Transfer Credit

JIBC supports Student mobility by recognizing transfer of credit from other post-secondary institutions where the substance of courses offered in different post-secondary environments is essentially equivalent in terms of content and rigour. 

JIBC is guided by the following principles:

• In any transfer arrangement the academic integrity of JIBC’s courses and programs must be protected and preserved.
• Canada does not have a national system of accreditation; therefore, the term “recognition” is used in this document. For the purpose of this policy JIBC “recognizes” the following:
  • Canadian public post-secondary institutions;
  • Institutions that hold membership in the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC);
  • International institutions considered accredited or recognized in their countries, as determined by accreditation reference materials;
  • The Advanced Placement program;
  • The International Baccalaureate diploma program; and
  • Any institution or organization that does not meet the above criteria but which the Registrar’s Office, in consultation with the division, approves for recognition.
• As much as possible, acceptance of transfer will allow for the maximum recognition of previous learning in university/college level courses.
• Where institutions request articulation of transfer credit, and are denied, they may request a rationale from JIBC.
• Courses receiving assigned (direct) credit should be substantially equivalent, allowing for minor deviations between courses, but ensuring that the transfer credit represents authentic equivalency.
• When JIBC makes changes to its curriculum in ways that will affect the requirements for credit transfer, JIBC shall inform the members of the relevant articulation committee or transfer partner in writing as far in advance of implementation as possible.
• The minimum grade required for a Student to receive transfer credit for a course is a “Pass” (normally a “P” or “D” as defined by the sending institution).
  • Some programs have minimum grade requirements for courses intended to be used to satisfy prerequisites;
  • Some programs may require a specific course grade for a course to be counted towards a specific credential; and
  • Once registered in a JIBC program, a Student must obtain a Letter of Permission from the Registrar’s Office to take a course elsewhere when using this course towards a JIBC credential. Minimum grade requirements may be applied and would be noted on the Letter of Permission.
• The granting of credit for a transfer course does not guarantee that the transfer course will meet a particular program requirement. In order to maximize Students’ ability to meet program requirements, whenever possible credit will be granted as assigned credit rather than unassigned credit.
• Recognition by JIBC of studies completed at a previous institution does not imply, or in any way guarantee, that the transfer credits will be recognized by a third institution. Conversely, JIBC will not recognize transfer credit completed at another institution. Students must submit documentation from the original credit granting institution.
• Students receiving Block Transfer may still be required to complete additional bridging courses to satisfy lower-level (i.e. 1st & 2nd year) degree requirements, pre-requisites for upper-level (i.e. 3rd & 4th year) course requirements, or a residency requirement.
• Grades for transferred courses are not included in a Student’s Grade Point Average calculations at JIBC. However, the transfer of credit becomes part of the Student’s permanent record at JIBC as per Policy 3206 Student Records.
• In some subject areas and for some programs, courses taken over 10 years prior will not automatically be awarded transfer credit. Currency of the subject matter is taken into account and will be processed on an individual basis. The Registrar may request a review from the appropriate content experts through JIBC’s Policy 3202 Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition.
• Transfer credit will not be unreasonably withheld.