Undergraduate degree exemption

Are you a university graduate? Learn if you may be eligible to receive credit for select courses toward a Loyalist College certificate, diploma or advanced diploma.

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University graduates who have completed a three- or four-year undergraduate degree from a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution within the last 10 years may qualify to receive an exemption for one introductory communication course and up to two general education elective courses towards a Loyalist College certificate, diploma or advanced diploma program.

Please note: this process cannot be used for students enrolled in Loyalist College degree programs or post-graduate certificate programs.

Prepare to apply

  • Review your program map to confirm the number of courses for which you may receive credit.
  • Most programs have a communications course in semester one.
  • Diploma and advanced diploma programs require two general education (GNED) electives.
  • GNED 1100 is a prescribed general education course in most programs and is not eligible for transfer credit or exemptions.
  • Ensure that Loyalist College has a copy of your official transcript. Decisions cannot be made with unofficial transcripts.
  • Course outlines are not required.

Important notes

  • A non-refundable $25 administrative fee is charged per application.
  • Undergraduate degree exemption applications can be submitted four weeks before the semester starts and no later than the 10th day of classes.
  • Applications can take two to four weeks to be processed.
  • Courses that are approved for exemptions and dropped from your timetable may impact your status as a full-time student. This may impact fees, funding (OSAP), eligibility for scholarships and bursaries, and future immigration processes.
  • Approved exemptions will show on your transcript with an “EX” notation.
  • Denied exemption applications are not subject to appeals. If your application is denied, you will be informed of the denial reason.
  • If you are looking to apply for course-by-course transfer credit, please visit the Transfer Credit Application page.

Timelines

Applications can be submitted during the following time frames. Please review the Academic Calendar for all important dates.

  • Spring: April 1 to May 12, 2025
  • Fall: Aug. 1 to Sept. 16, 2025
  • Winter: Dec. 1, 2025, to Jan. 19, 2026

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For additional information, please contact Pathways at pathways@loyalistcollege.com.