Credit Transfer

Am I eligible?

To be eligible for credit transfer at Durham College, you must first accept an offer of admission to the program you’re interested in transferring credits toward. As the process is self-driven, you will need to determine which courses you would like to apply for transfer.

The following types of course(s) can be submitted for transfer:

Core Course: Develops proficiency in specific applied skills in field of study.
General Education Elective (GNED XXXX): Employers value graduates who have an understanding of the world beyond their field of study. To help develop this knowledge, students complete general education (GNED) courses designed to strengthen critical analysis, problem solving, and communication skills.
Breadth: Provides students in degree programs the opportunity to gain knowledge and an understanding of disciplines outside of their main field of study, resulting in graduates who can contribute thoughtfully, creatively and positively to their community and their workplaces.
INDG (INDG XXXX): In response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action 62 to 65, Durham College has embedded mandatory First Nations, Métis, and Inuit general education elective courses in some of its programs. Students will have the opportunity to select from one of four courses where they will explore a variety of topics including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit histories, culture and national issues.

Review your Program of Study to determine which course(s) you may be eligible for. To view the courses in your program, please visit the links below and search the “courses” tab:

If you have started the program prior to the current academic year, please connect with your student advisor.

Credit Transfer Criteria

Minimum grade of 60%/C or the passing grade for the requested course (whichever is higher) is required for courses to transfer if completed at another institution. For courses previously completed at Durham College, the passing grade for the course sought is needed.

CORE COURSE

GNED

BREADTH

Canadian Undergraduate Degree Holders

How to apply

To apply for a credit transfer request, select “Application links” and select the link option that applies to you (if you have paid the $500 tuition deposit, apply through MyDC. If you have not yet paid the $500 tuition deposit or are a PPL student, apply through MyCampus). Your application will not be eligible for review until all of the requirements cited below have been submitted.

Requirements for courses completed at another institution

Identify which previous course(s) you feel are equivalent to course(s) in your new program. You will need to upload the following items as you fill out the online application:
- Official transcript – The transcript must cite your successful completion of the course with the required minimum grade of 60 per cent/C or passing grade for the course. If you provided an official transcript as part of the current admission cycle, then you are not required to provide a new transcript.
- Course outline – Course outlines provide evidence for why your previous course is equivalent to the course from which you are seeking exemption from the year it was taken. Please note, degree students will be required to submit their course outlines for any Breadth courses that they wish to be evaluated for. General Education Electives do not require submission of a course outline.
- Payment – There is a $16/course fee for each request.
- International credit transfer requests for studies completed outside Canada or the United States must include a course-by-course credential evaluation from either World Education Services (WES) or the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS).

Requirements for previously completed Durham College Courses

Identify which previous course(s) you feel are equivalent to course(s) in your new program.
For courses previously completed at DC, no official transcript, course outline or payment is required.

WHEN SHOULD I APPLY?

HOW LONG WILL THE PROCESS TAKE?

Advanced Standing Pathways

Some programs offer advanced standing for students who have completed a previous credential. These pathways allow you to leverage your prior education by receiving a block of transfer credits and, in some cases, start in a later semester of your chosen program.

Important Notes:

Not all programs offer advanced standing.
Students who have completed courses from the same or a similar program previously should apply for semester 1 of the program and credit transfer on a course-by-course basis. If enough courses are recognized as equivalent, an upper semester may be permitted based on space availability.
To check if your program offers advanced standing:
- Explore our Programs.
- Use the filter: Area of Interest → Foundations, Upgrading, Pathways.
- Programs with advanced standing will list it under Admission Requirements.

Steps to Apply for Advanced Standing through Ontario Colleges

1. Declare Previous Education

Before you can apply for advanced standing, you must declare your previous education in your Ontario Colleges application.
To learn more about adding your previous education to your Ontario Colleges application, visit Adding Your Education.

Important: If you do not declare your previous education, the advanced standing option will not appear, and you will not be permitted to apply.

2. Add the Program to Your Application

In the Ontario Colleges application portal, search for the program code. Program codes can be found on Durham College’s program pages.
For guidance on how to add a program to your application, please visit: Creating an Application.

3. Select the Correct Semester

If the program offers an advanced standing option, you will see it under the Add button.
When prompted to choose a semester, select the advanced standing entry point (e.g., Semester 5).

4. Request Your Transcript
For students applying from another institution, you will need to arrange to have your official transcript sent to Ontario Colleges:

If you attended an Ontario Public College or University: Request this directly through the Ontario Colleges application portal.
If your transcript is from Durham College: You are not required to send a transcript.

Application Links

Equivalency Database

Program Transfer Within Ontario

Letter of Permission

If you are considering taking a course at another institution and transferring the course back to Durham College, you must first submit a Letter of Permission (LOP) application. Completed applications should be sent to transfers@durhamcollege.ca for further processing. Approval through the LOP process ensures that the course you plan to take will be recognized toward your Durham College credential.

To be eligible for a Letter of Permission, you must:

Be actively enrolled in a program at Durham College.
Not be in the first semester of your program (as you will not have standing in your program).
Not have any academic integrity alerts on your record.
Not exceed residency requirements for program if approved (if in receipt of previous credits or PLAR).

ADDITIONALLY:

Course level at the host institution must match the course level of the Durham College course you’re seeking exemption from (i.e. diploma level for diploma level, degree level for degree level).
Submitted course must be 80% similar in content/learning outcomes to the requested Durham College course.
If approved, you must complete the course with the minimum grade requirement (60%/C or passing grade for the requested course, whichever is higher, as outlined by program requirements).
Non-numeric grades will not be accepted for a Letter of Permission unless course outline indicates that the grading for the course equals at least 60% (i.e. any Pass/Satisfactory grading).
Courses must be completed in the term approved through the Letter of Permission. If you are unable to meet this timeline then an official extension must be granted by the credit transfer office.
Courses completed on a Letter of Permission will be recorded as a “TC” (transfer credit) and will not count toward term or program GPA (grade point average)
If you are approved to complete a Letter of Permission for a course without having completed the Durham College course pre-requisites, approval on the Letter of Permission does not waive the pre-requisite classes. All courses in the program must be completed to graduate with the credential.

Resources

I AM HAVING DIFFICULTY SUBMITTING MY REQUEST. WHO SHOULD I CONTACT?

I HAVE APPLIED FOR A CREDIT TRANSFER BUT HAVE NOT RECEIVED A DECISION. WHAT ARE MY NEXT STEPS?

MY STATUS IS SHOWING AS MISSING INFORMATION IN THE PORTAL.

HOW WILL APPROVED EQUIVALENCIES AND CREDITS APPEAR ON MY ACADEMIC RECORD?

I HAVE BEEN APPROVED FOR A CREDIT TRANSFER; HOW DO I DROP MY CURRENT COURSE?

I DISAGREE WITH A CREDIT TRANSFER EVALUATION, CAN I APPEAL?

Helpful links

Credit Transfer Criteria

APPLICATION PROCESS FOR PROGRAM TRANSFER WITHIN ONTARIO:

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