College of New Caledonia
CONTENTS:
How to Apply for Transfer Credit at CNC
Transferring Credits from CNC to Another Institution
Types of Transfer Credit
Time Limit for Transfer Credit
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How to Apply for Transfer Credit at CNC
If you have attended another institution and would like to transfer your credits to CNC, follow these steps:
- Apply to CNC
Transfer credit will only be assessed once you have received and accepted your offer of admission to CNC.
- Review Program Requirements
to determine if your previous courses could be applied to your CNC program.
- Apply for Transfer Credit at the Office of the Registrar
Please note that there are fees associated with transfer credit from outside of BC.
- Request an official transcript from the sending institution
Official transcripts must be forwarded in a sealed envelope directly from the sending institution to the College of New Caledonia.
- Submit detailed course outlines
Please note that from the date CNC has received your completed application (including: fee payment, detailed course outlines and transcripts) the transfer credit review process can take up to 12 weeks.
For more questions about CNC’s Transfer Credit process please see the Transfer Credit and Advanced Standing Policy and Procedures (E-1.44).
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Transferring Credits from CNC to Another Institution
If you have applied to another institution and would like to transfer your credits from CNC, follow these steps:
- Talk to Admissions at the institution you are applying to
make sure you ask them about the transfer credit review process.
- Apply to the institution
Most post-secondary institutions will not assess transfer credit until have you applied or been accepted.
- Request an official transcript from CNC
Official transcripts can be requested online through your CNC Connect account or in person at the Office of the Registrar. Most post-secondary institutions require the transcript to be sent directly to them from CNC. Please refer to the receiving institution for details regarding where to send the transcript.
- Provide course outlines
If the receiving institution requires course outlines to evaluated transfer credit.
- Connect with their Advising Department
The evaluation processes may vary. Connect with the receiving institution’s Advising Department for details about their transfer credit procedures.
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Types of Transfer Credit
Direct (Assigned) Credit
When CNC has an equivalent course to the one being reviewed for transfer credit, the student will receive direct course credit which may be used towards meeting prerequisites or specific program completion requirements.
Unassigned Credit
When CNC does not have an equivalent course, unassigned credit may be assigned. Unassigned credit is granted at the appropriate level and may be used towards meeting elective requirements.
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Time Limit for Transfer Credit
Transfer credit cannot be awarded to courses completed more than 10 years prior to admission to CNC. Please refer to the Ten Year Timeline for Program Completion policy for more information.
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Updated 2020
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