Transfer Credit

Transfer credit database

You’ve worked hard for what you’ve accomplished and you should get credit for it. Find out if the credit from a course you’ve completed at another academic institution is transferable to BCIT. Search for a course using our database:

School you attended
Course Subject
Course Number

BCIT Course Subject
BCIT Course Number
School you attended

We are currently reviewing and updating our transfer credit database. Information is subject to change.

If you would like to receive transfer credit toward a credential with BCIT, we will perform a transfer credit evaluation. All information contained in our equivalency database reflects the current BCIT requirements and is subject to change. When using the database, enter your information directly from an official transcript to avoid discrepancies between the equivalency database and the institute’s official transfer credit evaluation.

If you do not see a desired BCIT equivalency, you can still apply for credit as new equivalencies are continually approved. Be sure to include a detailed course outline or syllabus and official transcript with your application.

Did you know the knowledge and skills that you have acquired outside of a recognized program—through volunteer work, your hobbies, on-the-job experience or independent study—may qualify for credit at BCIT? Find out more about Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition.

Applying for transfer credit

Depending on your program of study, BCIT has several options for assessing and granting transfer credit:

If you have completed studies at another post-secondary institution and believe they are equivalent to what is taught at BCIT, you may be eligible for course credit or advanced placement within your chosen program.

Individual course credit

You can also apply for course credit after you have been accepted into your chosen program. If credit is granted, your program tuition will not be reduced, but your course load will be lighter. This could be an advantage, but if you are applying for financial aid, you may not be eligible for certain kinds of assistance unless you carry a minimum course load.

To apply for course credit in a full-time program, complete a Course Credit/Exemption [PDF] form and submit it with an official transcript showing the courses you have completed that are equivalent to those taught at BCIT.

Note: Your official transcript must be sent directly to BCIT from the institution(s) you previously attended or dropped off in a sealed, stamped envelope. Scans of transcripts will not be accepted.

Requests to audit or cancel a course credit must be submitted in writing to Student Records 14 calendar days before term start.

Advanced placement

If you believe that you have already completed a portion or your chosen program, you should apply for advanced placement.

Full-time degree programs

If you think you may be eligible to receive credit for Liberal Studies courses, find out more about our Liberal Studies requirements for bachelor’s degrees.

If you have already formally declared your part-time program, submit a Flexible Learning Transfer Credit Request [PDF].

If you have not formally declared a part-time program, submit a program declaration, and request transfer credit at the time of declaration.

Part-time degree programs

Complete a Course Credit/Exemption [PDF] form and submit it with an official transcript showing your completed courses that are equivalent to those taught at BCIT.

If you think you may be eligible to receive credit for Liberal Studies courses, find out more about our Liberal Studies requirements for bachelor’s degrees.

Transfer credit can be assessed and approved in principle based on an unofficial transcript. An official transcript is required for the transfer credit to be awarded to your academic history.

Applications are accepted year-round. Submit your completed form to Student Information and Enrolment Services.