We assess transfer credits once you've accepted your offer of admission to Â鶹ÊÓƵ Allison.
Transfer credits may be awarded to students who have attended university-preparatory programs like Advanced Placement (AP), British A-Levels, Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE), Collège d'Enseignement Général et Professionnel (CEGEP), and International Baccalaureate (IB), as well as studies done at another post-secondary institution.
Transfer credit & pathway agreements coordinator
Sarah is here to help make your transfer to university as smooth as possible. She can guide you through every step of the transfer credit process — from knowing which documents you’ll need to understanding how your credits can count toward your degree. Sarah works with students transferring from other post-secondary institutions as well as those completing programs like AP, IB, GCE, CAPE, or CEGEP.
Sarah Cormier (she/her)
advisor@mta.ca
Book an appointment with Sarah (virtual appointments only).
Transfer credits from post-secondary studies
If you're currently enrolled at another post-secondary institution or have taken post-secondary courses in the past, you may be eligible to apply as a transfer or mature student.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Allison will transfer up to 60 credits* of post-secondary courses. To determine how many transfer credits you're eligible for, a transfer credit evaluation needs to be done by the transfer credit & pathway agreements coordinator. You must be accepted to Â鶹ÊÓƵ Allison before a transfer credit evaluation can be completed.
To get a transfer credit evaluation:
- Apply and be accepted to Â鶹ÊÓƵ Allison
- Official transcript(s) should be forwarded directly to the Registrar's Office by your issuing institution
- Submit course descriptions for all courses completed to: advisor@mta.ca
- Evaluations will not be completed until you have paid your registration deposit confirming your spot at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Allison
*aviation students can transfer up to 24 credits from post-secondary courses.
Transfer credits from university-preparatory programs
If you've completed a university-preparatory program, you may be awarded first-year transfer credits towards your Â鶹ÊÓƵ Allison degree. Students will be automatically considered once their transcripts have been received and are only required to submit course descriptions if specifically requested by the transfer credit coordinator.
Advanced Placement (AP)
| Advanced Placement (AP) | A maximum of 30 credits for subjects completed in the Advanced Placement program at a level of 4 or 5. |
To apply for AP transfer credits:
Students must arrange for an official transcript be sent directly from the AP College Board to Â鶹ÊÓƵ Allison through the online portal. An official transfer credit assessment will be completed once we receive your official Advanced Placement transcript in early summer.
Below is a list of AP courses that have transferred to Â鶹ÊÓƵ Allison in the past to give you an idea of the credits you may receive for successfully completed AP courses.
| AP Exam Course | MtA Credits Granted |
|---|---|
| AP Capstone Research | 3 non-designated Elective credits (1000 level) |
| AP Capstone Seminar | 3 non-designated Elective credits (1000 level) |
| Biology | BIOL 1001 & 1501*students with AP credits must consult with the Biology department prior to registering in 2000 level Biology courses in their first year. |
| Calculus AB | MATH 1111 |
| Calculus BC | MATH 1111 & 1121 |
| Chemistry | CHEM 1001 & 1021*students with AP credits must consult with the Chemistry department prior to registering in 2000 level Chemistry courses in their first year. |
| Chinese Language & Culture | 6 non-designated Arts & Letters credits (1000 level) |
| Comparative Government & Politics | 3 non-designated Political Science credits (1000 level) |
| Computer Science Principles | COMP 1631 |
| Computer Science A | COMP 1731 |
| Economics- Macroeconomics | ECON 1011 |
| Economics- Microeconomics | ECON 1001 |
| English Literature & Composition | 6 non-designated English credits (1000 level) |
| English Language & Composition | 3 non-designated Elective credits (1000 level) |
| Environmental Science | GENS 1401 |
| European History | 6 non-designated History credits (1600 level) |
| French Language & Culture | 6 non-designated French Language credits (1000 level) *students wishing to register in French courses at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Allison must first complete the French Skills Assessment via . |
| German Language & Culture | 6 non-designated German Language credits (1000 level) |
| Human Geography | GENV 1201 |
| Italian Language & Culture | 6 non-designated Arts & Letters (1000 level) |
| Latin | LATI 1001 & 1101 |
| Physics I: Algebra Based | PHYS 1051 |
| Physics II: Algebra Based | 3 non-designated Physics credits (1000 level) |
| Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism | PHYS 1551 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | PHYS 1051 |
| Psychology | PSYC 1001 & 1011 |
| Spanish Language & Culture | 6 non-designated Spanish Language credits (1000 level) |
| Spanish Literature & Culture | 6 non-designated Spanish Literature credits (1000 level) |
| Statistics | MATH 2311 |
| United States Government & Politics | 3 non-designated Political Science credits (1000 level) |
| United States History | 6 non-designated History credits (1600 level) |
| World History: Modern | 6 non-designated History credits (1600 level) |
Not every AP course has been evaluated to credit transfer. If your courses don't appear in the list above, it may still be possible to receive credit for them. Contact the transfer credit coordinator for more information.
The listing of credit transfers above doesn't guarantee the granting of credit in a specific situation as additional factors may apply.
British A-levels (GCE)
| British A-levels | A maximum of 30 credits for A-level exams with a minimum grade of D. For non-Cambridge exams, students need to request the exam board (Edexcel, AQA, etc.) send an official copy of results directly to Â鶹ÊÓƵ Allison. |
To apply for transfer credits:
Students must attach their results to their admission application. For non-Cambridge exams, students need to request the exam board (Edexcel, AQA, etc.) send an official copy of results directly to Â鶹ÊÓƵ Allison..
Below is a list of GCE courses that have transferred to Â鶹ÊÓƵ Allison in the past to give you an idea of the credits you may receive for successfully completed GCE courses.
| GCE Course | MtA Credits Granted |
|---|---|
| Accounting A Level | COMM 2101 & 2131 |
| Biology A Level | BIOL 1001 & 1501 |
| Business A Level | COMM 1011 & 3 non-designated Commerce credits (1000 Level) |
| Business AS Level | COMM 1011 |
| Chemistry A Level | CHEM 1001 & 1021 *students with GCE credits must consult with the Chemistry department prior to registering in 2000 level Chemistry courses in their first year. |
| Chemistry AS Level | CHEM 1001 |
| Computer Science A Level | COMP 1631 & 3 non-designated Computer Science credits (1000 Level) |
| Economics A Level | ECON 1001 & 1011 |
| Economics AS Level | 3 non-designated Economics credits (1000 Level) |
| English Literature A Level | ENGL 1201 & 3 non-designated English credits (1000 Level) |
| English Literature AS Level | 3 non-designated English credits (1000 Level) |
| Mathematics A Level | MATH 1111 |
| Mathematics AS Level | 3 non-designated Mathematics credits (1000 Level) |
| Physics A Level | PHYS 1051 & 3 non-designated Physics credits (1000 Level) |
| Physics AS Level | PHYS 1051 |
| Psychology A Level | PSYC 1011 & 3 non-designated Psychology credits (1000 Level) |
| Sociology A Level | SOCI 1001 & 1021 |
| Sociology AS Level | SOCI 1001 |
Not every GCE course has been evaluated to credit transfer. If your courses don't appear in the list above, it may still be possible to receive credit for them. Contact the transfer credit coordinator for more information.
The listing of credit transfers above doesn't guarantee the granting of credit in a specific situation as additional factors may apply.
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE)
| Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) | A maximum of 30 credits for courses completed with scores of 1, 2, or 3. Official certificates for Units I & II are required before the transfer credit evaluation can be completed. Official transcripts must be sent directly to Â鶹ÊÓƵ Allison from the Caribbean Examinations Council. |
To apply for transfer credits:
Official certificates for Units I & II are required before the transfer credit evaluation can be completed. Official transcripts must be sent directly to Â鶹ÊÓƵ Allison from the Caribbean Examinations Council
Below is a list of CAPE courses that have transferred to Â鶹ÊÓƵ Allison in the past to give you an idea of the credits you may receive for successfully completed CAPE courses.
| CAPE courses | MtA Credit granted |
|---|---|
| Biology Unit I & II | 3 non-designated Biology credits (1000 level) |
| Caribbean Studies | 3 non-designated Elective credits (1000 level) |
| Chemistry Unit I & II | CHEM 1001 |
| Geography Unit I | GENS 1401 |
| Geography Unit II | GENV 1201 |
| Info Tech Unit I & II | 3 non-designated Computer Science credits (1000 Level) |
| Law Unit I & II | 3 non-designated Social Science credits (1000 Level) |
| Physics Unit I & II | PHYS 1051 |
| Pure Mathematics Unit I & II | 3 non-designated Mathematics credits (1000 Level) |
| Sociology Unit I & II | SOCI 1001 |
Collège d'Enseignement Général et Professionnel (CEGEP)
| Collège d'Enseignement Général et Professionnel (CEGEP) |
A maximum of 30 credits for courses completed through CEGEP. The number of credits transferred depends on how many 2 credit courses you have completed. |
To apply for CEGEP transfer credits:
Students must attach their results to their admission application. Official, final transcripts must be received before the transfer credit process can be completed.
Below is a table of the number of credits you will receive based on the number of 2 credit CEGEP courses you have completed.
| CEGEP courses (credit value of at least 2) | Mt. Allison Credits Granted |
|---|---|
| 16 courses | 6 |
| 18 courses | 12 |
| 20 courses | 18 |
| 22 courses | 24 |
| 24 courses | 30 |
Below is a list of CEGEP courses that have transferred to Â鶹ÊÓƵ Allison in the past to give you an idea of the credits you may receive .
| CEGEP Course | MtA Credits Granted |
|---|---|
| Business Law | 3 non-designated Commerce credits (1000 Level) |
| Calculus I | MATH 1111 |
| Calculus II | MATH 1121 |
| Computers for Business | 3 non-designated Commerce credits (1000 Level) |
| Developmental Psychology | 3 non-designated Psychology credits (1000 Level) |
| Electricity & Magnetism | PHYS 1551 |
| French Language & Communication | 3 non-designated French Language credits (1000 Level)*students wishing to register in French courses at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Allison must first complete the French Skills Assessment via . |
| General Chemistry | CHEM 1001 |
| Geography | GENV 1201 |
| International Business | 3 non-designated Commerce credits (1000 Level) |
| Intro to Accounting | COMM 2101 |
| Intro to Business | COMM 1011 |
| Intro to College English | 3 non-designated English credits (1000 Level) |
| Intro to Economics | 3 non-designated Economics credits (1000 Level) |
| Intro to Film as Art | SCRN 1001 |
| Intro to Psychology | PSYC 1011 |
| Knowledge | 3 non-designated Humanities credits (1600 Level) |
| Literary Genres | ENGL 1201 |
| Literary Themes | 3 non-designated English credits (1000 Level) |
| Macroeconomics | ECON 1011 |
| Marketing | COMM 2201 |
| Mechanics | PHYS 1051 |
| Microeconomics | ECON 1001 |
| Philosophy & Rationality | 3 non-designated Philosophy credits (1600 Level) |
| Probability & Statistics | MATH 2311 |
| Quebec Literature | 3 non-designated French Literature credits (1000 Level)*students wishing to register in French courses at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Allison must first complete the French Skills Assessment via . |
| Small Business Accounting | 3 non-designated Commerce credits (1000 Level) |
| Social Psychology | PSYC 2301 |
| Supervision | 3 non-designated Commerce credits (1000 Level) |
Not every CEGEP course has been evaluated to credit transfer. If your courses don't appear in the list above, it may still be possible to receive credit for them. Contact the transfer credit coordinator for more information.
The listing of credit transfers above doesn't guarantee the granting of credit in a specific situation as additional factors may apply.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
| IB Diploma |
Students who successfully complete the IB diploma — with an overall score of at least 26 points excluding core points — may receive up to 30 transfer credits for:
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| IB Certificate |
IB certificate students may receive up to 18 credits for:
Standard level (SL) courses completed as an IB certificate are not eligible for transfer credits |
To apply for transfer credits:
Students must arrange for an official transcript be sent directly from IBO to Â鶹ÊÓƵ Allison through the online portal. An official transfer credit assessment will be completed once we receive your official International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) transcript in early summer.
Below is a list of IB courses that have transferred to Â鶹ÊÓƵ Allison in the past to give you an idea of the credits you may receive for successfully completed IB courses.
| High school subject | MtA credits granted |
|---|---|
| Arabic A Lang & Lit HL | 6 non-designated Arts & Letters credits (1000 level) |
| Biology HL | BIOL 1001 & BIOL 1501*students with IB credits must consult with the Biology department prior to registering in 2000 level Biology courses in their first year. |
| Biology SL | 3 non-designated Biology credits (1000 level) |
| Business Management HL | COMM 1011 & 3 non-designated Commerce credits (2000 level) |
| Business Management SL | COMM 1011 |
| Chemistry HL | CHEM 1001 & CHEM 1021 *students with IB credits must consult with the Chemistry department prior to registering in 2000 level Chemistry courses in their first year. |
| Chemistry SL | CHEM 1001 |
| Economics HL | ECON 1001 & ECON 1011 |
| Economics SL | 3 non-designated Economics credits (1000 level) |
| English A Literature HL | ENGL 1201 & 3 non-designated English credits (1000 level) |
| English A Literature SL | 3 non-designated English credits (1000 level) |
| English A Language & Literature HL | ENGL 1201 & 3 non-designated English credits (1000 level) |
| English A Language & Literature SL | 3 non-designated English credits (1000 level) |
| Environment & Society SL | GENS 1401 |
| French A Literature HL | 6 non-designated French credits (1000 level)*students wishing to register in French courses at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Allison must first complete the French Skills Assessment via . |
| French A Literature SL | 3 non-designated French credits (1000 level)*students wishing to register in French courses at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Allison must first complete the French Skills Assessment via . |
| French A Language & Literature HL | 6 non-designated French credits (1000 level)*students wishing to register in French courses at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Allison must first complete the French Skills Assessment via . |
| French A Language & Literature SL | 3 non-designated French credits (1000 level)*students wishing to register in French courses at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Allison must first complete the French Skills Assessment via . |
| French AB SL | 3 non-designated French credits (1000 level)*students wishing to register in French courses at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Allison must first complete the French Skills Assessment via . |
| French B HL | 6 non-designated French credits (1000 level)*students wishing to register in French courses at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Allison must first complete the French Skills Assessment via . |
| French B SL | 3 non-designated French credits (1000 level)*students wishing to register in French courses at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Allison must first complete the French Skills Assessment via . |
| Geography HL | GENV 1201 & GENS 1401 |
| Geography SL | GENS 1401 |
| Global Politics HL | POLS 2301 & 3 non-designated Political Science credits (1000 level) |
| Hindi B HL | 6 non-designated Arts & Letters credits (1000 level) |
| History of Africa & the Middle East HL | 6 non-designated History credits (1600 level) |
| History of the Americas HL | 6 non-designated History credits (1600 level) |
| History of Asia & Oceania HL | 6 non-designated History credits (1600 level) |
| History of Europe HL | 6 non-designated History credits (1600 level) |
| History SL | 3 non-designated History credits (1600 level) |
| Information Technology of a Global Society HL | 6 non-designated Social Science credits (1000 level) |
| Italian B SL | 3 non-designated Arts & Letters credits (1000 level) |
| Marine Science SL | 3 non-designated GENS credits (1000 level) |
| Mathematics Analysis & Approaches HL | MATH 1111 & MATH 1121 |
| Mathematics Analysis & Approaches SL | MATH 1111 |
| Mathematics Applications & Interpretations HL | MATH 1111 & 3 non-designated Mathematics credits (1000 level) |
| Mathematics Applications & Interpretations SL | 3 non-designated Mathematics credits (1000 level) |
| Norwegian B HL | 3 non-designated Arts & Letters credits (1000 level) |
| Philosophy HL | 6 non-designated Philosophy credits (1000 level) |
| Philosophy SL | 3 non-designated Philosophy credits (1000 level) |
| Physics HL | PHYS 1051 & PHYS 1551 |
| Physics SL | 3 non-designated Physics credits (1000 level) |
| Psychology HL | PSYC 1011 & 3 non-designated Psychology credits (1000 level) |
| Psychology SL | 3 non-designated Psychology credits (1000 level) |
| Spanish AB SL | 3 non-designated Spanish Language credits (1000 level) |
| Swahili B SL | 3 non-designated Arts & Letters credits (1000 level) |
| Theatre HL | DRAM 1701 & 3 non-designated Drama credits (1000 level) |
| Theatre SL | 3 non-designated Drama credits (1000 level) |
| Theory of Knowledge | 3 non-designated Elective credits (1000 level) |
Not every IB course has been evaluated to credit transfer. If your courses don't appear in the list above, it may still be possible to receive credit for them. Contact the transfer credit coordinator for more information.
The listing of credit transfers above doesn't guarantee the granting of credit in a specific situation as additional factors may apply.
Pathway agreements with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Allison
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Allison has collaborated with other post-secondary institutions to provide an opportunity for students who have completed a two-year diploma or degree to be admitted to Â鶹ÊÓƵ Allison with second or third-year standing. Pathway agreements allow you to easily make the transition from college to university.
FAQs about transfer credits
Transfer credit evaluations are completed by the transfer credit & pathway agreements coordinator. Below are frequently asked questions about transfer credits. Have a question that is not listed? Contact our transfer credit & pathway agreements coordinator: advisor@mta.ca.
When do I get my transfer credits?
The transfer credit process will begin once you have been accepted to Â鶹ÊÓƵ Allison. The process will not be completed until the registration deposit has been paid, and official, final transcripts have been received.
Can I still take a course for which I got credit?
Yes. Some students choose to repeat courses for which they receive credit, particularly in their intended field of study. In this case, simply enroll in the course at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Allison. Your transfer credit will show as a repeat, but that is ok. It is very common for students to repeat transfer courses.
How to I register for courses with prerequisites before I get my transfer credits?
You'll not be able to use transfer credits to register for courses with prerequisites until your credits have been added to your Â鶹ÊÓƵ Allison transcript. Students are strongly advised to register for courses as soon as possible. Course registration can be adjusted once your transfer credit assessment is complete.
If you have questions about registering for courses before your credits are transferred, you can contact an academic advisor: advisor@mta.ca.
How are transfer credits recorded on my transcript?
Transfer credits will be recorded with a grade of P (Pass) or CP (Conditional Pass) on your Â鶹ÊÓƵ Allison transcript.
For prerequisite requirements:
- Transfer credits with a grade of P qualify as equivalent to a grade of C- for purposes of fulfilling prerequisite requirements
- Transfer credits with a grade of CP can't be used to fulfill prerequisite requirements
Non-designated — often applied to transfer credits, means that the credit value is recognized and granted for the course even though no Â鶹ÊÓƵ Allison offering was selected as the direct equivalent. Non-designated transfer credits are not recorded with a grade on your transcript.
Transfer credits are excluded from your Â鶹ÊÓƵ Allison grade point average calculations.