Transfer credit is coursework completed in another institution that may count toward your Capilano University program. These credits can be transferred from IB/AP high school courses, college or university courses, or via Prior Learning Assessment.
How is transfer credit used?
Your approved transfer credit may be used to meet a pre-requisite and/or meet one of your program requirements at Capilano University.
To self-assess eligibility of your successfully completed taken courses, please use the BC Transfer Guide.
How do I arrange for transfer credit?
Admitted applicants are required to submit their official transcript(s) to receive transfer credit.
Our admissions team will assess and confirm your transfer credit for all courses previously articulated in the BC Transfer Guide.
After 24 hours, log into your myCapMap account to see if these credits have been applied to your program. NOTE: Any transfer credit displaying within ‘Courses not used towards program’ are courses that could not be used. However, contact Academic Advising at advising@capilanou.ca if you find courses in this category and believe they should be used toward your program.
In order to ensure requests can be assessed prior to registration, requests and all supporting documentation should be submitted as early as possible, but no later than:
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Term |
Deadline |
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Fall |
2nd week of May |
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Spring |
2nd week of October |
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Summer |
2nd week of January |
We do make every attempt to complete your file by your registration date when submitted by the published transfer credit deadlines. Your transfer credit results will be posted on your academic record, and viewable in myCapU.
Requests and official transcripts submitted after the deadlines will be assessed as quickly as possible, on a first come first served basis.
My courses aren’t in the BC Transfer Guide. What do I do?
If your courses are not listed as transferable in the BC Transfer Guide, we can still evaluate them.
Students must submit one completed Request for Transfer Credit Form (pdf) and their course outlines. Please note, each detailed course outline, must be submitted individually for each course.
A detailed course outline is sometimes called a syllabus or an itinerary. You may have received the outline on your first day of class or you may need to ask your institution’s Registrar’s Office for a copy.
Make sure the outline is for the year and term you took the course.
Only outlines in English are accepted. If your course outline is in another language you need to have it translated by a certified translator before you send it to us.
The course outline you send us must include:
- a course objectives statement
- a detailed outline of the course units
- the course length (in weeks, excluding the final exam period)
- the number of lecture hours per week (including laboratory/tutorial/seminar/studio work)
- the number of required hours per week spent in open laboratory work or open studio work
- the evaluation and grading method
- a list of the textbooks used
- the course credit amount
When submitting your course outlines in PDF format, ensure the following:
- Each course’s outline is its own separate attachment (not pasted into the body of the email)
- Each attachment is the complete outline of the course. For example, if the single outline you have retrieved is 2 or 3 separate documents that all pertain to one course, please combine all as one document, then attach to your email.
Mail or bring your documents to:
Registrar’s Office
Capilano University
Library Building, room LB152
2055 Purcell Way
North Vancouver, B.C.
V7J 3H5
If you have a Capilano University email account, email your documents in PDF format only to:
The evaluation takes 6–8 weeks and may take longer between June and August.
Can my high school coursework count for transfer credit?
Two high school programs offer courses that qualify:
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Advanced Placement
Visit the BC Transfer Guide to find out which courses qualify and the grades you’ll need to apply for transfer credit.
How can I check the status of my request?
Students will be contacted by email when Transfer Credits have been processed. After 24 hours you will be able to see your transfer credits displayed in your myCapMap account.
Processing times:
- Courses already in the BC Transfer Guide can take up to two weeks to be processed, once students have been admitted and submitted their official transcript(s).
- Courses not on the BC Transfer Guide, can take up to 8 weeks. During peak periods processing time can be longer. Students must submit their official transcript(s), Request for Transfer Credit Form (pdf) and course outline(s).
We respectfully request that you allow us time to process your file. Frequent requests slow down the evaluation processing time. We will directly reach out to you if we have questions or concerns regarding your documents.
Is there a maximum amount of transfer credit allowed?
The maximum number of transfer credits you may use depends on your program. The table below displays the standard requirements.
Since some diploma and degree programs have different requirements, it’s important to book an appointment with an academic advisor by visiting the Academic Advising page. The advisor will help you fill out your program plan.
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Program Outcome |
Regular Number of Credits |
Residency Requirement |
Maximum Credits for Transfer |
Minimum Credits that need to be Completed at Capilano U |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Certificate |
30 |
50% |
15 |
15 |
|
Diploma |
60 |
50% |
30 |
30 |
|
Advanced Diploma |
90 |
50% |
45 |
45 |
|
Degree |
120 |
50% |
60 |
60 |