Transfer Students
Transfer is the movement of students between post-secondary institutions.
Courses may be completed at another post-secondary institution and accepted for credit at Olds College. If the courses you've taken are a good match, you can use the credits you've already earned to fulfill some of the requirements for your Olds College credential.
You can also transfer credits earned at Olds College to other post-secondary institutions. The institution you are transferring credit to makes the decision about granting transfer credit. Contact the institution to discuss transfer possibilities.
- eCampusAlberta
- Block Transfer Credit Agreements
- Partner Institutions
- Student Exchange
- Individual Transfer Credit
- Work Experience/Experiential LearningChallenge Examination
eCampusAlberta
eCampusAlberta is a consortium of Alberta Colleges and Technical Institutes that have formed a partnership to offer online learning opportunities. Each member institution develops, contributes, and offers its' respective online courses, but also offers other member institution's courses as well. This approach ensures that learners can access extensive post-secondary online learning opportunities at a time and means convenient to them.
Block Transfer Credit Agreements
Beginning your studies at a college offers many advantages. Colleges are often close to home, class sizes are smaller, tuition fees are more affordable and the quality of education is excellent. Many Olds College diplomas receive block transfer of two years credit towards a specific degree program. Contact the institution you are transferring to for admission details.
For further information on Block Transfer Credit Agreements, Partner Institutions and Student Exchange, please contact Sharon Notley, Student Services Officer, at 1-800-661-6537 or (403) 556-8285 snotley@oldscollege.ca
Agricultural Management Diploma
Royal Roads University
Bachelor of Commerce, Entrepreneurial Management
Diploma graduates are eligible to receive two years of block credit towards the RRU Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management. Applicants to have a minimum GPA of 3.00 and have completed a first and/or second year level accounting course (financial) with a minimum final grade of B. Entrance to all programs at RRU is on a competitive basis.
University of Manitoba
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Diploma graduates are eligible to transfer credits to the University of Manitoba B.Sc (Agribusiness) and B.Sc (Agriculture) Agronomy, Animal Systems, and Plant Biotechnology programs. Transfer students who have successfully achieved a minimum GPA of 3.00 will apply to the University of Manitoba as regular students. Students must meet the normal high school pre-requisites as stated in the university calendar. Students will be granted 60 credit hours of transfer into the B.Sc (Agribusiness) or B.Sc (Agriculture) Agronomy or Animal Systems programs, or 51 credit hours into the B.Sc (Agriculture) Plant Biotechnology program.
University of Lethbridge
Bachelor of Arts, Agricultural Studies
Diploma graduates are eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Arts degree (Post-Diploma program) in Agricultural Studies. Applicants to have a minimum GPA of 2.50 or higher.
University of Lethbridge
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Studies
Diploma graduates are eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Science degree (Post-Diploma program) in Agricultural Studies. Applicants to have a minimum GPA of 2.50 or higher.
Animal Health Technology Diploma
University of Lethbridge
Bachelor of Arts, Agricultural Studies
Diploma graduates are eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Arts degree (Post-Diploma program) in Agricultural Studies. Applicants to have a minimum GPA of 2.50 or higher.
University of Lethbridge
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Studies
Diploma graduates are eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Science degree (Post-Diploma) program in Agricultural Studies. Applicants to have a minimum GPA of 2.50 or higher.
Business Administration Diploma
Okanagan College
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Diploma graduates are eligible to receive a full 60 credit (20 course) block transfer towards the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree program. Applicants to have a minimum GPA of 2.30.
Royal Roads University
Bachelor of Commerce, Entrepreneurial Management
Diploma graduates are eligible to receive two years of block credit towards the RRU Bachelor of Commerce, Entrepreneurial Management degree program. Applicants to have a minimum GPA of 3.00 and have completed a first and/or second year accounting course (financial) with a minimum final grade of B.
Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning
Bachelor of Commerce
Diploma graduates are eligible to receive a full 60 credit (20 course) block transfer towards the TRU-OL Bachelor of Commerce degree program. Applicants must meet TRU-OL credit eligibility requirements.
Thompson Rivers University, Open Learning
University of Lethbridge
Bachelor of Management
Diploma graduates are eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Management degree (Post-Diploma program). Applicants to have a minimum GPA of 3.00 or higher. Graduates with a diploma GPA below 3.00 may be admitted in the second round of admissions.
Environmental Horticulture
University of Lethbridge
Bachelor of Arts
Diploma graduates are eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Arts degree (Post-Diploma program) in Agricultural Studies. Applicants to have a minimum GPA of 2.50 or higher.
University of Lethbridge
Bachelor of Science
Diploma graduates are eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Science degree (Post-Diploma) program in Agricultural Studies. Applicants to have a minimum GPA of 2.50 or higher.
Equine Science Diploma
Hartpury College, United Kingdom
B.Sc Equine Management
B.Sc (Hons) Equine Management
Diploma graduates from any major in the Equine Science program are eligible to receive two years of block credit towards B.Sc Equine Management or B.Sc
(Hons) Equine Management degree programs.
Land Agent Diploma
University of Lethbridge
Bachelor of Management
Diploma graduates are eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Management degree (25 course Post-Diploma program). Applicants to have a minimum GPA of 3.00 or higher. Students with diploma GPA's below 3.00 may be admissible, depending on individual circumstances.
Land & Water Resources Diploma
University of Lethbridge
Bachelor of Arts, Agricultural Studies
Diploma graduates are eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Arts degree (Post-Diploma program) in Agricultural Studies. Applicants to have a minimum GPA of 2.50 or higher.
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
Diploma graduates are eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Science degree (Post-Diploma program) in Environmental Science. Applicants to have a minimum GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Studies
Diploma graduates are eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Science degree (Post-Diploma program) in Agricultural Studies. Applicants to have a minimum GPA of 2.50 or higher.
Royal Roads University
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Management
Diploma graduates are eligible to receive two years of block credit towards the RRU Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science or RRU Bachelor of Science Environmental Management. Applicants are required to have one biology (cellular or biochemistry), one chemistry and two maths (calculus, linear algebra or physics). Entrance to all programs at RRU is on a competitive basis.
Production Horticulture
University of Lethbridge
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Studies
Diploma graduates are eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Science degree (Post-Diploma program) in Agricultural Studies. Applicants to have a minimum GPA of 2.50 or higher.
Bachelor of Arts, Agricultural Studies
Diploma graduates are eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Arts degree (Post-Diploma program) in Agricultural Studies. Applicants to have a minimum GPA of 2.50 or higher.
Turfgrass Management
University of Lethbridge
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Studies
Diploma graduates are eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Science degree (Post-Diploma program) in Agricultural Studies. Applicants to have a minimum GPA of 2.50 or higher.
Bachelor of Arts, Agricultural Studies
Diploma graduates are eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Arts degree (Post-Diploma program) in Agricultural Studies. Applicants to have a minimum GPA of 2.50 or higher.
Partner Institutions
Grant MacEwan University
Bachelor of Science
In collaboration with Grant MacEwan University, Olds College is offering the first year of a Bachelor of Science degree. In year two, students continue their studies at the MacEwan campus in Edmonton.
Niagara Parks Commission School of Horticulture
Qualified NPCSOH Ornamental Horticulture Diploma graduates are eligible for admission to the Olds College Bachelor of Applied Science degree program, Landscape Management, Production Horticulture and Golf Management majors.
Niagara Parks Commission School of Horticulture
Humber College
Qualified Humber College Landscape Technician Diploma graduates are eligible for admission to the Olds College Bachelor of Applied Science degree program, Landscape Management major. Applicants to have a minimum GPA of 2.50 or higher.
Student Exchange
University of Tennessee, Martin Campus
Selected Olds College students will have the opportunity to spend either one semester or an entire academic year at the University of Tennessee, Martin Campus. Participants can pursue studies and gain additional experience in the disciplines of business, agriculture, equine, animal health, horticulture and the natural sciences.
University of Tennessee, Martin Campus
Individual Transfer Credit
For further information on Individual Transfer Credit, Work Experience/Experiential Learning, and Challenge Examination please contact Ceri Vitanov, Associate Registrar, at 1-800-661-6537 or
(403) 556-8286 cvitanov@oldscollege.ca
Transfer credit is a process of receiving credit for courses at Olds College from courses taken at other post-secondary institutions (external transfer credit) or previously taken at Olds College (internal transfer credit). The course(s) must meet the minimum transfer credit guidelines and be applicable to the program.
Transcripts will be reviewed only if you have applied and been accepted into a program of study.
It is the student's responsibility to arrange for all post-secondary transcripts to be sent to Olds College from the other institutions attended. The transcripts will be reviewed on a course by course basis, there is no guarantee that any transfer credit will be awarded. You may be required to submit further documentation such as course outlines and/or course descriptions. Transfer credit will only be considered when you demonstrate on your transcript that you have a minimum grade of either a C- (60 to 64 percent) or four (4) on a nine-point system or two (2) on a four-point system for the course(s) in question.
Our Associate Registrar, Ceri Vitanov, will notify you of your transfer credit assessment by email. The evaluation process may take up to four weeks.
Work Experience/Experiential Learning
You may be granted credit if you can provide proof that you have acquired the competencies of a course through skills and knowledge you have acquired through work experience or experiential learning. This may include, but is not limited to, conferences, professional development and courses offered outside the regular classroom.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:
August 1 for coures to be taken September to December
November 1 for courses to be taken January to April
April 1 for courses to be taken May to August
Complete the Work Experience/Experiential Learning Application Form 
and submit it to Student Services at Olds College along with a letter outlining the rationale for why you are requesting this review.
The Associate Registrar will contact you with further details. You may be required to provide specific information in a portfolio format.
Fee: $30.00 per credit per course
Challenge Examination
If you feel that you have the course competencies from previous learning, you may choose the Work Experience/Experiential Learning or the Challenge Examination option. Students may not use both methods of review for one course. Students must choose one of the review options.
The Challenge Examination process must be discussed with the instructor and may involve an exam and/or the submission of assignments. The testing process will determine whether the competencies of that course have been met.
Challenge Examination is a process of receiving credit for an Olds College course by challenging the competencies of the course. The instructor will determine the challenge process (exam, assignment or both).
Fee: $50.00 per course
