College Transfer Student

Trent is a Leader in Transfer Credits

Completing a university degree opens doors and expands your options. With many transfer agreements and flexible pathway options, Trent University is a leader in helping students achieve degree completion goals.

Admission Requirements

• Applicants who have completed at least one semester in a recognized Canadian community college, with a cumulative average of 65% (2.0 GPA on a scale of 4.0) will be considered for admission to Trent University. Two-semesters of many college program courses can be used to satisfy pre-requisites (i.e. Two-semesters of college Chemistry can satisfy the SCH4U requirement).

The following programs require a higher minimum average for admission:

• Bachelor of Environmental Science/Studies 70%
• Bachelor of Science Nursing 75% (Min. 70% in ENG4U, 65% in SBI4U, SCH4U, and a 4U Math, and successful completion of the CASPer test)
• Bachelor of Science Forensic Science  / Forensic Biology / Forensic Chemistry 70% (SBI4U, SCH4U, and MHF4U or MCV4U are required)
• Biomedical Science 70% (SBI4U, SCH4U, and MHF4U or MCV4U, and SPH4U or SES4U are required)
• Chemical Engineering Trent/Swansea Dual Degree 80% (SCH4U, SPH4U, and MHF4U or MCV4U are required)
• Computing Systems Co-op 80% (Applicant Essay required by February 1st)
• Conservation Biology Placement  / Co-op 75% (SBI4U, SCH4U, and MHF4U or MCV4U are required)
• Environmental Geoscience (BSc) 70% (SCH4U and MHF4U or MCV4U are required)
• Kinesiology (BHSc) 70% (SBI4U and a 4U Math are required)
• Law & Arts: Trent/Swansea Dual Degree (LLB & BA) 80%
• Medical Professional Stream 80% (Autobiographical Sketch required by February 1st)
• Teacher Education Stream 70%

• A minimum grade of 70% is required in any college course to be considered for course-by-course transfer credit assessment

• Two-year academic programs are typically eligible for up to 5.0 transfer credits

• Three-year academic programs are typically eligible for up to 7.5 transfer credits

• All applications are assessed for transfer credit eligibility on an individual basis

Transfer Credit Database

You can search Trent's transfer credit database in order to review some of the transfer credits that you may be eligible for.  The transfer credit database is a listing of courses that Trent has previously evaluated for equivalency.  Please note: If you do not see your course listed in the transfer credit database, it probably means that we have not had an opportunity to previously evaluate your course for a transfer credit equivalency.  You may be requested to submit course syllabi.  

Transfer credits outlined in the specific agreements listed below supersede the transfer credits outlined in the transfer credit database. 

Agreements with all Ontario Colleges 

St. Lawrence College

Admission Notes for Transfer Agreements (Articulation Agreements)

1. A final diploma program average of 75% is required to be eligible for the terms of an articulation agreement, unless otherwise specified.
2. As some credits recognize areas covered in specific programs rather than one-to-one course equivalents numerical grades will not be recorded on the Trent transcript. Completion of these credits will be recognized with a "Pass" grade.
3. If a student transfers to a different degree program, all transfer credits outlined in these agreements may not apply to the new degree program. It is the student's responsibility to discuss his or her academic program requirements with an Academic and to notify the Registrar's Office of any program changes.
4. If you transfer to a different degree program, all transfer credits assigned may not apply to the new program. Any degree changes while at Trent should be discussed with an Academic Advisor: trentu.ca/advising