The transfer credit process is started once you've been accepted to Mount Allison.

Transfer credits may be awarded to students who have attended university-preparatory programs like Advanced Placement (AP),  British A-Levels, Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE), Collège d'Enseignement Général et Professionnel (CEGEP), and International Baccalaureate (IB), as well as studies done at another post-secondary institution.

Transfer credit and pathway agreements coordinator

The transfer credit and pathway agreements coordinator is here to help make your transfer to university as smooth as possible. They can guide you through every step of the transfer credit process — from knowing which documents you’ll need to understanding how your credits can count toward your degree.

The transfer credit and pathway agreements coordinator works with students transferring from other post-secondary institutions as well as those completing programs like AP, IB, GCE, CAPE, or CEGEP.

SARAH CORMIER (she/her)
advisor@mta.ca
Book an appointment with Sarah (in-person or virtual appointments available).


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 transfer credit & pathway agreements coordinator. You must be accepted to Mount Allison before a transfer credit evaluation can be completed.

To get a transfer credit evaluation:

  • Apply and be accepted to Mount Allison
  • Official transcript(s) should be forwarded directly to the Registrar's Office by your issuing institution
  • Submit course descriptions for all courses completed to: advisor@mta.ca
  • Evaluations will not be completed until you have paid your registration deposit confirming your spot at Mount Allison

 *Aviation students can transfer up to 24 credits from post-secondary courses.


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.

Students will be automatically considered once their transcripts have been received and are only required to submit course descriptions if specifically requested by the transfer credit coordinator.

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. 

To apply for AP transfer credits:

Students must arrange for an official transcript be sent directly from the AP College Board to Mount Allison through the online portal. An official transfer credit assessment will be completed once we receive your official Advanced Placement 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.

AP Exam CourseMtA Credits Granted
Any language course not offered at Mount AllisonARTS T100 (6 credits)
BiologyBIOL 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 ABMATH 1111
Calculus BCMATH 1111 & 1121
ChemistryCHEM 1001 & 1021 students with AP credits must consult with the Chemistry department prior to registering in 2000 level Chemistry courses in their first year.
Comparative Government & PoliticsPOLS T100 (3 credits)
Computer Science PrinciplesCOMP 1631
Computer Science ACOMP 1731
Economics- MacroeconomicsECON 1011
Economics- MicroeconomicsECON 1001
English Language & CompositionENGL T100 (3 credits)
English Literature & CompositionENGL T100 (6 credits)
Environmental ScienceGENS 1401
French FREN T100 (6 credits) students wishing to register in French courses at Mount Allison must first complete the French Skills Assessment via Moodle.
GermanGERM T100 (6 credits)
HistoryHIST T160 (6 credits)
Human GeographyGENV 1201
LatinLATI 1001 & 1101
Physics I: Algebra BasedPHYS 1051
Physics II: Algebra BasedPHYS T100 (3 credits)
Physics C: Electricity & MagnetismPHYS 1551
Physics C: MechanicsPHYS 1051
PsychologyPSYC 1001 & 1011
ResearchUNST T100 (3 credits)
SeminarUNST T100 (3 credits)
Spanish SPAN T100 (6 credits)
StatisticsMATH 2311
United States Government & PoliticsPOLS T100 (3 credits)

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 the transfer credit coordinator 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.

Transfer credits noted with a “T” in the course code are “non-designated”. The word ‘non-designated’ means that credit value is recognized and granted for the course in the subject indicated, though no Mount Allison offering was selected as the equivalent.

British A-levels (GCE)
British A-levelsA 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.

To apply for transfer credits:

Students must attach their results to their admission application. For non-Cambridge exams, students need to request the exam board (Edexcel, AQA, etc.) send an official copy of results directly to Mount Allison..

Below is a list of GCE courses that have transferred to Mount Allison in the past to give you an idea of the credits you may receive for successfully completed GCE courses.
 

GCE CourseMtA Credits Granted
Accounting A LevelCOMM 2101 & 2131
Biology A LevelBIOL 1001 & 1501
Business A LevelCOMM 1011 & COMM T100 (3 credits)
Business AS LevelCOMM 1011
Chemistry A LevelCHEM 1001 & 1021 students with GCE credits must consult with the Chemistry department prior to registering in 2000 level Chemistry courses in their first year.
Chemistry AS LevelCHEM 1001
Computer Science A LevelCOMP 1631 & COMP T100 (3 credits)
Economics A LevelECON 1001 & 1011
Economics AS LevelECON T100 (3 credits)
English Literature A LevelENGL 1201 & ENGL T100 (3 credits)
English Literature AS LevelENGL T100 (3 credits)
Mathematics A LevelMATH 1111
Mathematics AS LevelMATH T100 (3 credits)
Physics A LevelPHYS 1051 & PHYS T100 (3 credits)
Physics AS LevelPHYS 1051
Psychology A LevelPSYC 1011 & PSYC T100 (3 credits)
Sociology A LevelSOCI 1001 & 1021
Sociology AS LevelSOCI 1001

Not every GCE 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 the transfer credit coordinator 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. 

Transfer credits noted with a “T” in the course code are “non-designated”. The word ‘non-designated’ means that credit value is recognized and granted for the course in the subject indicated, though no Mount Allison offering was selected as the equivalent.

Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE)
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.

To apply for transfer credits:

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

Below is a list of CAPE courses that have transferred to Mount Allison in the past to give you an idea of the credits you may receive for successfully completed CAPE courses.

CAPE coursesMtA Credit granted
Biology Unit I & IIBIOL T100 (3 credits)
Caribbean StudiesUNST T100 (3 credits)
Chemistry Unit I & IICHEM 1001
Geography Unit IGENS 1401
Geography Unit IIGENV 1201
Info Tech Unit I & IICOMP T100 (3 credits)
Law Unit I & IISOSC T100 (3 credits)
Physics Unit I & IIPHYS 1051
Pure Mathematics Unit I & IIMATH T100 (3 credits)
Sociology Unit I & IISOCI 1001

Not every CAPE 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 the transfer credit coordinator 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. 

Transfer credits noted with a “T” in the course code are “non-designated”. The word ‘non-designated’ means that credit value is recognized and granted for the course in the subject indicated, though no Mount Allison offering was selected as the equivalent.

Collège d'Enseignement Général et Professionnel (CEGEP)
Collège d'Enseignement Général et Professionnel (CEGEP)A maximum of 30 credits for courses completed through CEGEP. The number of credits transferred depends on how many 2 credit courses you have completed. 

To apply for CEGEP transfer credits:

Students must attach their results to their admission application. Official, final transcripts must be received before the transfer credit process can be completed.

Below is a table of the number of credits you will receive based on the number of 2 credit CEGEP courses you have completed. 

CEGEP courses (credit value of at least 2)Mt. Allison Credits Granted
16 courses6
18 courses12
20 courses18
22 courses24
24 courses30

Below is a list of CEGEP courses that have transferred to Mount Allison in the past to give you an idea of the credits you may receive .

CEGEP CourseMtA Credits Granted
Applied Statistics for Social SciencesMATH 2311
Business LawCOMM T100 (3 credits)
Calculus I- Differential CalculusMATH 1111
Calculus II- Integral CalculusMATH 1121
Calculus I- Differential Calculus for Social SciencesMATH T100 (3 credits)
Calculus II- Integral Calculus for Social SciencesMATH T100 (3 credits)
Cinéma engagéSCRN T200 (3 credits)
Computers for BusinessCOMM T100 (3 credits)
Developmental PsychologyPSYC T100 (3 credits)
Electricity & MagnetismPHYS 1551
French Language & CommunicationFREN T100 (3 credits) students wishing to register in French courses at Mount Allison must first complete the French Skills Assessment via Moodle.
General ChemistryCHEM 1001
GeographyGENV 1201
International BusinessCOMM T100 (3 credits)
Intro to AccountingCOMM 2101
Intro to BusinessCOMM 1011
Intro to College EnglishENGL T100 (3 credits)
Intro to EconomicsECON T100 (3 credits)
Intro to Film as ArtSCRN 1001
Intro to PsychologyPSYC 1011
KnowledgeHUMN T160 (3 credits)
Linear Algebra for Social SciencesMATH T100 (3 credits)
Literary GenresENGL 1201
Literary ThemesENGL T100 (3 credits)
MacroeconomicsECON 1011
MarketingCOMM 2201
MechanicsPHYS 1051
MicroeconomicsECON 1001
Philosophy & RationalityPHIL T160 (3 credits)
Probability & StatisticsMATH 2311
Quebec LiteratureFREN T100 (3 credits) students wishing to register in French courses at Mount Allison must first complete the French Skills Assessment via Moodle.
Small Business AccountingCOMM T100 (3 credits)
Social PsychologyPSYC 2301
SupervisionCOMM T100 (3 credits)

Not every CEGEP 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 the transfer credit coordinator 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. 

Transfer credits noted with a “T” in the course code are “non-designated”. The word ‘non-designated’ means that credit value is recognized and granted for the course in the subject indicated, though no Mount Allison offering was selected as the equivalent.

International Baccalaureate (IB)
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:

  • higher level (HL) and standard level (SL) courses with a score of five (5) or higher
  • Theory of Knowledge with a grade of C or higher
IB Certificate

IB certificate students may receive up to 18 credits for:

  • higher level (HL) courses with a score of five (5) or higher

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 through the online portal. 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.

High school subjectMtA credits granted
Biology HLBIOL 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 SLBIOL T100 (3 credits)
Business Management HLCOMM 1011 & COMM T200 (3 credits)
Business Management SLCOMM 1011
Chemistry HLCHEM 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 SLCHEM 1001
Economics HLECON 1001 & ECON 1011
Economics SLECON T100 (3 credits)
English A HLENGL 1201 & ENGL T100 (3 credits)
English A  SLENGL T100 (3 credits)
Environment & Society HLGENS 1401 & GENV 2001
Environment & Society SLGENS 1401
French- Any HLFREN T100 (6 credits) students wishing to register in French courses at Mount Allison must first complete the French Skills Assessment via Moodle.
French-Any SLFREN T100 (3 credits) students wishing to register in French courses at Mount Allison must first complete the French Skills Assessment via Moodle.
Geography HLGENV 1201 & GENS 1401
Geography SLGENS 1401
Global Politics HLPOLS 2301 & POLS T100 (3 credits)
History - Any HLHIST T160 (6 credits)
History SLHIST T160 (3 credits)
Information Technology of a Global Society HLSOSC T100 (6 credits)
Language- Any HL not offered at Mount Allison (excludes English B)ARTS T100 (6 credits)
Language- Any SL not offered at Mount Allison (excludes English B)ARTS T100 (3 credits)
Marine Science SL GENS T100 (3 credits)
Mathematics Analysis & Approaches HLMATH 1111 & MATH 1121
Mathematics Analysis & Approaches SLMATH 1111
Mathematics Applications & Interpretations HLMATH 1111 & MATH T100 (3 credits)
Mathematics Applications & Interpretations SLMATH T100 (3 credits)
Philosophy HLPHIL T160 (6 credits)
Philosophy SLPHIL T160 (3 credits)
Physics HLPHYS 1051 & PHYS 1551
Physics SLPHYS T100 (3 credits)
Psychology HLPSYC 1011 & PSYC T100 (3 credits)
Psychology SLPSYC T100 (3 credits)
Spanish AB SLSPAN T100 (3 credits)
Theatre HLDRAM 1701 & DRAM T100 (3 credits)
Theatre SLDRAM T100 (3 credits)
Theory of KnowledgeUNST T100 (3 credits)
World Religions SLRELG T100 (3 credits)
  

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 the transfer credit coordinator 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.

Transfer credits noted with a “T” in the course code are “non-designated”. The word ‘non-designated’ means that credit value is recognized and granted for the course in the subject indicated, though no Mount Allison offering was selected as the equivalent.


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 transfer credit & pathway agreements coordinator. Below are frequently asked questions about transfer credits. Have a question that is not listed? Contact our transfer credit & pathway agreements coordinator: advisor@mta.ca.

When do I get my transfer credits?

The transfer credit process will begin once you have been accepted to Mount Allison. The process will not be completed until the registration deposit has been paid, and official, final transcripts have been received.

Can I still take a course for which I got credit?

Yes. 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 course at Mount Allison. Your transfer credit will show as a repeat, but that is ok. It is very common for students to repeat transfer courses. 

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 course codes with a "T" in them. 

Transfer credits are excluded from your Mount Allison grade point average calculations.