Transfer Options

Requests for prior learning assessment should be made in person through the specific faculty area. The applicable course tuition and any exceptional fees must be paid in full prior to the assessment of the request. No course standing will be issued if any University account is outstanding.

For more information about prior learning assessment, please see the Prior Learning Assessment section of the Transfer Credit page in the University Calendar.

• Request for Transfer Credit form 
• Requests for transfer credit are processed by the Registrar's Office based on transfer agreements outlined in the British Columbia Council on Admissions and Transfer online Transfer Guide (BCCAT).
• Requests for substitution and exemption are processed by the Registrar’s Office in consultation with the appropriate faculty area.
• All requests for transfer credit, substitution, and exemption must be supported by an official transcript. For courses completed at out-of-province institutions, detailed course outlines must also be submitted. The University also reserves the right to request detailed course outlines for some courses taken within British Columbia.
• Requests for transfer credit, substitution and exemption can be made by mail, by fax, or in person at the Registrar's Office. Processing time will vary, but in general requests are processed within 4-6 weeks. There is no fee required to request transfer credit, substitution or exemption; however, no course standing will be issued if any University account is outstanding.
• For more information about transfer credit, please visit the Transfer Credit page in the University Calendar.

Process for Requesting Transfer Credit, Substitution or Exemption

By Mail

Request for Transfer Credit forms submitted by mail should be sent to the Registrar's Office. Requests will be processed once all the required information (i.e. required official transcripts and/or course outlines) has been received.

By Fax

Request for Transfer Credit forms submitted by by fax should be faxed to the Registrar's Office at 604.984.1798. Requests will be processed once all the required information (i.e. required official transcripts and/or course outlines) has been received.

In Person

To request transfer credit, substitution or exemption in person, please bring your student ID or picture ID to the Registrar's Office in the Birch Building at the North Vancouver campus. You will be asked to complete a Request for Transfer Credit form.

• Advising Centre: Advice on educational planning and course selection
• Capilano Calendar: Aadmission requirements and program information
• BC Transfer System (BCCAT): Valuable reports and university transfer information
• Education Planner: Another comprehensive resource for university transfer and more