Articulation and transfer

According to the BC Transfer Guide, a transfer is when one institution recognizes education completed at another. You can use the credits earned from VCC to fulfill some of the requirements for your credential at another institution to which you’re admitted. Be sure to plan your study by researching transferable courses on the BC Transfer Guide to and from VCC, depending on your transfer needs. 

Prerequisites at VCC

While students may meet the admission requirements of the University Transfer programs at VCC, individual courses may have specific requirements. Acceptance into the university transfer programs does not guarantee individual course registration eligibility. Visit our website to review the course offerings [LINK], and click on each course to review the course prerequisites. Be sure to check with an International Student Advisor to confirm if you meet the prerequisites of your chosen VCC courses and discuss your study plan before course registration.

VCC program graduation requirements

To obtain a VCC university transfer credential, there are specific courses that must be completed. Refer to each university transfer program for details.

Most University Transfer classes are offered in September, and some in January. The course offerings in May are limited. To ensure meeting your full-time status, remember to plan for alternative courses in case your preferred classes have overlapping schedules or are not offered in the term of your choice. Schedules and timetables [LINK after uploaded by RO] are usually available two to three months before the beginning of classes. 

A successful university transfer plan requires an international student to do the following:

1. Connect with the receiving institution to learn more about the transfer admissions process. For example, if you are planning to transfer courses to the Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of British Columbia (UBC), research on their website and meet with their advisors to learn about application deadlines, transfer admissions requirements, including grades (GPA), number of credits, and the type of courses required.
2. Know what courses and prerequisites to meet at VCC. Once you know the transfer admission requirements at your choice of receiving institution, research on BC Transfer Guide to confirm which courses you need to complete at VCC.
3. Meet with a VCC International Student Advisor to review your research and plan your study as early as possible to avoid delays in your study plan.

Refer to your university transfer program pages to find out what courses you need to meet the graduation requirements. Click on your preferred university transfer courses [LINK] to check the prerequisites for the electives before registration. Submit the first-term course registration form [UPLOAD after updating logo] when applying to VCC.

For more information about registration and class schedules for new and returning students, check course registration.

Not sure which courses transfer to your preferred university? Check the BC Transfer Guide website for details.

Current VCC international students enrolled in VCC’s university transfer programs may schedule an academic course planning appointment with a VCC International Student Advisor by booking an advising session online, emailing study@vcc.ca or calling 604-443-8600. Ensure to do some research ahead of time in preparation for your academic course planning advising session. For example:

• Which university are you planning to transfer your VCC credits to, and what program?
• How many credits, and what courses does this university require?
• What is the application deadline of the university of your choice?
• After checking the BC Transfer Guide, what VCC courses are you planning to take to fulfill the transfer requirements?
• After checking VCC’s university transfer course listings [LINK], do you meet the prerequisites of the VCC courses you plan to take?

Students transferring between post-secondary institutions in B.C. may refer to the BC Transfer Guide to confirm course transfer eligibility.

Students with transcripts from outside of Canada may require an ICES Comprehensive evaluation. Some programs require supplemental reports for transfer credits.

Official transcripts

• Official transcripts must be received at VCC by mail from the sending institution, in a sealed, untampered envelope.
• The transcript must have the institutional seal, stamp or signature.

Request forms

After receiving admission to the program, submit the Transfer Credit Request Form [LINK once uploaded by RO] with supporting documentation at least 3 weeks before classes begin.

• Continuing Studies Full-Time Programs [LINK]: Complete and email the Continuing Studies Transfer Request Form [LINK] and all required documents to continuingstudies@vcc.ca. 
• Other full-time programs: Complete and email the Request for Transfer Credit Form [LINK] and all required documents to transfercredit@vcc.ca. If there is an articulation agreement in place, indicate MOU in the “sending course column” and your institution name in the “transfer from” column.

Complete a VCC program

• Transfer credit in combination with PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition) will not exceed a maximum of 65% of a program.
• To receive a credential from VCC, students must complete a minimum of 35% of the program at VCC, and the entirety of that 25% must come from the second half of the program.
• Refer to C.1.3 Granting of Credentials policy and procedures [LINK] for details about the granting of credentials.

Important considerations

• Insufficient documents may result in a delay in the process or be deemed not completed. Students must apply for transfer credit before the start of a program, and allow a minimum of 3 weeks for processing. 
• The request for transfer credits is not guaranteed, and it is not common for transfer credits from non-articulated institutions to be awarded.
• The awarding of transfer credit may reduce the number of courses registered in a term. Connect with a VCC International Student Advisor to discuss if you are not meeting the full-time course load as a study permit holder, or are concerned about your PGWP (Post-Graduation Work Permit) eligibility.
• Students with transcripts from outside of Canada may require a comprehensive evaluation from an educational credential assessment service provider. Some programs require supplemental reports for transfer credits.
• Transferred credits cannot be awarded for courses used towards the program admissions requirements.

VCC’s affiliation agreements support the articulation pathway for students from various institutions into VCC’s Bachelor of Hospitality Management (Year 3 entry). Applicants who have completed one of the articulation pathway programs with the required GPA/Grade outlined in the affiliation agreements are eligible to apply for admission to VCC’s Bachelor of Hospitality Management on a first-qualified, first-admitted basis. Additional proof of English proficiency is not required.  

Learn more about the Articulation Pathway to Bachelor of Hospitality Management [CREATE PAGE].

VCC’s Hospitality Management Diploma has undergone curriculum changes, which have affected transfer eligibility as of September 2023. All articulation agreements are currently under review until further notice.