Steps to apply for transfer credit and PLAR
Georgian’s Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) process helps you earn credit for the knowledge and experience you already have. You can transfer credits from previous education or have your work and life experience assessed through Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR), allowing you to apply past learning toward your program.
How do I transfer credits into Georgian?
Get a head start on your program with transfer credits!
If you’ve completed courses at different post-secondary institution, you may be able to apply those credits toward your program at Georgian. Transfer credits let you build on what you’ve already learned, saving you time and keeping you on track toward graduation.
Provide official transcripts
Official transcripts must be sent to Georgian College directly from the issuing institution. You may request an official transcript one of the following ways:
- Request an official transcript from your previous institution and ask for it be sent to CPL@georgiancollege.ca, or
- Share your official transcript with CPL@georgiancollege.ca through your OCAS portal, or
- Share your official transcript with CPL@georgiancollege.ca through your MyCreds account.
Provide course outlines
Course outlines must be from the same time the credit was achieved and must include course content, learning
outcomes, and grading schemes. Contact your issuing institution to obtain a copy of the required course outline(s).
- Login to the Transfer Credit System using your Georgian College single-sign-on credentials.
- Starting on the Timeline tab, click on Enter your claims to build your portfolio. A portfolio is a group of documents that shows a record of your experience as it relates to the course.
- Add the name of the previous institution of study by clicking the Actions button, then click Add learning.
- Input your prior learning information by clicking Add credential and/or Add course. If you have completed a degree you could be eligible for COMM course exemptions, so make sure you include your completed degree credential in your petition.
- Upload the course outline under Supporting files associated with this course by clicking Add File.
- Click on the Petitions tab, then click the Actions button near the top right of the page. Finally, click on Submit a new petition.
- Confirm the correct courses have been selected for your petition from the Prior learning list.
- When asked to select a program, choose the Georgian College program you are transferring into.
Check the status of your petition
- You can view your petition status by logging in to the Transfer Credit System and clicking on the Petitions tab.
- A completed petition will have a link to your credit offer. Alternatively, you can click on the Credit offers tab to
view. - A cancelled petition is generally due to additional information being required. You can view the cancellation reason and read the cancellation notes to understand what you are required to do to complete your petition. You will then need to submit a new petition containing all of the required documents for assessment.
It is your responsibility to with draw from the course(s) that you have received a credit transfer for. This is done in Banner.
Our Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) team is here to support you every step of the way. If you have any questions about the transfer credit or PLAR process, don’t hesitate to reach out – we’re happy to help! You can contact us at cpl@georgiancollege.ca.
-CPL Team
How do I transfer my relevant work or life experience into Georgian?
Do you have relevant work and/or life experience that relates to your program(s) of interest at Georgian? Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) is your opportunity to turn real-world experience into academic credit.
Whether you’ve gained skills through work, volunteering, military service or independent learning, PLAR allows you to have that knowledge assessed and applied toward your program. If you have relevant experience, PLAR is a smart way to fast-track your education and get closer to your career goals.
Wondering if PLAR is right for you?
Visit the Transfer Experience home page to explore your options. Click How it Works to learn more about the PLAR process, or Get Started to launch the PLAR Eligibility Wizard.
• If the PLAR Eligibility Wizard determines you may be eligible, click Sign Up Today and continue through the Profile Builder steps.
• Once your profile is completed, you will reach your Dashboard. The Dashboard will be your main hub during the PLAR process.
• Ensure all your profile information is accurate before moving to Step 2.
• From your Dashboard, click on Start a Petition. Follow through the system steps to complete your petition.
• You will be notified by email whenever an update is made to your petition. Check your email regularly to stay informed about where your petition stands.
Next Steps/Actions: If there is an Action you are required to do, Sign In to your profile, then go to your Dashboard. Next, open the Petition and follow the actions required in the Next Step box. Action items need to be completed to ensure your petition continues to move forward.
Status of Petition: You will be able to view your petition status on your Dashboard. It is recommended to check Message Center within the Petition for further information.
Note: you will be required to submit a petition for each PLAR.
If you are eligible to proceed:
• You will be notified by email to build and submit your ePortfolio which demonstrates evidence of your learning experiences.
• You will have to acknowledge the guidelines and agree to pay the PLAR fee. Refer to Fee Information on our website for PLAR fees and how to pay.
• You will be notified by email with the results of the assessment or if any additional information is required. For further information around the outcome of the assessment, refer to the Decision History box at the bottom of the petition page.
If you are not eligible to proceed:
• The Next Step box will indicate that the Petition is closed, refer to the Decision History box for further information.
• If your PLAR exception(s) has been approved, it is your responsibility to withdraw from the course(s) through Banner if you are registered in them.
Contact us
Contact Transfer Services
The Credit for Prior Learning team is available for questions related to the process of transferring at Georgian.
You can also review frequently asked questions (FAQs) about earning credit for prior academic work, from individual to block transfers, required documentation and everything in between.