Transfer Into Northern – External Transfers
External Transfer Credits
Advanced Standing Transfer Credit Request Form
To have the credit(s) from another institution recognized for your Northern College program, first identify which courses in your Northern College program are similar to courses you have successfully completed at a different institution. Visit the program page to review individual course descriptions.
Then, complete the Advanced Standing Transfer Credit External Request Form (PDF, 162 KB) for each individual transfer credit you request and send supporting documentation to pathways@northern.on.ca.
EXTERNAL TRANSFER CREDIT REQUEST FORM (PDF, 162 KB)
Transfer of credits from Ontario Colleges and other public colleges and universities will be considered on a course-by-course basis.
Transfer credits will be granted when, in the opinion of the college, the work covered is equivalent in objectives and evaluation standards to the corresponding course of study at Northern College.
Please note that if you are receiving funding through OSAP and wish to retain your full-time status, remember that OSAP requires you to attend 60% of your classes at Northern. This may affect how many transfer credits you wish to apply for.
Consult with the Pathways Officer if you need assistance:
pathways@northern.on.ca
705-235-3211 ext. 2190
Information for Students of BScN
Students of the collaborative BScN program do not have the option to PLAR for transfer credits and there are no challenge exams available. All incoming year 1 BScN students who may be eligible for transfer credits, will have transfer credits automatically assessed based on transcripts submitted at the time of application. Eligible students will be advised if any transfer credits are granted in late August, by the Program Coordinator. Students are not to contact Laurentian University regarding their transfer credit assessment.
How to Apply for External Transfer Credits
IMPORTANT: You have until Day 10 of the current semester to submit a complete application package. Refer to the Academic Calendar for key dates.
Step 1: Review
Review and decide which courses in your Northern College program are similar to courses you have successfully completed at a different institution: Go to your program page to review individual course descriptions.
Step 2: Complete the Form
Complete the request for Advanced Standing Transfer Credit External Form (PDF, 162 KB). Use only one form for each transfer credit you are requesting.
Step 3: Payment
Pay required transfer credit fees. Payment is to be submitted online through your Northern College Student Account. Fees is $25.00 per transfer credit with a maximum of $200.00 per academic year. Fees to process the requests are non-refundable.
Step 4: Gather Documentation
Attach the following documentation to your completed application form: course outline from each successfully completed course you wish to use for a transfer credit, official transcript from your previous institution and payment receipt.
Step 5: Send Documentation
Submit your request. Scan and email the completed form with the required documentation to pathways@northern.on.ca. If a scanner is unavailable, then clear images and photos of the completed request, including supporting documents, can be submitted.
What Happens Next
The Pathways Officer works in conjunction with your Program Coordinator for Assessment.
Generally, transfer credits will only be granted for courses completed within the last five (5) years.
Decisions will be communicated to you by email from the Pathways Officer.
The approved Transfer Credit is recorded as “TC” on your transcript and will not be factored into your GPA.
Important for All Advanced Standing Requests
Students MUST continue to attend classes in the course until a decision has been made. The decisions and/or grades assessed by the Academic staff are final and are not subject to appeal. Should a student’s status drop from full-time to part-time, as a result of transfer credits, they are encouraged to meet with their program coordinator to select other courses (if possible) to add to their timetable. A change in status can affect funding from OSAP.