Transfer Credit

This page outlines the process of transferring credits to Langara. 

Recognized credits

  • Langara may award credit for courses completed at recognized post-secondary institutions, International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP), or A Level (Advanced Level) programs.
  • Credit is not awarded for skill-building, adult basic education, or continuing studies courses.
  • Transfer credit of up to 30 credits may be awarded to students who have completed a Diplóme d’études collégiales (DEC) program.
  • Transfer credit is not included in the calculation of Langara College GPA (Grade Point Average) and CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average).

Maximums 

  • Up to 50% of Langara certificate, diploma, associate degree, and bachelor’s degree program requirements may be transferred from a recognized sending institution.
  • Transfer credit cannot be used to fulfill graduation requirements for citations, post-degree programs, or micro-credentials.
  • Students are advised to review the Langara Credential Policy F1001 to confirm how many credits are needed to be completed at Langara College for their credential level. 

International Institutions

International students who request to transfer credits earned internationally are advised to contact an International Recruiter at langaraglobal@langara.ca  for info on how international transfer credit may impact a post-graduation work permit application.

Make a request

  • Langara College does not automatically award transfer credit.
  • Transfer credit must be requested by completing a  Transfer Credit Request.
  • The transfer credit assessment process can take up to eight weeks to complete once all documents have been received.
  • If you are considering transferring credit, submit your documents as soon as possible.

Deadlines

If you intend to use the transfer credit as course prerequisites, submit your request and all documentation by the deadlines below.

SemesterDeadline
Summer Course RegistrationFebruary 1
Spring Course RegistrationOctober 1
Fall Course RegistrationMay 1

Resources

Check out the BC Transfer Guide for course transferability.
Learn more about Langara Transfer Credit Policy and Procedures.

Transfer to another institution

Students planning to transfer from Langara to another educational institution should consult with the receiving institution to determine the transferability of courses taken at Langara.