Entrance Requirements for Transfer Students
- Transfer students must present transcripts of all work completed at the post-secondary level. Admission decisions will be based on an overview of this work with emphasis on the most recent levels of academic achievement. Once the final transcript is received, statements of standing reflecting transfer credits to the desired program are usually issued to the student within four weeks.
- Students on academic dismissal elsewhere will not be considered for admission until at least 12 months have passed since the dismissal took effect and may be required to have an interview with a Dean before an admissions decision is made.
- Transfer students must be “in good academic standing” and not on academic probation, according to the Mount criteria for academic probation.
- Applicants to limited enrolment programs must fulfill the stated academic average and any other prerequisite requirements and understand that meeting the minimum requirement does not guarantee admission.
- Transfer students to certificate and diploma programs must have a 65 percent average or a minimum GPA of 2.0 over 3.0 units to be considered for admission to the program.
- Transfer students to professional degree programs (applied human nutrition, business administration, child and youth study, science communication, public relations, and tourism and hospitality management) must have a 65 percent average or a minimum GPA of 2.0 over 5.0 units to be considered for admission to the program.
- Transfer students must complete a minimum of 50 percent of the coursework required (including major, minor, specialization and concentration requirements) for the Mount Saint Vincent University credential at the Mount and fulfill all specific credential requirements.
- Transfer students are offered admission on the understanding that the time required for completion of their credential will depend on the number and type of transfer credits applicable to the Mount program, the sequencing requirements of specific programs, and availability of course offerings from term to term and from summer session to summer session. Those transferring and intending to complete co-op options or routes must understand that the patterned sequence of work terms and academic terms will apply to them.
- Students who begin study at the Mount, transfer elsewhere and then return, will be reviewed on an individual basis, but must be within the minimum 50 percent guidelines for Mount coursework content. Also, these students may come under 2.1.7 Reactivation/Resumption of Study.
- Transfer credits are not formally awarded to those admitted and initially registered as non-degree students. Once confirmation of admission to a credential program occurs, transfer credits are then formally awarded and an official Statement of Standing issued.
Note: Some programs have specific entrance requirements for transfer students. Please consult the program description for the degree, as these additional requirements are also binding.
Transfer Credit Assessment
Mount Saint Vincent University may grant transfer credit equivalency for academic work previously completed at accredited universities and colleges.
- Credits must be acceptable to the program in which transfer is being sought at the Mount either as a required course or an elective.
- Credits that transfer as part of the requirements for a major must meet the University’s standards pertaining to program averages.
- Credits will be assessed in one of two ways:
• As part of an articulation agreement with another accredited institution.
• Individually by an Admissions Officer in consultation with the appropriate department.
A grade of “P” (pass) will be assigned to all transfer credits, except for credits for Mount Saint Vincent University degrees offered locally in association with Saint Mary’s University, or internationally in association with Bermuda College which may transfer in an alpha form and will be considered in the Mount’s GPA based on program requirements. If any of the above-noted institutions’ grading schemes are in numeric format, marks will transfer in as “P”, which holds a neutral GPA value.
Note: Program prerequisites or the content of the program may change substantially. Credits taken many years previously may be considered non-transferable in such cases.
In order for Mount Saint Vincent University to evaluate for possible transfer credits, students must:
- Apply to Mount Saint Vincent University.
- Provide official transcripts from all previously attended institutions. Final transcripts must be provided for transfer credits to be finalized.
- Provide official grade translation if not indicated on the transcript legend.
- Be prepared to provide official copies of course descriptions (syllabus preferred).
- Indicate on the application form the intended major within their program.
Notification will be sent to the students and posted on their Mount Saint Vincent University transcript. Transfer credit requests made before the application deadline will be given priority. A longer processing time can be expected for those who apply after the application deadline. Students with questions or concerns about transfer credits may contact the Admissions Office in writing at msvu.ca.
At the time of application, transfer applicants must submit official transcripts (sent directly from the issuing institution to the Admissions Office) from all post-secondary institutions attended regardless of whether transfer credit is expected or desired. Students intending to transfer directly from previous study are expected to be in good academic standing. Work and life experience as well as the intended Mount program are considered for applicants who have been away from study for a period of time. In either case, however, failure to disclose all previous post-secondary study at the time of application will result in dismissal from the University. While there is no arbitrary time limit beyond which courses cannot be considered for transfer, occasionally courses taken many years previous may not be transferred if such courses are program prerequisites or form part of the major/minor area requirements. Admission to some programs requires specific prerequisites, work experience, or academic average levels.
Articulated Degree Arrangements
Specific articulated degree agreements exist between Mount Saint Vincent University and a variety of institutions; such as, Bermuda College, Holland College, LaSalle College, New Brunswick Community college and Nova Scotia Community College.