaureate directly to Camosun College.
  • Certified English translations must accompany the original documents if your transcript(s) are not written in English. Please follow the recommendations provided by the International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES).
  • A comprehensive Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) may be required. This can take up to an additional 8 weeks, for processing and does not guarantee transferability of courses.
  • All transcripts and other documents filed in support of your transfer credit request become the property of Camosun College. Documents will not be returned unless they are deemed irreplaceable.

* Official Transcript: official version of a student’s academic record, bearing the seal of the institution and signed by the Registrar. To be considered official by Camosun College, a transcript must arrive in the original and sealed envelope from the sending institution, or emailed directly from the sending institution to admissions@camosun.ca.

** Recognized institution: An institution, authorized by the recognized government authority for university- or college-level higher education in that jurisdiction to be able to award credentials, including Certificates, Diplomas, Associate and Bachelor Degrees, that could be considered equivalent to a Canadian credential.
 

Step 3. Submit the request form

  • If you have more than the allowable number of PDF files to attach, please submit a second form with the remaining documents.
  • If applicable, complete a new form for each additional institution.

Submit request

Note: 

  • Requests missing supporting documents will be cancelled after 6 months.
  • If you do not have a Camosun Student ID, contact transfercredit@camosun.ca
     

Step 4. Pay for transfer credit evaluation

Within 5 business days of submitting your request, you will receive payment instructions to the email address on your student file. A fee is required for each transcript you wish to have evaluated; please note that all fees are non-refundable.

  • Provide payment (credit card only) via myCamosun. Please do not pay by on-line banking.
  • Verify payment and view receipt:
    • Go to ‘Student Finance’.
    • Go to ‘Total Account Balance’ then ‘Other’.
    • ‘Expand all’ to view ‘Payments’ then ‘Receipt Number’.
    • If you do not see a receipt under ‘Payments’, your payment has not been received. Try making the payment again.
    • Note: Unpaid requests will be cancelled after 3 weeks.

Evaluation fees

  • $50 per transcript within B.C., including Athabasca and Yukon Universities, College Board (Advanced Placement) and International Baccalaureate (IB)

  • $80 per transcript outside of B.C., but within Canada
  • $100 per transcript outside of Canada
     

Step 5. View evaluation results

You will receive an email notification once your evaluation is complete. To view your ‘Transfer Summary’, log in to myCamosun and select ‘Academics’.

Note:

  • Transfer credits are not included in the calculation of your Camosun GPA.

Contact information

Student Records

Transfer Credit Department

transfercredit@camosun.ca