Transfer Students
The University of Saskatchewan accepts, for transfer of credit, courses from accredited institutions in Canada and elsewhere. Credit is awarded on a course-by-course basis for courses equivalent to those taught at the University of Saskatchewan. Official documents attesting to the post-secondary educational credentials of applicants, former students and current students are routinely evaluated by Admissions staff for consideration of possible transfer credit. Authority for evaluation of transfer credit rests with the Admissions Office, and is based on published transfer credit policy and an examination of published accreditation guides, transfer credit guides, calendar course descriptions, detailed course outlines, precedent, and the advice of colleges and departments.
The purpose of evaluating transfer credit is to give students and applicants fair and reasonable credit for academic work which has been undertaken at another institution, and to reduce the likelihood of a student’s having to repeat academic work in which he or she has already demonstrated competence.
If you have taken courses at another university, a college or any other post-secondary institutions, your transcript will be assessed by the Admissions Office for possible transfer credit. If transfer credit is awarded, you will be notified by mail on an Advanced Standing Evaluation form. A copy of this form is also sent to your College, if you are a College student. Not all transfer credit which is awarded can necessarily be used in every degree program. You must check with your College to determine how the credit(s) you have been awarded will fit in your intended program of study.
