University Transfer Students

Applicants who have completed at least one semester in an accredited Canadian university, with a cumulative average of 65% (2.0 GPA on a scale of 4.0) will be considered for admission to Trent University. One-semester of a university course can be used to satisfy pre-requisites (i.e. One-semester of university Biology can satisfy the SBI4U requirement).

*Minimum admissions average does not guarantee admissions; these are competitive programs, so the competitive average can fluctuate year to year depending on the applicant pool

A minimum grade of 60% is required in any university course to be considered for course-by-course transfer credit assessment

• Up to a maximum of 10.0 credits (two years of full-time study) may be applied to an undergraduate degree at Trent University

You can search Trent's transfer credit database in order to review some of the transfer credits that you may be eligible for.  The transfer credit database is a listing of courses that Trent has previously evaluated for equivalency.  Please note: If you do not see your course listed in the transfer credit database, it probably means that we have not had an opportunity to previously evaluate your course for a transfer credit equivalency.  You may be requested to submit course syllabi. 

Now that you've taken your first step and applied to Trent University you might be wonder what's next? To give you a sense of timeline, we've highlighted in our "Next Steps" page what you can expect in the coming weeks and months. Be sure to track your application and review an outstanding documentation. 

Submitting Transcripts

One of the next crucial steps in the application process for transfer student is submitting transcripts. We require all transcripts from your former post-secondary studies and your high school transcripts - if you have been out of high school for five years or less. Here are a few ways you can submit your transcripts to Trent. 

1.  If you have applied directly to Trent using our direct application https://my.trentu.ca/portal/applications/admissions/public/index , you can upload unofficial transcripts using the Transcript Upload icons under the Academics tab of the myTrent portal. We can then review these and assess for a conditional offer. Please be sure to also request final, official transcripts to be sent to admissions@trentu.ca directly from the institution if your studies have been completed.
2. If you've applied to Trent using our direct application and are transferring from an Ontario University or College - you can also enter your transcripts through you MyTrent student portal using the Manually Entered Transcript icon. This icon can be found on the 'Academics' tab under the 'Admissions' sub-heading. *Please note that unofficial transcripts are accepted on the condition that official transcripts will be submitted prior to the student's intended start date.​​​​​​
3.  You can request your official transcripts from your post-secondary institution to be sent to Trent. Check with your post-secondary institution on how to request a transcript.
4. In some cases, you can request your post-secondary transcript through OUAC to be sent electronically to Trent.

Students who have extenuating circumstances that have affected their grades and wish to disclose this information - can do so by completing Trent's Extenuating Circumstances form. This form can be found on students MyTrent student portal, under the Academics tab.

Congratulations on receiving your offer of admissions. Just a few more steps to follow to make it official! Check out the list of steps here

Once your acceptance to Trent is official, you can immerse yourself in our outstanding community of scholars, dedicated to collaboration and interaction among students, professors, and across disciplines. As a student, you will expand your thinking, gain valuable skills, create lifelong friendships and, open the door to a world of possibility and the career of your dreams.   

Transfer Credit Process

• Your transfer credit evaluation begins as soon as you have received an offer to Trent. We compare your completed post-secondary credits to our Transfer Credit database to provide a preliminary transfer credit assessment. You can view these transfer credits using the Transfer Credit icon under the 'Academics' tab of your MyTrent student portal. 
• If it appears that you could be eligible for more transfer credits, you will receive an email asking you to provide us with course syllabi. The syllabi can be uploaded using the Transfer Credit Course Syllabi Submission form found under the Academics tab of your myTrent portal.
• When we receive your course syllabi, they are reviewed by the relevant faculty member for a possible Trent equivalent. The results of that evaluation are posted to your academic record (Transfer Credit icon). Please note that this process can take a few weeks. 
• When your transfer credit evaluation has been completed, the "Notifications" section of your MyTrent portal will inform you of this. 
• Once your transfer credits are assessed, you can make an appointment with an Academic Advisor - who will help you plan your academic program and select your course. For more information, please visit Trent's Academic Advising webpage.