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Admission From Other Countries
Applicants from countries other than Canada and the U.S. will be
considered for admission on the presentation of an academic program
from an accredited high school or other educational institution which
is the equivalent of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma and which
includes appropriate university preparation courses. Satisfactory scores
on college entrance examinations such as the American College Test
(ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) may also be required
for admission. All transcripts must be presented in English, either
translated directly by the school or through an approved third-party
transcript translation/evaluation organization (i.e. World Education
Services) at the student’s expense.
Information about the ACT is available from the American College
Testing Program, Box 168, Iowa City, Iowa, USA 52240. Information
about the SAT is available from Entrance Examination Board, Box
592, Princeton, New Jersey, USA 08540.
Each international student will be assessed on an individual basis.
Admission to Redeemer University College will be based on a
combination of the requirements for university admission in the
applicant’s country of residence and requirements in Canada. In all
cases clear and official transcripts are required.
Immigration Requirements
Citizens and legal residents of the United States are allowed to apply
for student permits at their Canadian port of entry. It is imperative that
a student be in possession of a letter of acceptance from Redeemer
University College, have evidence of sufficient funds for all tuition
and accommodation, and have identification establishing U.S.
citizenship or a U.S. alien resident card. A document processing fee
will be collected at the port of entry. Since immigration requirements
are subject to change, students are strongly encouraged to contact the
Canadian Consulate nearest them prior to crossing the border.
International students need to make application for a study permit with
the Canadian Embassy, High Commission, or Consulate in their own
countries. Application for a study permit should be made as early as
possible to ensure sufficient time for processing. International students
must present a study permit to the Registrar’s Office at Redeemer prior
to enroling in courses. More information is available at www.cic.gc.ca.
Admission as a Mature Student
An applicant who does not meet the normal admission criteria can be
considered for admission as a mature student provided the following
conditions are met:
• The applicant will be at least 21 years of age during the regular
academic year.
• The applicant has not attended school on a full-time basis for at least
two years.
• The applicant can demonstrate through letters of reference, college
entrance test scores, and/or transcripts for any high school work
completed that he or she has potential for academic success at the
university level.
Admission as a Transfer Student
Transfer students must present the same application forms and
transcripts as those applying for first-year standing, including an
official transcript from each post-secondary institution attended.
Applicants transferring with fewer than 24 credit hours of postsecondary
studies (equivalent of 8 three-credit courses) will be
considered for admission on the basis of their secondary school grades;
however, the post-secondary work of such applicants will be evaluated
for possible transfer credit.
Along with their application, transfer students are requested to submit
course outlines/syllabi for courses completed at other post-secondary
institutions for which transfer credit is sought. Evaluation of transfer
credit is completed after a student has been admitted, and once all
appropriate documents have been received by the Registrar’s Office.
Redeemer University College reserves the right to accept for transfer
credit only those courses which comply with the academic standards and
policies established by the Senate. The maximum number of courses
that can be accepted for transfer credit from an undergraduate university
institution is 30 courses towards a 40 course general program (see page
53 for the Residency Policy). The grades received at another institution
will not be incorporated in the cumulative grade point average for the
work completed at Redeemer University College. For specific transfer
information, the applicant should consult with the Registrar’s Office.
Transfer from Universities
Admission to Redeemer University College is decided on the basis of
performance at the post-secondary institution from which the student
is transferring. The overall standing must be a C- (60% or 4.00 on a 12
point scale).
Redeemer has adopted the Pan-Canadian Protocol on the
Transferability of University Credits. Students may receive credit for
courses completed at another recognized university where credit was
given under the following conditions:
• Courses must be acceptable in the program to which transfer is being
sought either as required courses or as electives.
• Grades must be of at least a C- level. Exceptions to this
may be made for students who have participated in official
exchange programs.
Transfer from Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT)
Admission to Redeemer University College is decided on the basis of
performance at the post-secondary institution from which the student is
transferring. The overall standing must be a B- (70% or 7.00 on a 12
point scale). Transfer credits are granted for courses with a minimum
grade of B- on a case-by-case scenario based on the program or
courses completed. An evaluation of course outlines/syllabi will
determine possible equivalency and credit will be granted based on this
evaluation. Students who have completed courses in a program with
a more technical or applied focus will likely receive less transfer credit.
Applicants admitted as mature students will normally be placed on
academic probation. Some mature applicants may be asked to attend
an interview with the Admissions Committee.
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