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Transfer credits

On this page: General policies | CEGEP students | Non-CEGEP students | University transfer |Science placement examination


ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï recognizes four types of transfer credits: CEGEP, Non-CEGEP (non-Quebec secondary school), university transfer, and science placement examination transfer credits.

General policies (apply to all students)

  • Students should start the transfer credit process as soon as they are accepted.
  • Transfer credits are only granted for courses that are a part of a student’s program.
  • Students cannot repeat courses for which transfer credit has been granted.
  • Residency requirements apply:
    • B.Eng.: at least 50% of the degree must be completed at ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï.
    • B.Sc. (Arch.): minimum 60 ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï credits, excluding required U0 courses.
  • Approved credits appear on your ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï transcript, typically by mid-August. If credits are not visible by mid-August or if you have questions, contact Service Point.
  • In some cases, an exemption may be granted instead of transfer credit. Although the course will be marked as complete in your degree evaluation, you must make up the credits with an approved substitute course. Approval must be granted via email by your departmental advisor.

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CEGEP students

  • No documents needed. ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï will receive your official CEGEP transcript automatically and you will receive credits for your CEGEP diploma.
  • Approved credits are posted directly to your ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï transcript.
  • Students will follow the CEGEP curriculum.

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Non-CEGEP / U0 students

To complete your admission requirements, make sure your final academic documents are submitted to ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï.

  • If you completed AP, A Levels, IB, French Baccalaureate, or European Baccalaureate exams, you are responsible for ensuring your official results are sent to ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï.
  • Official transcripts must be sent directly by your school or examination board to officialschooldocs [at] mcgill.ca.
  • While some exam organizations submit results automatically, others require you to request score reports yourself.
  • For detailed instructions on submitting final marks and documents, visit the ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï send us your final marks page.
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Use the Transfer Credit Database to check for eligible credits.

Note: Credits granted for science versions of courses will count as equivalents to Engineering requirements (e.g., PHYS 101 instead of PHYS 131).

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Transfer credit information sessions

Students with questions are encouraged to attend a transfer credit information session:

Wednesdays, 3:00–4:00 PM

  • June 10, 2026
  • June 17, 2026
  • August 12, 2026

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University transfer students

If you would like ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï to assess a university course for transfer credit, please review the information below and submit your request by January 31. Requests received after this date are subject to a $50 late fee.

  • Transfer credit may be granted for university-level courses completed with a minimum grade of C.
  • If both a numeric grade and letter grade appear on your transcript, the letter grade will be used.
  • Courses graded as P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) are not eligible for transfer credit.
  • You will receive an email confirming receipt of your request within approximately 2 months.
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Requesting transfer credits

Step 1: check the Course Equivalency System

Before submitting a request:

  • Search for your course in the Course Equivalency System.
  • If an equivalency already exists, proceed to Step 2.
  • If no equivalency exists, submit a new equivalency request.

Note:ÌýCourses that have been evaluated and found not equivalent to a ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï course cannot be reconsidered for transfer credit.

Step 2: submit your transfer credit request

Email your completed request to the appropriate contact:

  • U0 / 100-level courses (non-Architecture students): servicepoint [at] mcgill.ca
  • 200-level and above courses (non-Architecture students): transfercredits.engineering [at] mcgill.ca
  • Architecture students:Ìýluciana.adoyo [at] mcgill.ca

What to include in your email:

  • Subject line: “University TC Request – Your Nameâ€
  • Attachments:
    • A signed Transfer Credit (TC) Form (PDF)
    • One combined PDF for each course containing:
      • Course outline(s), including the number of weeks and hours of instruction
      • A screenshot of the Course Equivalency System decision, including validity dates and comments
    • Official transcript(s)

Please clearly label all documents (for example: Concordia ENGR 233 or MATH 262).

In your email, request that the approved transfer credit be added to your ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï transcript.

To avoid delays, submit all required documents in a single email.

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Have questions about transfer credits?

Email transfercredits.engineering [at] mcgill.ca or attend the University Transfer Credit Information Session.

University Transfer Credit Information Session
Date, time, and location to be announced

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Science Placement Examinations

Students who do not have transfer credit but already have knowledge of a course's content may be eligible to write a ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï Science Placement Examination before the start of their first term.

Placement examinations are available only for U0 / 100-level courses and must be taken during your term of admission.

For available exams, dates, and registration information, visit the ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï Exams website.

Important information

  • Placement exams are available only during your term of admission.
  • Exam results are typically emailed within 1–2 weeks of the exam date.
  • Do not register for a course if you plan to write its placement exam.
    • If you do not pass the exam, you may register for the course afterward.
    • If you pass the exam, you will receive transfer credit and cannot take the course at ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï.
  • If you expect to pass the exam, remove the course from your curriculum plan and continue with the next appropriate course.
  • Placement exam credits cannot be used to satisfy Minor requirements.

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Program-specific recommendations

Organic Chemistry I (CHEM 212)

Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering students who completed CEGEP Organic Chemistry I and its laboratory component are encouraged to write the placement exam for transfer credit.

Organic Chemistry II (CHEM 222 / CHEM 234)

Chemical Engineering students who completed CEGEP Organic Chemistry II are encouraged to write the placement exam for transfer credit.

Please note that students in other Engineering programs who pass this placement exam may receive an exemption rather than transfer credit. An exemption indicates that the course requirement has been satisfied, but you must still complete an approved substitute course to earn the required credits for your degree.

Cell & Molecular Biology (BIOL 112)

Bioengineering students with a CEGEP equivalent are encouraged to write the placement exam for transfer credit.

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Have questions about placement exams?

ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï Exams Office
514-398-7878
exam.es [at] mcgill.ca

For exam dates, registration details, and additional information, visit theÌýºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï Exams website.

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