The Mount recognizes learning that applicants have acquired through institutes, corporate and/or on-the-job training programs and educational settings not normally eligible for transfer credit. Although policies exist currently in the areas of transfer and challenge for credit, no more than 75 percent of any credential can be accredited at the Mount through a compilation of the following:
- Transfer credit - up to 50 percent of any undergraduate credential
- Challenge credit - up to 5.0 units in an undergraduate degree, up to 3.0 units in a certificate; up to 4.0 units in a diploma
- Portfolio assessment - up to 50 percent of any undergraduate credential
Note: Credit earned through Prior Learning Assessment policies at other institutions will be assessed as transfer credit to Mount Saint Vincent University.
Portfolio Assessment
Students who intend to request credit by portfolio assessment are recommended to register for UNIV 2100: The Portfolio Development course. This credit course may be counted as a free elective in many programs. For permission to register, contact the Student Academic Advisor in the Deans’ Office.
Students are requested to submit their portfolio to the Registrar’s Office with their requests for specific course assessments. Portfolios will be forwarded to the appropriate department(s) for review and assessment.