New Undergraduate Students Transfer Credits

Transfer Credits

If you have completed courses at another college or university, you may be able to receive credit for these courses to apply toward your degree at the Faculty of Music. You may also be eligible for transfer credit for the following secondary school curricula: Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level and CEGEP.

The Faculty of Music does not accept transfer credits from the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM).

Transfer credits are assessed based on individual course content, grade achieved and equivalency to courses relevant to the student’s program at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Music.

Transfer credits are only assessed for students that have been admitted, and accepted an offer to the Faculty of Music.

Learn more about applying as a transfer student.

Students coming from high school

Newly admitted students to the Faculty of Music may be eligible to receive transfer credits for courses and exams taken through your secondary school as long as you meet the minimum required score and the courses and exams have been completed before the September of your first year at the University of Toronto.

Newly admitted students that have not taken any post-secondary courses do not have to apply for transfer credit from AP/IB/GCE A-level exams but you do need to ensure that your official final exam results are sent directly from the board administering the exams to University Admissions & Outreach (UAO) at the University of Toronto. Results issued by your school are not acceptable.

For results receive by August 15, your transfer credits will automatically assessed by the end of September.  A maximum of 4.0 credits can be transferred and counted toward breadth electives; music courses are ineligible for transfer.

Students coming from post-secondary/CEGEP

If you are admitted to the Faculty of Music and have previously completed courses at an accredited Canadian or International university/college you may be eligible for transfer credit for these courses. The assessment of previous post-secondary studies for transfer credit is compulsory and you will be required to apply for transfer credit. 

Eligibility: Typically, a final grade equivalent of 60% or more is required for transfer purposes, when the passing mark in these courses is 50%. However, if you have passed a course with less than 60%, you may be eligible to receive transfer credit for it if your cumulative grade point average is above 60%. Only one credit with a grade between 50-59%, however, may count for every five credits earned with final grades above 60%. 

Please note that grades achieved at previous institutions do not transfer. 

Select the option below for information that applies to you for more information about transfer credits.

Applying for transfer credits

This application process is not required if you are coming directly from high school with AP/IB /GCE A-level courses. It should be used for all other transfer credits requests including U of T courses.

The assessment of previous post-secondary studies for transfer credit is compulsory. Failure to comply with the stated procedures and/or failure to resolve any outstanding obligations within the stipulated deadlines, such as the submission of additional documentation or the completion of divisional interviews, will result in forfeiting of these credits.

Recommended deadline is June 24, 2024.

Transfer credit applications submitted by the above deadline will receive assessment prior to the start of classes.  

1

Submit your application

Complete the Transfer Credit Application Form  Full instructions are available on the form. 

Note: a separate form must be submitted if you are requesting credits from multiple colleges/universities.

2

Pay the transfer credit assessment fee.

Submit your online fee payment to proceed with the assessment.

$31.75 effective May 1, 2024.

3

Submit course outlines

For courses completed outside of the University of Toronto, you will be required to submit course outlines/syllabi to registrar.music@utoronto.ca 

4

Check your final transcripts

Ensure that all final official transcripts have been sent directly to University Admissions & Outreach (UAO); check your status on the Join U of T Portal.

Electronic transcripts are preferred through Join U of T; any sent by mail should be directed to:

University Admissions & Outreach: 172 St. George St. Toronto, ON M5R 0A3

5

After assessment, arrange an advising appointment

Once you have received your transfer credit assessment, it is recommended to book an advising appointment with the Assistant Registrar regarding course selection.

Have a question?

Contact the Registrar's Office for questions related to your transfer credit application.