Transferring from University or College Degree Program

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Admission Requirements

Transfer students will be selected for admission on a competitive basis. Normally, a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 7.00 (B-) will be required for full-time studies. However, a higher average may be required for some programs. A GPA lower than 7.0 (to a minimum GPA of 5.0) will be considered for admission to part-time programs. Possession of the minimum requirements for entry does not guarantee admission.

If you do not meet the above admission requirements, or have been required to withdraw from a university or postsecondary institution, you may be considered for part-time admission on probation to a General BA/BSc program, without designation – at the discretion of the Admissions Committee. Refer to the section, Part-time Admission on probation for additional details.

The applicant is responsible for disclosing all previous postsecondary education at the time application and for requesting official transcripts from all postsecondary schools, and if requested, secondary school. The transcript(s) must be sent directly from the issuing institution to the Admissions Office at Laurier. Upon receipt and review of all official transcripts, and any supporting documentation, the applicant will be notified of the admission decision. 

Education completed at non-accredited postsecondary institutions, i.e. private career colleges, is not considered in the admission process, or for transfer credit.  

 
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Transfer Credit

The university is committed to granting appropriate transfer credit to the maximum extent possible. Factors which affect transfer credit include: the type of institution attended, and the grades achieved. For those applicants who have attended a fully accredited university or college for degree studies, wherever possible, a credit-for-credit transfer will be allowed. 

The university recognizes that, while learning experiences may differ in a variety of ways, their substance may be virtually equivalent in terms of their content and rigour. If a specific equivalency to a course is not available at Wilfrid Laurier University, we will attempt to award an "unspecified" elective credit.

Transfer credit assessments will be completed by the appropriate Admissions Coordinator following established procedures and in consultation with the appropriate faculty as required. Transfer credit is assessed at the time of admission provided the admissions office has received official final transcripts and official course descriptions (if required).

Transfer credit will be considered for completed courses to the following conditions:

1. Transfer credit will be considered for all courses passed but the course grades will not be included in the student's cumulative GPA at Wilfrid Laurier University.

2. Only courses taken at Wilfrid Laurier University will be included in the subsequent cumulative GPA.

3. Transfer credit will not be awarded for courses required within a student's program of study where a grade of less than 4.0 (C-) has been attained. Transfer credit may be re-assessed if a student's program changes.

4. All requirements for the degree, including residency requirements, must be met.

5. Students applying to complete another undergraduate degree should also review the section, Requirements for Additional Undergraduate Degrees, in the University Regulations chapter.

6. Transfer students will receive, at most, one opportunity to clear academic probation.

To appeal a transfer credit assessment, it is the student's responsibility to provide course outlines to the Pathways & Transfer Credit Coordinator. Upon receipt of these outlines, transfer credit will be reviewed first by Admissions, then by the dean, director, or chair of the program. Any questions regarding transfer credit assessments must be provided in writing to transfercredit@wlu.ca within 12 months from the date of admission, or in the event of a program change. Subsequent changes to policies and regulations will not affect previously awarded transfer credit. The final decision on transfer credit rests with the undergraduate admissions office.

 
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Part-Time Admission on Probation

Transfer applicants from another university or college (degree program), who are not directly admissible to an honours program as stated above, may be considered for part-time admission on probation to a General BA/BSc program, without designation. Your application will be reviewed by the appropriate Admissions Committee. The Admissions Committee requires that you submit, along with the appropriate academic documents, a letter written by you, addressed to the "Admissions Committee" which outlines the following:

1. The program you wish to enter

2. The reasons for your previous academic performance

3. Why you wish to attend Laurier and why you think you will be more successful academically, if admitted

4. Details concerning your activities or work experience since your last attendance at school.

If admitted, students will be limited to a maximum of 1.5 credits per semester and must maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 (C-) in the first 4.0 credits to continue at the university. If an applicant does not meet these requirements, they will be required to withdraw from Laurier. After 4.0 credits with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (C-), student may proceed into part-time studies.

Students in part-time studies that wish to transfer into full-time studies will require a higher academic standing than noted above. The Request for Full-time Studies form is available from Enrolment Services. All Academic Dates can be found here

 
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Part-Time Admission on Probation for Students Required to Withdraw

Applicants who were required to withdraw from any other university or college (degree program) must have been away from their previous institution for at least 12 months and complete an application for admission through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website at www.ouac.on.ca.

1. Admission will be at the discretion of the Admissions Committee and is not guaranteed.

2. Academic upgrading is required (i.e. two academic college courses, each at a minimum grade of A-(80%) or better; or two academic university courses, each at a minimum grade of B- (70%) or better). These courses may not be taken at Laurier and must not cover course material previously taken. Any additional courses taken while on "must withdraw" status will be scrutinized by the appropriate Admissions Committee.

3. Courses taken for upgrading purposes must be academic in nature

4. Courses taken at college or at another university to meet upgrading requirements while on "must withdraw" status will not be awarded or considered for transfer credit if you are admitted to Laurier.

5. Students admitted after having been required to withdraw from another institution will be limited to 1.0 credits per semester and must successfully complete 2.0 credits (or equivalent) with a GPA of 5.00 (C) within two years but are limited to taking 4.0 credits (or equivalent) until academic probation is cleared. No failures are allowed during this probationary period 

Your application will be reviewed by the appropriate Admissions Committee. The Admissions Committee requires that you submit, along with the appropriate academic documents, a letter written by you, addressed to the "Admissions Committee" which outlines the following:

1. The program you wish to enter.

2. The reasons for your previous academic performance.

3. Why you wish to attend Laurier and why you think you will be more successful academically, if admitted.

4. Details concerning your activities or work experience since your last attendance at school.

 
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