Transfer Credit and Articulation
Arrangements
umanitoba.ca
Presentation for WestCAT
on University of Manitoba
Transfer Credit and Articulation
Arrangements
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Peter Dueck, Executive Director,
UM Enrolment Services
UM overview by the numbers
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Established 1877; first university in western Canada
Fall term 2011 enrolment: 27,992 students
24,236 undergraduate and 3,211 graduate
2,638 international (9.4 percent of total)
Over 100 academic programs
Over 200 summer research jobs for undergrads
183 exchange programs in 33 countries
95 Rhodes Scholars
How UM evaluates transfer credit 1/5
• Transfer credit evaluation for undergraduate programs is part
of the admission process
• Assessment before a formal admission application can often
be accommodated
• Students are asked to provide detailed course material issued
by their prior institution for any course lacking a current
evaluation
How UM evaluates transfer credit 2/5
• Credit hours are assigned based on official transcript
information, or review of academic year and associated
course contact hours
• Course material is forwarded to the applicable academic
teaching unit for consideration on a course-by-course basis
• Course assessments are loaded in the evaluations area to the
student record and maintained in our SIS database
How UM evaluates transfer credit 3/5
Course evaluations may be assigned one of the following:
• Assigned credit: credit granted for a specific course—e.g.,
PSYC 1200 Introduction to Psychology (6)
• Assigned credit with a reduced number of credit hours: e.g.,
PSYC 1200 Introduction to Psychology (3)
• General (unallocated) credit: BIOL 1XXX TRANSFER 1000
LVL (3)—3 credit hours of 1000-level Biology credit
• No credit: STAT 9999 NO CREDIT (0)—course has been
deemed “no credit” by applicable teaching unit
How UM evaluates transfer credit 4/5
• Course assessments are valid for five years before reevaluation is required
• Transfer credit policies vary among programs (e.g., some
faculties may only consider courses completed within the last
ten—or fewer—years)
• A similar assessment process is maintained by the Registrar's
Office for outgoing ‘letter of permission’ and ‘exchange’
students
• All active assessments awarded credit may be viewed at
www.umanitoba.ca/admissions/tc
How UM evaluates transfer credit 5/5
• Earned grades (Canadian and international) are included on
the student record and used in academic standing regulations
for most faculties
• Established grade tables are consulted, as needed
UM transfer credit by the numbers;
from fall term 2006 to the present
• 36,140 course evaluations completed; more than 6,000 each
year
• 28,412 of these are currently active
• 19,111 have been awarded undergraduate degree level
credit; more than 3,000 each year
• TCEs have been completed for over 90 countries outside
Canada
UM course assessments, by province
2006-07 to 2011-12
Canadian jurisdiction
6 yr. total
Avg./yr.
% of total
Manitoba
7268
1211
30.7%
Ontario
6017
1003
25.4%
Alberta
3951
659
16.7%
British Columbia
3367
561
14.2%
Saskatchewan
923
154
3.9%
Quebec
673
112
2.8%
Nova Scotia
602
100
2.5%
New Brunswick
435
73
1.8%
Newfoundland & Labrador
314
52
1.3%
Prince Edward Island
71
12
0.3%
Yukon
23
4
0.1%
Northwest Territories
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UM students with TCEs by faculty
total over six years, 2006-07 to 2011-12
Academic unit
Academic unit
University 1
2558 Kinesiology
140
Arts
2184 Other
117
Science
1375 Agriculture
116
Business
855 Art
105
Nursing
567 Music
78
Engineering
411 Architecture
69
Environment
199 Med. Rehab.
54
Education
190 Pharmacy
50
Human Ecology
170 Law
36
Social Work
145 Dentistry
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Transfer students
1320 ‘transfers’ admitted for fall 2011 (11.6% of all admits)
• 207 University of Winnipeg (15.7% of all transfers)
• 121 Red River College (9.2% of all transfers)
• 70 Brandon University (5.3% of all transfers)
• 60 other Manitoban PSEs (4.5% of all transfers)
• 458 total MB PSEs (34.7% of all transfers)
• 862 total PSEs in other jurisdictions (65.3% of all transfers)
UM New Admits with Transfer Credit
2006-07 to 2010-11, annual averages
Academic unit
Avg. with
transfer
credit
Avg. total
admitted
Academic unit
Avg. with
transfer
credit
Avg. total
admitted
University 1
455
5540
Social Work
28
75
Arts
384
1350
Kin & Rec Mgmt
26
164
Science
248
1194
Agric & Food Sci
21
100
Management
172
420
School of Art
21
125
Nursing
111
240
Music
15
75
Engineering
75
330
Env Design
12
100
Environment
41
150
Med Rehab
11
66
Education
37
280
Pharmacy
8
50
Human Ecology
28
154
Law
7
103
Students on Outgoing Exchanges:
2006-7 to 2010-11, average per year, by academic unit
Academic
Unit
Management
Arts
Science
Engineering
Environment
School of Art
Human Ecology
Students
37
25
9
8
3
1
1
Credit
Hrs
434
268
103
43
41
13
8
Academic
Unit
Law
Agr & Food Sci
Env Design
Kin & Rec Mgmt
Medicine
Social Work
Students
1
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0
0
0
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Credit
Hrs
12
5
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2
Students on Incoming Exchanges:
2006-7 to 2010-11, average per year, by academic unit
Academic Unit
Students
Academic Unit
Students
Management
42
Kin & Rec Mgmt
1
Arts
26
Environment
2
Engineering
20
Human Ecology
1
Science
9
Social Work
1
Agr & Food Sci
3
Nursing
1
Env Design
3
Education
1
Law
2
School of Art
0
‘Outgoing’ Students Studying
on a Letter of Permission
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490 students per year (five-year average)
2,883 credit hours per year (five-year average)
About 961 single-term courses per year
About two single-term courses per student (1.96, on average)
‘Incoming’ Students Studying
on a Letter of Permission
• 554 students (five-year average)
• Most of these are admitted to General Studies, so area of
study hard to determine
UM transfer credit database
www.umanitoba.ca
Choose “Current Student” functions
Choose “Aurora Student” task
Choose “Transfer Credit Equivalencies”
Inter-Universities Services (IUS) 1/2
• Mandate: “to deliver university credit courses to residents
living north of the 53rd parallel”
• Consortium of four MB universities—BU, UM, UW, UCN
• UCN handles administration; community volunteers provide
support
• IUS ensures the transferability of courses that are offered
Inter-Universities Services (IUS) 2/2
• Students pick a home university from among consortium
members
• Students select from courses taught in their home community
or by distance
• Residency requirements are waived (or considered met) by
home university
Campus Manitoba 1/4
• “Designed to facilitate access to post-secondary education within the
province of Manitoba. Campus Manitoba helps remove the potential
barriers of time, geographical location, and to some extent, the
cost.”
• “CMB reduces barriers to post-secondary education by coordinating
the registration of students and the delivery of certificate, diploma
and degree courses/programs offered by the participating
universities and colleges.”
• Campus Manitoba (CMB) is a consortium of Manitoba's publicly
funded universities and colleges.
• Funded by the MB Council on Post-Secondary Education (COPSE)
Campus Manitoba 2/4
• CMB centres are located in various communities across Manitoba.
• CMB coordinators provide academic and logistical support for
students enrolled in Campus Manitoba.
• CMB courses are delivered in two basic formats: live and online.
• "Live" lectures are delivered on a predetermined schedule using
either iLinc or elluminate, real-time virtual classrooms that enable
instructors to deliver live courseware to students and receive
feedback via the internet.
• "Online" classes are generally accessed using net-based interfaces
called Angel, Moodle and WebCT. Lectures are provided online, and
can be supplemented by a combination of CDs, videos, printed
manuals and posted information. Communication with instructors or
other students takes place by email, bulletin boards and at times by
phone.
Campus Manitoba 3/4
• Q: What is a "home institution"?
• A: Despite the virtually seamless transfer of credits, Campus
Manitoba students must choose a "home institution".
• That institution will evaluate and approve your admission
application, hold all your earned credits, and will be the institution
from which you expect to graduate.
• Your transcripts will be issued by your "home institution".
• At the end of your studies, students graduate from their home
university or home college ("home institution"), not from Campus
Manitoba.
• Quoted from http://www.campusmanitoba.com/
Campus Manitoba 4/4
• Q: Are course credits fully transferrable between "home
institutions"?
• A: All CMB university courses have "course credit equivalency".
• If you want to transfer credit from university to college or from
college to university, you will need to contact your home institution
and talk to a student advisor. In almost all cases, credit transfers are
possible.
• For example: If you completed a two year Business Administration
diploma at Assiniboine Community College (ACC) or Red River
College (RRC), you would receive full credit for those courses, if you
enrolled in a university business administration degree program.
• Quoted from http://www.campusmanitoba.com/
Canadian Virtual University (CVU)
www.cvu-uvc.ca
• CVU is an association of Canadian universities specializing in online
and distance education; member universities include:
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Athabasca University
Carleton University
Laurentian University
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Mount Royal University
Nipissing University
Royal Military College of Canada
Royal Roads University
TÉLUQ, l'université à distance de l'UQÀM
Thompson Rivers University
University of Manitoba
University of New Brunswick
Prior Learning Assessment (PLAR)
An example of PLAR: Certificate in Adult and Continuing Education
(CACE)
Relevant learning gained outside of the CACE Program may be eligible for credit towards the
certificate to a maximum of 125 hours of credit. Recognition of prior learning may occur in several
ways:
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Exemptions/Transfer of Credit
Exemptions may be granted against CACE courses for equivalent courses successfully completed
and evaluated at recognized institutions. There is a $75 non-refundable fee for each exemption
request for courses taken outside of the University of Manitoba and no fee for courses completed
at the UM.
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)
Recognition of prior learning for credit in the CACE Program may be obtained by submission of
evidence of verifiable learning. To be eligible for credit in CACE, learning must be both relevant
and equivalent to the content of the CACE Program and be at a university level. The PLA
assessment fee is $365. PLA is only an option at the start of the program.
Credit for Seminar Study
This is an option for those already enrolled in the CACE Program who would like CACE elective
credit for a seminar or workshop taken outside of the Program. Approval for seminar credit
must be arranged in advance of the seminar. (A statement of learning outcomes, proof of
attendance and written assignment are required. The administrative fee for seminar credit is $125
for 20 hours or less and $200 for over 20 hours of credit to a maximum of 40 hours.)
Bachelor of Arts Integrated Studies 1/2
• The Bachelor of Arts Integrated Studies (BAIS) is a new degree
program offered by the Faculty of Arts
• BAIS is for working adults who have completed some postsecondary education and would like to complete an undergraduate
degree; Extended Education helped with program development.
• The BAIS requires concentrations of study rather than the traditional
major/minor approach. These areas of concentration and elective
components allow more flexibility in course selection based on
interests and needs
• The program is 90 credit hours divided into three components:
– 21 credit hours of Foundation courses
– 18 credit hours of an area of Concentration
– 51 credit hours of elective courses
BAIS: Admission and TCE 2/2
• The Faculty will consider the completed certificate or diploma
programs (listed below) or 24 credit hours of university level course
work as the basis of admission even if courses were completed
more than 10 years ago
• Courses completed at community or junior colleges may also be
used as basis for admission and possible transfer credit
• Subject to admission and transfer credit conditions, students could
expect to receive credit in the four certificate programs as follows:
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UM Cert. in Human Resource Management (HRM): 24 credit hours
UM Cert. in Adult and Continuing Education (CACE): 18 credit hours
UM Cert. in Financial and Management Accounting (FMA): 27 cr. hrs.
Canadian Institute of Management Certificate Program in Management and
Administration (C.I.M.): 24 credit hours
Internationally Trained Professionals
• International Dentist Degree Program (IDDP)
– After a 7-8 week summer orientation program, students enter
the 3rd year of the regular dentistry program on the way to DMD
• Internationally Educated Engineers Qualification
Program (IEEQ)
– University engineering courses, co-op work experience, cultural
orientation, language and communication support, and
professional networking, over 12 to 24 months; IEEQ completers
are considered ’academically qualified’ by APEGM, as part of the
process of achieving a P.Eng. license in Manitoba
• Internationally Educated Teachers (IET); Internationally
Educated Agrologists Pilot (IEAP) Program
International College of Manitoba
• ICM offers a pathway to an undergraduate degree at the University
of Manitoba.
• The UTPII programs are the equivalent to the first year of the
University's Bachelor Degree; upon successful completion of UTPII,
students transfer into the second year of their degree at the
University of Manitoba.
• To progress to the second year at the University of Manitoba
students must successfully complete 30 credit hours of advanced
standing, meet minimum GPA requirements, and satisfy other
relevant entry requirements.
Advanced Standing arrangements
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Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Dual Credit
Challenge for Credit
Advanced Placement
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Admissions Course Requirements
– For admission, UM normally uses high school grades received in courses designed to
prepare students for A.P. exams—not A.P. results
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English Language Proficiency
– Students can meet English language proficiency requirement with a grade of four or
greater on the A.P. English exam
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Scholarships
– A.P. students are considered first for regular entrance scholarships
– A.P. top-up awards: $250 for each A.P. 5; $150 for each A.P. 4
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University Credit
– Students may be granted university level credit for select A.P. results in which they
meet the university’s minimum grade requirement (normally four). The university credit
must be authorized by the school or faculty to which the student has been admitted as
being appropriate for inclusion in that particular degree or diploma program.
– Grades conversion: AP 5 plus high school 95% = UM A+; AP 5 = UM A; AP 4 = UM B;
AP 3 or less = no credit
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No limit on the maximum amount of credit that can be granted for A.P.
results
Accepting university credit is voluntary, and students may elect to decline
the credit
International Baccalaureate
• Admissions Course Requirements
– Full I.B. diploma: 3 higher level, 3 standard level; min. total grade of 24, min. 4 in each
course; specific subject requirements
– Without full diploma, individual courses can be considered for admission purposes
• English Language Proficiency
– A grade of four or greater on the I.B. English exam will meet this requirement
• Scholarships
– 43-44 points = $2,800; 40-42 = $2,500; 37-39 = $2,200; 34-36 = $1,900; 31-33 =
$1,600; 28-30 = $1,300; 25-27 = $1,100
– Top-ups: IB 7HL = $250; IB 6HL = $200; IB 7SL = $200; IB 5HL = $150
• University Credit
– IB 7 = UM A+; IB 6 = UM A; IB 5 = UM B+; IB 4 = UM B; IB <=3 = UM no credit
– There is no limit on the maximum amount of credit that can be granted for I.B. results
– Accepting university credit for IB results is voluntary and students may elect to decline
the credit
– Students with an IB course that does not appear on ‘the list’ may request a review for
transfer credit
Dual Credit 1/3
• University-level courses offered to high school students for
university and high school credit
• Instructors approved by relevant UM department
• Reduced fee structure; sometimes fees covered by high
school division
• Grades available for high school credit and for UM credit
Dual Credit 2/3
What are the benefits?
• Earn university credit while still in high school
• Increased access and future success at university
• Wide range of University 1 courses
• Variety of learning formats, times and places
• Courses eligible for dual credit with university and high school
Where can I take courses?
• Campus Manitoba centres across the province
• Online—anywhere, anytime
• Evenings and weekends at various Winnipeg locations
Dual Credit 3/3
Eligibility for dual credit courses: student must have …
• Completed a minimum of 20 high school credits (inc. English 30S,
Mathematics 30S, and one of Geography 30S or History 30S) with
an overall average of 80%
• OR completed a minimum of 22 high school credits inc. two 40-level
courses) with an overall average of 70%
• AND a written recommendation of academic ability from the high
school principal
• AND registered in high school on a full-time or part-time basis
Challenge for Credit
• Courses are taught in the high schools by a teacher approved by the
UM Math department
• Students must have a grade of 85% or higher and also be approved
by the UM Math department
• Assignments worth 10% are given by the high school teacher
• The mid-term exam (30%) and the final exam (60%) are taken by
the students on UM campus
• Students pay the challenge fee (half of course tuition) and do not
pay the admission fee.
MB articulation arrangements 1/2
Red River College (see http://umanitoba.ca/academic/programs/rrc/)
• American Sign Language (Interpretation)—UM: B.A. 4 years (2+2)
RRC: Cert. in Deaf Studies, Dipl. In ASL-Eng Interpret
• Business Administration—UM: B.Comm. 4 years (2+2)
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RRC: Dipl. In Business Administration
Nursing—UM: B.N. 4 years (3+1) RRC: B.N.
Engineering—UM: B. Eng. Credit transfer agreements (case-by-case)
RRC: Mech. Eng. Tech. / Elect. Eng. Tech. / Civil/CAD Tech.
School of Art—UM: Discussions ongoing
RRC: Media Design, Graphic Design & Adv. Graphic Design Diploma
Agricultural and Food Sciences—UM: Discussions ongoing
RRC: Animal Tech / Environ. Dipl. / Culinary Skills Program
Education—UM: B. Ed. Discussions ongoing
RRC: Various
Social Work—UM: B.S.W. Discussions ongoing
RRC: Metis Child, Fam. Serv. Program / Child & Youth Care Diploma
MB articulation arrangements 2/2
Assiniboine Community College (ACC)
• Business Administration—UM: B.Comm. (Hons.) 4.4 years (2+2.4)
ACC: Dipl. In Business Administration
• Nursing—UM: B.N. 4 years (3+1), or 5.3 years (2+3.3)
ACC: Dipl. Practical Nursing
University College of the North (UCN)
• Business Administration—UM: B.Comm. (Hons.) 3.65 years (2
+1.65)
UCN: Diploma In Business Administration
• Chemical Engineering—UM: B.Sc. Variable length
UCN: Dipl. Chemical Engineering Technology
• Natural Resources Management—UM: B.Sc. (Env. Stud.) 4 years
(2+2)
UCN: Dipl. In Natural Resources Management Tech.
Yellowquill College
• Social Work—UM: B.S.W. Discussions ongoing
Yellowquill: First Nations Child & Fam. Serv. Dipl.
International articulations 1/2
• Called Student Transfer Program Agreements
• An agreement that describes the terms and conditions by which
students who have completed an approved list of pre-requisite
courses of study at another institution may transfer to the University
of Manitoba to complete their program of study and receive a UM
degree.
• Students study for a minimum of 2 academic years at the University
of Manitoba on this type of program.
• http://wwwapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/international_agreements/types
International articulations 2/2
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Dr. Mahalingam Intl Institute of Technology & Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and
Technology (Dr. M. Institute) – Engineering
Garcha International Institute – Agricultural & Food Sciences, Engineering, Science
Guru Ramdass Academy of International Studies Madya Pradesh (GRAIS) – Agricultural &
Food Sciences
Huazhong Agricultural University – Agricultural & Food Sciences
Inner Mongolia Agricultural University – Agricultural & Food Sciences
Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University – Graduate Studies (Department of Mathematics)
Management Education and Research Institute, New Delhi – Agricultural & Food Sciences,
Science
Nanjing Agricultural University – Agricultural & Food Sciences
Nanjing University of Finance and Economics – Agricultural & Food Sciences
Ningbo University – I.H. Asper School of Business
Ningbo University, P.R. China – Engineering
Northwest A & F University – Agricultural & Food Sciences
Shaoxing University, P.R. China – Engineering
St. Xavier's College, Calcutta – Agricultural & Food Sciences, Science
UCSI - University College Sedaya International – Engineering, I.H. Asper School of Business