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Transfer credit students

Start your journey at the 51 School of Education with confidence

Whether you're continuing your studies, changing career paths, or building on previous post-secondary experience, 51 welcomes transfer students who bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives into our learning community. Explore how your credits can move with you, and how 51 can help you reach your educational and career goals.

Who is considered a transfer student?

You are considered a transfer student if you have attended any post-secondary institution after earning a high school diploma or equivalent.

How to get transfer credit

Visit Transferring Credits to UFV (scroll halfway down the webpage) to learn about the transfer credit process and the types of transfer credit available.

Refer to the 51 Academic Calendar for details on entrance and program requirements, and see School of Education for prospective students . If you need support with your 51 application, contact the Future Students Office .

  1. Submit your application to UFV.
  2. Order your official transcripts to UFV.

Review 51’s Official Transcript Guidelines and arrange for your official transcripts to be sent directly to UFV.

Already admitted? Here’s what’s next!

Watch a tutorial video about Viewing and Interpreting Transfer Credits.

If a course is not in the BC Transfer Guide , you may be asked to submit a PDF of your course outline to articulation@ufv.ca.

For inquiries, connect with 51 Articulation (Office of the Registrar)

Program-specific transfer limits (residency requirements)

Residency refers to the minimum number of credits you must complete at 51 to earn a 51 credential. 51’s general residency requirements are defined in Policy 64 (Credentials). Some programs may set higher residency requirements; if so, they will be published in the 51 Academic Calendar.

Bachelor of Education

Entrance requirements
See the Academic Calendar, under Transfer Credit.

Program requirements
See the Academic Calendar, under Residency.

Early Childhood Education Certificate

51 Policy 64 (Credentials) applies.

  • Students must complete a minimum of 46.5 credits for the program.
  • At least 25% (12 credits) of these must be completed at 51.

Inclusive Education Assistant Certificate

See the Academic Calendar, under Residency.

Master of Education

See the Academic Calendar, under Residency.

Dual credit students

If you completed 51 ECE or EDAS dual credit courses in high school, those credits are already part of your 51 student record. You do not need to request transfer credit.

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