Credit Transfer (CT) is defined as the process by which credit is granted towards a credential by one institution for programs or courses previously completed at a recognized institution. The granting of credit is based on the evaluation of comparable subject matter. Currently, credit transfer information is primarily available through contacting individual institutions and/or viewing specified listings in their calendars.

Credit transfer processes may be applied when a person has completed courses or programs and would like to request credit at another educational institution (see Section 2.6 of the RPL Referral Guide).

Transfer credit information is posted to the Saskatchewan Post-secondary Online Trasfer Guide: www.psotg.ca

In 2002, the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC) approved a strategy to improve credit-transfer systems and promote mobility for students across Canada. Given the differences in credit-transfer systems and post-secondary structures among provinces and territories, the initial focus was on developing and enhancing the Canadian credit-transfer system.

In the summer of 2009, the Ministerial Statement on Credit Transfer in Canada was updated and approved by ministers responsible for post-secondary education in each Canadian jurisdiction. The statement includes six principles which are founded on the premise that learners at all stages of their lives and careers should be able to easily move into, between, and out of post-secondary education because “it is a key component in building a post-secondary education system that makes lifelong learning a reality.”

Natalie Shorten, Policy Analyst
Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration
12th Floor, 1945 Hamilton Street,
REGINA SK S4P 2C8

Phone: (306) 787-3845
Fax: (306) 787-7182
rpl@gov.sk.ca