We assess transfer credits once you've accepted your offer of admission to Mount Allison.
Transfer credits may be awarded to students who have attended university-preparatory programs like Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), British A-Levels, Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE), and Collège d'Enseignement Général et Professionnel (CEGEP), as well as studies done at another post-secondary institution.
Transfer credits from university-preparatory programs
If you've completed a university-preparatory program, you may be awarded first-year transfer credits towards your Mount Allison degree.
Advanced Placement (AP)
| Advanced Placement (AP) | A maximum of 30 credits for subjects completed in the Advanced Placement program at a level of 4 or 5. We also offer transfer credits for the AP Capstone program. |
To apply for transfer credits:
Students must arrange for an official transcript be sent directly from AP College Board to Mount Allison. An official transfer credit assessment will be completed once we receive your official AP College Board transcript in early summer.
Below is a list of AP courses that have transferred to Mount Allison in the past to give you an idea of the credits you may receive for successfully completed AP courses.
Mount Allison equivalencies of select AP courses
| AP Exam Course | MtA Credits Granted |
|---|---|
| AP Capstone Research | 3 non-designated Elective credits (1000 level) |
| AP Capstone Seminar | 3 non-designated Elective credits (1000 level) |
| Biology | BIOL 1001 & 1501*students with AP credits must consult with the Biology department prior to registering in 2000 level Biology courses in their first year. |
| Calculus AB | MATH 1111 |
| Calculus BC | MATH 1111 & 1121 |
| Chemistry | CHEM 1001 & 1021*students with AP credits must consult with the Chemistry department prior to registering in 2000 level Chemistry courses in their first year. |
| Chinese Language & Culture | 6 non-designated Chinese Language credits (1000 level) |
| Comparative Government & Politics | 3 non-designated Political Science credits (1000 level) |
| Computer Science A | COMP 1731 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 non-designated Computer Science credits (1000 level) |
| Economics- Macroeconomics | ECON 1011 |
| Economics- Microeconomics | ECON 1001 |
| English Literature & Composition | 6 non-designated English credits (1000 level) |
| English Language & Composition | 3 non-designated Elective credits (1000 level) |
| Environmental Science | GENS 1401 |
| European History | 6 non-designated History credits (1600 level) |
| French Language & Culture | 6 non-designated French Language credits (1000 level) *students wishing to register in French courses at Mount Allison must first complete the French Skills Assessment via Moodle. |
| German Language & Culture | 6 non-designated German Language credits (1000 level) |
| Human Geography | GENV 1201 |
| Italian Language & Culture | 6 non-designated Italian Language credits (1000 level) |
| Latin | LATI 1001 & 1101 |
| Physics I: Algebra Based | PHYS 1051 |
| Physics II: Algebra Based | 3 non-designated Physics credits (1000 level) |
| Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism | PHYS 1551 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | PHYS 1051 |
| Psychology | PSYC 1001 & 1011*students with AP credits must consult with the Psychology department prior to registering in 2000 level Psychology courses in their first year. |
| Spanish Language & Culture | 6 non-designated Spanish Language credits (1000 level) |
| Spanish Literature & Culture | 6 non-designated Spanish Literature credits (1000 level) |
| United States Government & Politics | 3 non-designated Political Science credits (1000 level) |
| United States History | 6 non-designated History credits (1600 level) |
| World History: Modern | 6 non-designated History credits (1600 level) |
Not every AP course has been evaluated to credit transfer. If your courses don't appear in the list above, it may still be possible to receive credit for them. Contact your admissions counsellor for more information.
The listing of credit transfers above doesn't guarantee the granting of credit in a specific situation as additional factors may apply.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Students completing IB courses are eligible for admission to Mount Allison in advanced standing.
| IB Diploma |
Students who successfully complete the IB diploma — with an overall score of at least 26 points excluding core points — may receive up to 30 transfer credits for:
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| IB Certificate |
IB certificate students may receive up to 18 credits for:
Standard level (SL) courses completed as an IB certificate are not eligible for transfer credits |
To apply for transfer credits:
Students must arrange for an official transcript be sent directly from IBO to Mount Allison. An official transfer credit assessment will be completed once we receive your official International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) transcript in early summer.
Below is a list of IB courses that have transferred to Mount Allison in the past to give you an idea of the credits you may receive for successfully completed IB courses.
Mount Allison equivalencies of select IB courses
| High school subject | MtA credits granted |
|---|---|
| Arabic A Lang & Lit HL | 6 non-designated Arabic Language credits (1000 level) |
| Biology HL | BIOL 1001 & BIOL 1501*students with IB credits must consult with the Biology department prior to registering in 2000 level Biology courses in their first year. |
| Biology SL | 3 non-designated Biology credits (1000 level) |
| Business Management HL | COMM 1011 & 3 non-designated Commerce credits (2000 level) |
| Business Management SL | COMM 1011 |
| Chemistry HL | CHEM 1001 & CHEM 1021 *students with IB credits must consult with the Chemistry department prior to registering in 2000 level Chemistry courses in their first year. |
| Chemistry SL | CHEM 1001 |
| Economics HL | ECON 1001 & ECON 1011 |
| Economics SL | 3 non-designated Economics credits (1000 level) |
| English A Literature HL | ENGL 1201 & 3 non-designated English credits (1000 level) |
| English A Literature SL | 3 non-designated English credits (1000 level) |
| English A Language & Literature HL | ENGL 1201 & 3 non-designated English credits (1000 level) |
| English A Language & Literature SL | 3 non-designated English credits (1000 level) |
| Environment & Society SL | GENS 1401 |
| French A Literature HL | 6 non-designated French credits (1000 level)* |
| French A Literature SL | 3 non-designated French credits (1000 level)* |
| French A Language & Literature HL | 6 non-designated French credits (1000 level)* |
| French A Language & Literature SL | 3 non-designated French credits (1000 level)* |
| French AB SL | 3 non-designated French credits (1000 level)* |
| French B HL | 6 non-designated French credits (1000 level)* |
| French B SL | 3 non-designated French credits (1000 level)* |
| Geography HL | GENV 1201 & GENS 1401 |
| Geography SL | GENS 1401 |
| Global Politics HL | POLS 2301 & 3 non-designated Political Science credits (1000 level) |
| Hindi B HL | 6 non-designated Hindi Language credits (1000 level) |
| History of Africa & the Middle East HL | 6 non-designated History credits (1600 level) |
| History of the Americas HL | 6 non-designated History credits (1600 level) |
| History of Asia & Oceania HL | 6 non-designated History credits (1600 level) |
| History of Europe HL | 6 non-designated History credits (1600 level) |
| History SL | 3 non-designated History credits (1600 level) |
| Information Technology of a Global Society HL | 6 non-designated Social Science credits (1000 level) |
| Italian B SL | 3 non-designated Italian Language credits (1000 level) |
| Marine Science SL | 3 non-designated GENS credits (1000 level) |
| Mathematics Analysis & Approaches HL | MATH 1111 & MATH 1121 |
| Mathematics Analysis & Approaches SL | MATH 1111 |
| Mathematics Applications & Interpretations HL | MATH 1111 & 3 non-designated Mathematics credits (1000 level) |
| Mathematics Applications & Interpretations SL | 3 non-designated Mathematics credits (1000 level) |
| Norwegian B HL | 3 non-designated Norwegian Language credits (1000 level) |
| Philosophy HL | 6 non-designated Philosophy credits (1000 level) |
| Philosophy SL | 3 non-designated Philosophy credits (1000 level) |
| Physics HL | PHYS 1051 & PHYS 1551 |
| Physics SL | 3 non-designated Physics credits (1000 level) |
| Psychology HL | PSYC 1011 & 3 non-designated Psychology credits (1000 level) |
| Psychology SL | 3 non-designated Psychology credits (1000 level) |
| Spanish AB SL | 3 non-designated Spanish Language credits (1000 level) |
| Swahili B SL | 3 non-designated Swahili Language credits (1000 level) |
| Theatre HL | DRAM 1701 & 3 non-designated Drama credits (1000 level) |
| Theatre SL | 3 non-designated Drama credits (1000 level) |
| Theory of Knowledge | 3 non-designated Elective credits (1000 level) |
*students wishing to register in French courses at Mount Allison must first complete the French Skills Assessment via Moodle.
Not every IB course has been evaluated to credit transfer. If your courses don't appear in the list above, it may still be possible to receive credit for them. Contact your admissions counsellor for more information.
The listing of credit transfers above doesn't guarantee the granting of credit in a specific situation as additional factors may apply.
Other university-preparatory programs
| British A-levels | A maximum of 30 credits for A-level exams with a minimum grade of D. For non-Cambridge exams, students need to request the exam board (Edexcel, AQA, etc.) send an official copy of results directly to Mount Allison. |
| Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) | A maximum of 30 credits for courses completed with scores of 1, 2, or 3. Official certificates for Units I & II are required before the transfer credit evaluation can be completed. Official transcripts must be sent directly to Mount Allison from the Caribbean Examinations Council. |
| Collège d'Enseignement Général et Professionnel (CEGEP) | A maximum of 30 credits for courses completed through CEGEP. The number of credits transferred depends on the number of CEGEP courses completed. Official, final transcripts must be received before the transfer credit process can be completed. |
To apply for transfer credits:
AP, IB, British A-level, CAPE, and CEGEP students are only required to submit course descriptions if specifically requested by the Academic Advisors.
Transfer credits from post-secondary studies
If you're currently enrolled at another post-secondary institution or have taken post-secondary courses in the past, you may be eligible to apply as a transfer or mature student.
Mount Allison will transfer up to 60 credits of post-secondary courses. To determine how many transfer credits you're eligible for, a transfer credit evaluation needs to be done by the Registrar's Office. You must be accepted to Mount Allison before a transfer credit evaluation can be completed.
To get a transfer credit evaluation:
- Apply and accept your offer of admission to Mount Allison
- Official transcript(s) should be forwarded directly to the Registrar's Office by your issuing institution
- Submit course descriptions of any courses you wish to receive credit for: advisor@mta.ca
Pathway agreements with Mount Allison
Mount Allison has collaborated with other post-secondary institutions to provide an opportunity for students who have completed a two-year diploma or degree to be admitted to Mount Allison with second or third-year standing. Pathway agreements allow you to easily make the transition from college to university.
FAQs about transfer credits
Transfer credit evaluations are completed by the Registrar's Office. Below are frequently asked questions about transfer credits. Have a question that is not listed? Contact our academic advisors: advisor@mta.ca.
When do I get my transfer credits?
The transfer credit process will begin once the registration deposit has been paid, and official, final transcripts have been received.
Can I still take a course for which I got credit?
Some students choose to repeat courses for which they receive credit, particularly in their intended field of study. In this case, simply enroll in the courses as soon as possible. You'll be able to change your registration later once your transfer credit assessment is complete.
How to I register for courses with prerequisites before I get my transfer credits?
You'll not be able to use transfer credits to register for courses with prerequisites until your credits have been added to your Mount Allison transcript. Students are strongly advised to register for courses as soon as possible. Course registration can be adjusted once your transfer credit assessment is complete.
If you have questions about registering for courses before your credits are transferred, you can contact an academic advisor: advisor@mta.ca.
How are transfer credits recorded on my transcript?
Transfer credits will be recorded with a grade of P (Pass) or CP (Conditional Pass) on your Mount Allison transcript.
For prerequisite requirements:
- Transfer credits with a grade of P qualify as equivalent to a grade of C- for purposes of fulfilling prerequisite requirements
- Transfer credits with a grade of CP can't be used to fulfill prerequisite requirements
Non-designated — often applied to transfer credits, means that the credit value is recognized and granted for the course even though no Mount Allison offering was selected as the direct equivalent. Non-designated transfer credits are not recorded with a grade on your transcript.
Transfer credits are excluded from your Mount Allison grade point average calculations.