Transfer credits

Transfer credit is the transfer of previously completed courses from another institution to UBC. You can transfer a maximum of 60 credits.

Check your transfer credit

Login to Workday and select your profile in the top right corner. Once in your profile, click the Academics tab in the menu on the left side of your screen and then select “Transfer Credit” in the top menu. You will only see this option if you have been awarded transfer credits. 

Learn more about how to view your transfer credits in Workday.

Applying transfer credit to your degree/major

The Academic Progress Report is a tool that shows you how courses fit into your degree. Learn how to view your academic progress report in Workday to see how your transfer credits apply.

Supply your latest transcripts

If you have completed coursework after you submitted transcript(s), you will need to send your latest official transcript(s) from that institution to receive transfer credits. An official transcript from the other institution can be mailed directly to Enrolment Services at UBCO, or can be emailed to final.grades@ubc.ca if e-transcripts are offered by the issuing institution.

Send to:

UBC Okanagan – Enrolment Services
UNC 322 – 3272 University Way
Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7

Types of transfer credit

Students can receive two types of transfer credit:

Specific credit

Credit granted for a specific UBC Okanagan course. This transfer credit will be used as if the course was taken at UBC. For example, MATH 100 (3). You should not register in this course at UBC as you cannot receive credit twice for the same course.

General credit

Credit granted for a specific subject and year level (for example, PYSO 1st (3)). This credit may not automatically apply towards a specific requirement but is useful for elective requirements.

International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced placement (AP), or A-levels

If you completed university-level course work in high school (IB, AP, or A-levels), you may be eligible for first-year credit. You will need to submit an official copy of your IB diploma or exam results (AP/A-levels) to receive transfer credits.

Former UBC Vancouver students

If you’re currently a UBC Okanagan student who was admitted from UBC Vancouver, your UBC Vancouver courses will remain as part of your UBC records.

You can find out how your UBC Vancouver course translates to a UBC Okanagan course with the BC Transfer Guide.

If you were granted UBC Vancouver transfer credits based on your previous studies at other post-secondary institutions or through university-level course work in high school (IB, AP, or A-levels), the transfer credits will be re-evaluated for UBC Okanagan and may result in changes.

Are you missing credit?

If a course you took at your previous institution did not transfer and you feel it should contact an Academic & Career Advisor. If you would like to request a re-evaluation of any particular unassigned credits, you need to provide detailed course outlines to Enrolment Services using the Transfer Credit Evaluation Request Form. You should have the detailed course outline if you kept your notes or have access to your course information from your former institution. If not, you can generally obtain them from most university websites.

Questions?

It is important to talk with an Academic & Career Advisor prior to registering to ensure your transfer credits are used correctly.