Admission Information for Transfer Students
Am I a Transfer Student?
You will be considered a transfer student if you:
- are currently enrolled at another college or university
- have previously registered at another college or university
If you are currently or were previously registered at U of G or any of its affiliate campuses, please visit the
Internal Transfer Page.
Before Applying
2027 Application Deadlines
| Apply For | Application Deadline | Documents Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (January admission) | November 1 | December 1 |
| Fall (September admission) | April 1* | May 1 |
*The application deadline for the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and Diploma in Turfgrass Management programs is February 1.
General Admission Requirements
Transferring from a Diploma
Applicants who have completed a minimum of one year of study in a suitable two or three-year College diploma will be considered for admission. In addition to having the minimum cumulative average from a previous diploma, applicants must also have the high school subject requirements (or equivalent) for their program of interest.
Transferring from a Degree
Applicants who have completed a minimum of 2.0 credits of study will be considered for admission. Those with less than 2.0 completed credits are typically considered for fall entry only. In addition to having the minimum cumulative average from the previous degree-level studies, applicants must also have the high school subject requirements (or equivalent) for their program of interest.
Note: Transfer students are not eligible for direct entry into co-op. Those who apply for co-op will be considered for the regular program. Once you are a student at the U of G, you can connect with your Academic Advisor to determine whether you are eligible for co-op. For more information, visit Co-operative Education and Career Services
Admission Requirements and Entry Points by Program
Admission requirements vary by program. In addition to having the minimum cumulative average from previous post-secondary studies, applicants must have the specific subject requirements, or equivalents, for their program of interest.
Note: Having the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Space in some programs is limited, and admission is dependent on the quantity and quality of applications received, as well as space availability.
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After Applying
Submit Your Documents
Required documents will be listed under the 'Documents' section of your WebAdvisor account. Your application will be reviewed once all required documents have been received.
Select document types can be uploaded via WebAdvisor. See the list below for more instructions
Official transcripts and document types not eligible for upload should be e-mailed to applicant@uoguelph.ca or mailed directly to:
Undergraduate Admission Services
University Centre Level 3
University of Guelph
50 Stone Road, East
Guelph, ON
N1G 2W1
Transfer Credits
Transfer credits are assessed upon admission.
- Diploma-Level Studies: Normally, applicants who have completed a two-year college diploma can receive up to 5.0 credits, while applicants who have completed a three-year college diploma program can receive up to 10.0 credits.
- Degree-Level Studies: Normally, applicants will be eligible to receive transfer credit for each successfully completed degree-level course. A maximum of 10.0 credits can be transferred from a previously completed degree program.
To view external courses that have previously been reviewed and approved for transfer credit, please view Course Equivalencies.
Understanding Your Transfer Credits
There are two types of transfer credit: specified and generic. A specified credit is granted when a course you've taken at another post-secondary institution is comparable or equivalent to a course that we offer at the University of Guelph. A generic credit is granted when you're eligible for degree-level credit, but the content of the course you've taken doesn't align with a University of Guelph course. Generic credits are electives and may or may not count towards the graduation requirements for the degree program you're entering.
To help you understand your transfer credit assessment, it's important to know what course numbers mean and where to find course descriptions. Each course is identified by a two-part code. The first part of the code refers to the subject area, the second to the level of the course. Courses in the 1000 series are mainly for first year students, those in the 2000 series are mainly for second year students, and those in the 3000 series are for third year students. Course descriptions can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.
Course numbers beginning with 9 (e.g. PSYC*9110, ENGL*9210) are generic credits. To understand exactly how your transfer credits will apply to degree requirements, you should contact a Academic Advisors as soon as you accept your offer of admission.
Waiting for a Decision
Admission Committees for most programs review transfer applications and extend offers of admission on a continuing, rolling basis. Some programs, such as those with limited enrollment, only review applications after the published application deadlines.
Already applied? Monitor the status of your application and required documents through your WebAdvisor account.
Application Statuses
- Application Received: Your application has been received but isn’t complete. Check the 'My Documents' section of your WebAdvisor account to see what documents are required to complete your application.
- Committee Reviewing: Your application is being reviewed by the Admission Committee.
- In Review: Your application has been forwarded to an Admission Counsellor for review. Additional information may be requested.
- Final Grades Required: We need final grades for your in-progress courses to make an admission decision.
- More Information Required: We require additional information from you. Check the ‘My Documents’ section of your WebAdvisor account to see what documents are required to complete your application.
Additional Information and Links
- Transfer Events Page
- Articulation Agreements & Transfer Pathways
- Admission for Canadian Post-Degree Students
- Admission for Canadian Visiting Students
Contact Information
- If you have not yet applied, email transferinfo@uoguelph.ca.
- If you’ve already applied and you’re a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Protected Person please reach out to us at applicant@uoguelph.ca.
- If you’re an International student and you’ve already applied, please e-mail intapps@uoguelph.ca.
