Transfer Credits Evaluation for Graduate Students

Maximum number of transfer credits by program

Students applying to the Master of Administrative Studies (MAS) program can receive up to 9 credits (maximum 6 credits in specialization area).

Students in Master of Science in Applied Computer Science (MSACS) can receive up to 9 credits. Students in Master of Hospitality Management Studies (MHMS) can receive up to 3 credits.

What courses can be considered

If you have completed a master’s degree at a recognized post-secondary institution, and the course was completed within the last 5 years (for transfer to MAS and MSACS) or 6 years (for transfer to MHMS), you can apply for transfer credits. You are responsible for identifying both the course you are transferring from and the course you are transferring into on the application form. The course should be equivalent to 3 U.S. academic credits, and you should have received a grade equivalent of a “B” or higher (3.0 on a 4.0 points GPA scale). The course content should be at least 80% similar to the equivalent course offered at FDU. Courses submitted for transfer credit will be reviewed and evaluated by the program coordinator and/or the College. In assessing requests for transfer credits, the faculty may require students to complete additional coursework to update their knowledge and skills to meet master’s degree requirements.

Before submitting your application for transfer credits, please view the curriculum for the program you’re starting at FDU Vancouver here, and refer to Graduate Transfer Credit Policies for detailed requirements.

How to apply for transfer credits

You can apply for transfer credits by submitting the Application for Transfer Credits Consideration Form to vancouver-admissions@fdu.edu with the list of courses you are requesting transfer into, along with the course syllabus to be reviewed by the Program Coordinators. The form and supporting documents must be submitted after you’ve paid a tuition deposit and no later than four weeks before the start date of your program, as shown on your Letter of Acceptance. Refer to Graduate Transfer Credit Policies for detailed requirements of supporting documents.

After Your Transfer Credits Have Been Pre-approved

If you’ve been pre-approved for transfer credits into a master’s program (including EPS5299 and EPS6299), you must submit the following documents for verification before the program start date to finalize the transfer:

· The official transcript, and

· The external evaluation report, if required, and

· The course description/syllabus sent directly from the university.

Refer to Graduate Transfer Credit Policies for detailed requirements of document verification for transfer credits.

Deadlines

  • Application for transfer credits must be submitted no later than four weeks before the start date of your program, as shown on your Letter of Acceptance. Applications after the deadline will not be considered.
  • Document verification for transfer credits should be completed before the start date of your program, as shown on your Letter of Acceptance.

Course Waiver for Computer Science Foundation Courses (CSCI5505, CSCI5557, CSCI5565)

Your Computer Science Foundation Course waiver is already evaluated at the time of application based on your academic transcripts. To request exemption from a course that was not waived at the time of admission, please submit the Application for Transfer Credits Consideration Form along with the course syllabi and any supporting documents to vancouver-admissions@fdu.edu, to be reviewed by the Program Coordinator. This must be done after receiving your Letter of Offer and no later than four weeks before the program start date (orientation date), as indicated in your Letter of Acceptance. All requests are subject to approval by the program coordinator.

Students who need to take one or more Computer Science Foundation Courses are notified via email and on the application portal at the time of admission.

What courses can be considered to waive a Computer Science Foundation Course

  • You must have declared the educational experience and provided the transcript to the Admissions office at the time of application.
  • The course must have been completed at a recognized post-secondary institution within the last 10 years, must be equivalent to 3 academic credits, and you should have received a grade equivalent to a “C” or higher (2.0 on a 4.0 GPA scale).
  • Online courses delivered on MOOC platforms such as Coursera are not accepted for foundation course waivers.