Transfer Credit

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All public B.C. post-secondary institutions accept each other's credit upon transfer if applicable to a program at the admitting institution and if there is suitable equivalency.

Transfer credit may be granted for courses completed at other post-secondary institutions.

Students seeking transfer credit must complete the " Request for Transfer Credit " form, attach official transcripts, if not already submitted, or note that transcripts will be sent from another institution, and submit to the Registrar's Office. For courses completed at out-of-province institutions, detailed course outlines must also be submitted.

All approved transfer credit is noted on the permanent student record. While the credit awarded does not affect the grade point average, the credit will be included in the total number of credits completed and may be used to complete certificate or diploma requirements if applicable.

Limit of Transfer Credits

For diplomas, associate degrees, certificates, and citations 50 per cent of the credit required must be completed at Capilano University. This may vary for some programs and there may be additional course or time restrictions. See specific programs for more information.

For the associate degrees, at least 30 of the 60 credits must be completed at Capilano University within five years preceding the awarding of the degree. (See Associate Degree information).

For bachelor degrees, 25 per cent of the credit required must be completed at Capilano University. There may be additional course or time restrictions. Please see specific programs for more information.

Approved transfer credit is relevant at Capilano University only.

Advanced Placement

Applicants who have completed the Advanced Placement Examination administered by the College Entrance Examination Board, with a mark of 4 or better will receive credit as follows:

  • Art History - those completing AP Art History will receive credit for AHIS 100 (3) and AHIS 101 (3).
  • Biology - those completing AP Biology will receive credit for BIOL 110 (4) and BIOL 111 (4).
  • Chemistry - those completing AP Chemistry will receive credit for CHEM 110 (4) and CHEM 111 (4).
  • Chinese - those completing AP Chinese Initio will receive credit for CHIN 100 (3) and CHIN 101 (3).
  • Computer Science - those completing AP Computer Science A will receive credit for COMP 121 (3).
  • Economics - those completing AP Economics will receive credit for Economics (6) unassigned.
  • English - those completing English Language/Composition or English Literature/Composition will receive credit for ENGL 100 (3) and ENGL 103 (3). In addition, the EDT requirement will be waived.
  • French - those completing AP French Language or AP French Literature will receive credit for FREN 170 (3) and FREN 171 (3).
  • German - those completing AP German will receive credit for GERM 100 (3) and GERM 101 (3).
  • History - those completing AP History-European will receive credit for HIST 102 (3) and HIST 103 (3). Those completing History-American or History-World will receive credit for History 100 level (6).
  • Mathematics - those completing Calculus AB will receive credit for MATH 116 (3). Those completing Calculus BC will receive credit for MATH 116 (3) and MATH 126 (3).
  • Physics - those completing Physics B will receive credit for PHYS 110 (4) and PHYS 111 (4). Those completing Physics C (Mechanics) will receive credit for PHYS 114 (4). Those completing Physics C (Electricity) will receive credit for PHYS 115 (4).
  • Psychology - those completing AP Psychology will receive credit for PSYC 100 (3) and PSYC 101 (3).
  • Spanish - those completing AP Spanish Language or AP Spanish Literature will receive credit for SPAN 200 (3) and SPAN 201 (3).
  • Statistics - those completing AP Statistics will receive credit for MATH 101 (3).

Note: Transfer credit granted for Advanced Placement courses will apply to certificates or diplomas at Capilano University . Students should be aware that other colleges and universities may not accept these courses for transfer credit.

International Baccalaureate Courses

Applicants who have completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma with the minimum marks noted below will receive credit or waivers for some higher level subjects passed as follows:

  • Biology - students presenting a mark of 6 will receive credit for BIOL 110 (4) and BIOL 111 (4).
  • Chemistry - students presenting a mark of 6 or better will receive credit for CHEM 110 (4) and CHEM 111 (4).
  • Chinese - students presenting a mark of 4 or better in Chinese A1 or B will receive credit for CHIN 200 (3) and CHIN 201 (3).
  • Computing Science - students presenting a mark of 4 or better in Computing Science A will receive credit for COMP 121 (3).
  • Economics - students presenting a mark of 4 or better in Economics will receive credit for Economics (6) unassigned.
  • English - students presenting a mark of 5 or better for English Language A will receive credit for ENGL 100 (3) and ENGL 103 (3). In addition, the EDT requirement is waived for those with a mark of 5 or better on English Language A.
  • French - students presenting a mark of 4 or better in French Language A or French Language B will receive credit for FREN 270 (3) and FREN 271 (3).
  • Geography - students presenting a mark of 6 or better for Geography will receive credit for GEOG 112 (3) and GEOG 114 (3).
  • German - students presenting a mark of 4 or better in German will receive credit for GERM 100 (3) and GERM 101 (3).
  • History - students presenting a mark of 4 or better for History-Americas, History-Asian, History-European or History-Modern will receive credit for History 100 level (6).
  • Japanese - students presenting a mark of 4 or better in Japanese B will receive credit for JAPN 200 (3) and JAPN 201 (3).
  • Mathematics - students presenting a mark of 6 or better for Higher Level Mathematics will receive credit for MATH 116 (3). Students presenting a mark of 6 or better for Further Mathematics will receive credit for MATH 116 (3) and MATH 126 (3).
  • Philosophy - students presenting a mark of 4 or better will receive credit for PHIL 150 (3) and PHIL 151 (3).
  • Physics - students presenting a mark of 6 or better will receive credit for PHYS 110 (4) and PHYS 111 (4).
  • Psychology - students presenting a mark of 4 or better will receive credit for PSYC 100 (3) and PSYC 101 (3).
  • Spanish - students presenting a mark of 4 or better in Spanish A or Spanish B will receive credit for SPAN 200 (3) and SPAN 201 (3).

Note: Transfer credit granted for International Baccalaureate courses will apply to certificate or dipolma at Capilano University . Students should be aware that other Colleges and Universities may not accept these courses for transfer credits.

Prior Learning Assessment

An innovative process is available at Capilano University whereby students may receive college credits for learning acquired in formal and informal situations. This process, called Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), will be of immense benefit to mature students who have work and life experiences that equate to courses offered at the University.

For example, if you have on-the-job work experience in computers you may be able to receive credits offered in one or more office or business administration courses.

You will need to prove that you have acquired the knowledge, skills and values required in the formal course you are requesting credit for. This is done by providing evidence of what you have learned. This might include any one or combination of the following: a work site visit, documentation, interview and oral presentation, portfolio.

For more information about whether the PLA option is available in the program for which you are applying, please contact the program coordinator.