Transfer credit and exemptions 

If you have previously completed post-secondary courses at Loyalist College in a different program or if you have completed courses at another public college or university, you may be eligible to receive credit for courses in your current program.

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Transfer credit and exemptions 

A transfer credit is based on credits earned from a public post-secondary institution. There is a non-refundable $25 fee per external credit transfer application, up to a maximum of $125 per semester.

An exemption is based on previous credits earned at Loyalist College. There is no fee for exemption applications. 

A letter of permission is a pre-approved external transfer credit. There is no fee for a letter of permission. If you are enrolled in a program at Loyalist College and you want to complete a course at an external institution and apply it towards the program you are completing, you can request a pre-approval of the credit transfer before you register and pay for the external course. If the credit transfer is pre-approved by your program, you will receive a letter of permission documenting the decision. You’ll then submit a copy of the letter of permission when you apply for the credit transfer after you complete the external course so it can be automatically processed.

To request a letter of permission, please fill out our Letter of Permission Request form.

Important information and timelines

Typically, transfer credits and exemptions are only granted for courses completed within the past seven years (ten years for general education courses). A single course or combination of courses can be used to match at least 80 percent of the learning outcomes of the course for which you are seeking credit. can apply for a transfer credit or exemption during the transfer credit application window. Transfer credits will not be accepted outside this period. Transfer credit and exemption application dates are as follows:

  • Fall 2026: August 1, 2026 to September 22, 2026
  • Winter 2027: December 1, 2026, to January 25, 2027
  • Spring 2027: April 1, 2027 to May 17, 2027
  • It can take four to six weeks to process your application and have your credit transfer request assessed, starting from the time all required documentation is received. Timelines may be longer during the summer months.
  • It is recommended that you stay registered and attend classes while waiting for the decision on your transfer credit application.
    • If a transfer credit application is approved and you are dropped from the course, this may impact your status as a full-time student.
  • Once a transfer credit has been accepted for one course, that course cannot be used again towards another course in the same program.
  • Courses approved for transfer credit are listed on your transcript but are not calculated in your GPA.
  • You cannot receive external credit transfer for more than 75 percent of a program’s requirements (50 percent for a degree program).

Are you a good candidate for credit transfer?

  • Current students: Review the course outlines of your previously completed courses and review the courses in your program. At least 80 percent of the learning outcomes should match. Speak to your program coordinator if you need more information or access to course outlines.
  • Prospective students: Review the course outlines of your previously completed courses and review the information on the program website. Email pathways@loyalistcollege.com and we will help assess your suitability for credit transfer and connect you with our Admissions team and the program coordinator. You must be enrolled in a program at Loyalist College to apply for a transfer credit.

You can also review our database of previously assessed credit transfers to see if we have already assessed your completed course.

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Preparing your application

Students are responsible for providing a complete transfer credit package to support the evaluation of a transfer credit application. This may include:

  • Official transcript
  • Detailed course outline(s) from the year and semester in which the course was completed. (Note: a course description is not sufficient. A course outline must include learning outcomes, assignments, required readings etc. – If the course was taken in another language, you will need to have the course outline translated by an accredited translator).
  • If you studied outside of Canada you must have your transcript evaluated on a course-by-course basis by ICAS or WES.

Incomplete applications cannot be processed and may be cancelled.

Transfer credit and exemption application dates are as follows:

  • Fall 2026: August 1, 2026 to September 22, 2026
  • Winter 2027: December 1, 2026, to January 25, 2027
  • Spring 2027: April 1, 2027 to May 17, 2027

Transfer credits will not be accepted outside this period.

Transfer Credit and Exemption Application form

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