Q: How do I know what classes are applicable to my degree?
Degree requirements can feel complicated, especially if you are coming from a school where the degree requirements are different from ours. We have several advisors on campus who can provide you with general degree information. They can also meet with you once your transfer credits have been finalized to assist you with choosing classes required for your degree.
Q: Are there courses you will not assess?
Common classes we cannot review for credit are:
- Photography, drawing, painting
- Physical education
- English as a second language
- Co-op
- Experiential learning
- Project classes
- Military theory
Q: I’m an engineering student. Why did I receive so few transfer credits?
We offer several programs that are accredited and have very strict rules on what material must be completed as part of the degree. Our BEng programs have been specifically designed to satisfy the criteria of the Profession and are evaluated regularly by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) of Engineers Canada.
Engineering transfer credits can only be considered for transfer credit if they were taken from a school that is accredited by CEAB or, if it is a non-Canadian school, have accreditation through the Washington Accord or ABET. Credits from high school and/or college are restricted to allow a maximum of 2 math credits (6 hours) and 2 science (6 hours).
Q: How will I know when everything is finalized?
Once a review of your transfer credits is complete, you will receive an email to notify you of this. If you have questions or concerns, contact the Assistant Registrar, Degree Audit and Transfer Credit by email at Transfercredits@dal.ca or (902) 494-2450.
Q: Some of the grades are listed on my Dalhousie transcript as “PEND” instead of TR. What does that mean?
If the transcript we received earlier in the term had classes listed that were in-progress, we assessed and assigned a neutral grade of PEND while we wait for the official, final transcript to arrive. Once the final grades arrive, the PEND grade is changed to TR, provided the grade is C or better.
Q: What happens if I don’t provide the transfer credit form right away?
We strive to have files assessed as quickly as possible. Our heaviest volume of work is from May to October, so we recommend that you start the transfer credit process early. While your previous work is under review, we recommend that you avoid registering for courses that may transfer. If you register in a course that later transfers as an identical course, you will then not be able to gain this transfer credit.