Transfer Credit, Student Resources & Services

Transfer Credit

If you have taken courses at another university or college, you might be eligible for transfer credit.

If you want to take a course at another university or college, you need a Letter of Permission. Your Luther advisor will help you work through the steps.

Frequently Asked Questions

The number of transfer credits you receive depends upon what faculty you are in, grades received, and your U of R degree program. Your Luther advisor will oversee the process and make sure you get the maximum transfer. See Undergraduate Transfer Credit | University of Regina) for details.

The Transfer Credit office will automatically assess any post-secondary transcripts from Canadian or US institutions submitted with your application. There is a $100 fee for this service. You will receive an initial assessment, which you can review with your Luther advisor. International transcripts are assessed by submitting a request form and paying the $100 fee.

Many students receive transfer credit for Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate courses. Please mention these courses when you first meet with your Luther advisor. Your AP or IB transcript must be sent directly to Enrolment Services for assessment.

A Letter of Permission (LOP) authorizes you to take a course or courses at another college or university (called the host institution) and specifies U of R transfer credit. You will send one copy to the host institution with your application for admission and one copy will remain in your Luther student file. There is a $30 fee per course, which is processed at the time the letter is issued, and is non-refundable if you cancel your LOP. Make an appointment with a Luther advisor to begin this process.

You will apply for admission as a visiting student at the institution you want to attend. Most institutions will require your letter of permission. You must follow their application deadlines and registration procedures. Remember that some faculties require grades of 60% or higher to be eligible for credit. 

You must arrange for an official transcript to be sent to Enrolment Services, University of Regina, Regina SK, S4S 0A2. The transcript will be forwarded to the Luther College Academic Office for evaluation and your transferred course credit will be added to your academic record.

No, unfortunately we don’t have this information. The institution you are transferring to will assess your University of Regina courses once you have provided them with an official transcript and you have been admitted to a program. Remember to keep your syllabi as they may request copies for your transfer credit evaluation.

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