Frequently asked questions

  1. Will transfer credits be shown on my official UBC transcript?
  2. The BC Transfer Guide says that two courses must be completed at another institution in order to receive transfer credits at UBC. What happens if I only took one of the courses?
  3. What happens if I have more than 60 transfer credits? Which credits will be used in my degree?

  1. Will transfer credits be shown on my official UBC transcript?

    Transfer credit will not be printed on your official UBC transcript. When applying to future studies, you will need to provide transcripts from other institutions that you have attended.

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  2. The BC Transfer Guide says that two courses must be completed at another institution in order to receive transfer credits at UBC. What happens if I only took one of the courses?

    Unless the transfer agreement specifically notes that there will be “no credit if taken alone”, unassigned credit in the same subject area will be granted if one of the pair of courses is successfully completed.

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  3. What happens if I have more than 60 transfer credits? Which credits will be used in my degree?

    The majority of programs at UBC will only accept a maximum of 60 transfer credits, or half of the total credits required, to be applied towards a degree program. Students will be granted transfer credit for all eligible courses, even if this amounts to more than 60 credits. A Faculty or Program Advisor will need to determine which credits are the most appropriate to count towards the maximum of 60 that a student can apply towards their program.

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