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Transfer Credit
317
November 22, 2023
November 22, 2023
November 2023
November 2028
Board of Governors and Education Council Jointly
Vice President Academic & Applied Research
Education Policy Committee
Registrar's Office

Policy

Does this policy have procedures?
Yes

Procedures

References and Resources

 
Term Description
BC Transfer Guide An online list of courses where transfer agreements have been established between post-secondary institutions, both in and outside of BC.
Block Transfer Credit The granting of a block of credits for the completion of a group of courses or certificate or diploma, which is recognized by the receiving institution, and which can be related in a meaningful way to part of a program.
Certified Translation Where English is not the official language of instruction, a certified literal English translation of the transcript and course outlines/syllabi sent by the issuing institution or by a certified translator is required.
Course Outline A curriculum document that contains the essential features of a course, such as: course name and number, credits and hours, course description, prerequisites, course learning outcomes, instructional strategies, and student evaluation methods.
Official Transcript To be considered official, transcripts must be in official university envelopes, sealed and endorsed by the issuing institution or sent via secure electronic delivery by the issuing institution.
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) A structured method of assessing an
individual’s prior learning or experience to award formal credit. Refer to VCC Policy D.3.5 Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition.
Program Content Guide (PCG) A curriculum document that contains the essential features of a program of study, such as: program name, purpose, number of credits, duration, program learning outcomes, admission requirements, grading system, course list, instructional strategies, evaluation of student learning, and the credential received upon completion.
Syllabus A document that informs students of the basic elements of a course including topics covered, weekly schedule, list of tests, assignments and readings.
Transfer Credit The granting of credit for a course successfully completed at another formally recognized educational institution, by recognized foreign credential assessment, and/or by formal recognition of course equivalency in a VCC-approved course outside the program area. Credit for such learning will be formally acknowledged and noted on a student’s official transcript.
VCC Policies Policy Number
Admissions 301
Flexible Admissions 302
Grading, Progression and Withdrawal 411
Granting of Credentials 412
Indigenous Education Enrolment 304
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition 316
Students with Disabilities 327
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Are there associated forms?
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