Find out more about transfer credits at UBC.
UBC coursework itself is not converted or 'transferred' when a student begins a new program. Courses completed at one campus will remain on the student's record when they transfer to the other campus. These courses should be reviewed by a student's faculty or program advisor to see if they can be applied towards the requirements of their new program.
Students admitted to one UBC campus with transfer credit from another institution who then transfer to the other UBC campus will have their transfer credit reassessed according to transfer credit agreements articulated for that campus.
The only time a student will not get credit is if the agreement specifically notes this, such as "no credit if taken alone". Otherwise it is implied that general credit will be granted (i.e. ENGL 1st) if one of the pair of courses is successfully completed.
All transferable credit is granted to a student when they are admitted to UBC. If a student is eligible for more than 60 transfer credits, all credits will be listed on their SISC record however they will be 'capped' at 60. Their Advisor will be able to decide which 60 best apply to their program.
The transfer credit database is searchable on the Student Information Service Centre
Courses lacking sufficient rigor, content, scope and performance measures are not granted transfer credit.
Courses that are not deemed to be degree-appropriate or academic are not granted transfer credit. These include non-academic courses in the following areas:
- Physical and social activity
- Academic or career preparation
- Personal development
- Religious or philosophical indoctrination
- Technical vocational courses
- English as a Second Language