Transfer credit information

How many transfer credits can I transfer to Trinity Western?

The maximum number of hours accepted for transfer credits from various post-secondary institutions is 75. Individual maximums are as follows:

Universities and community colleges

A maximum of 75 sem. hrs transfer credit will be given for all acceptable courses with a passing grade.
Note: some required courses in Business, Education, and Nursing programs require a specific letter grade in order to transfer. In cases where a lower grade than the minimum required is achieved, general elective credit will be granted and the course must be retaken at Trinity Western University to meet graduation requirements.

Bible colleges accredited with the Accrediting Association of Bible Colleges (AABC)

A maximum of 60 sem. hrs of appropriate courses of which a maximum of 24 sem. hrs may be biblical studies and 36 sem. hrs may be liberal arts courses. You must have obtained a C- grade (60 percent) or better in all acceptable courses.
Note: Bible college courses that have been articulated with a public university may be assigned credit for these courses above the maximum totals indicated.

Applicants from Bible colleges with other accreditation

Contact the Admissions Office for more details. Course work from Capenwray/Torchbearer, and Youth with a Mission will not be considered for transfer credit.
Note: Education students should note that Bible college transfer credit does not count toward teacher certification in British Columbia. Therefore, while such transfer credit may be used to waive some core requirements, education degrees must consist of Trinity Western University or other university-level courses if students wish to obtain B.C. professional certification.

Institutes of technology and colleges of applied arts

A maximum of 45 sem. hrs of credit will be awarded for such course work. Course outlines/syllabi are normally required to facilitate this process. Courses where a minimum grade of B- has been obtained will be considered for transfer credit on a course-by-course basis.

International Baccalaureate

Credit will be granted for higher level International Baccalaureate courses in which a minimum grade of 4 is achieved. IB transcript is required to make this assessment. Subsidiary level courses may be the basis for advanced standing subject to the approval of the department chair concerned. Transfer students are eligible to receive credit for IB course work that was completed in high school. A complete list of TWUs recognition of IB courses is available in the BC Transfer Guide or on its web site at www.bccat.bc.ca. Other universities or professional bodies such as the BC College of Teachers may not recognize credit for IB courses.

Advanced Placement Credit

Credit will be granted for Advanced Placement courses in which a minimum score of 4 is achieved in the AP course exam. Transfer students are eligible to receive credit for IB course work that was completed in high school. A complete list of TWUs recognition of AP courses is available in the BC Transfer Guide or on its web site at www.bccat.bc.ca. Other universities or professional bodies such as the BC College of Teachers may not recognize credit for AP courses.