Take Your Education Further
Build On What You’ve Learned
At Cape Breton University, we recognize the value of the education and experience already earned. Whether transferring from another college or university, returning to complete your degree, or building on prior learning and work experience, students have multiple pathways to continue their education at CBU.
Transferring Your Credits to CBU
CBU welcomes all students with an interest in continuing their education. Credits do not expire, so picking up where you left off is easier than you think. If you have completed courses at another recognized post-secondary institution, you may be able to transfer those courses to Cape Breton University, avoiding duplication of course work and extra expense for your education.
Transfer Credit
Transfer credit is awarded for any course a student has successfully taken that is a good match with a course offered by CBU. Course equivalencies are continuously reviewed by the Registrar’s Office and/or individual Departments and are subject to change. Students can use these credits to fulfill up to 50% of the course requirements for their CBU degree.
Transfer Credit Assessment
CBU does not pre-assess transfer credits prior to admission. Once a student has applied and been accepted by CBU, transfer credit assessments are then completed by the Registrar’s Office. This process evaluates and determines the number of credits eligible to be applied toward a student’s degree at CBU. Interested students should follow the Transfer Checklist steps to apply to CBU and have a credit transfer assessment completed.
Articulation Agreements
At CBU, we are proud to offer several degree pathways via active articulation agreements, helping students save time, reduce costs and move closer to their education and career goals. Articulation Agreements, also called transfer agreements or transfer pathways, document a pathway between two or more colleges or universities and their academic programs. It is an official guarantee that courses completed at one college and/or university will be accepted when a student transfers to another college and/or university, should they meet the program requirements.
CBU provides a searchable database of active Articulation Agreements that Cape Breton University has with institutions across Canada and the globe. This database is to be used for planning and informational purposes only, and is best accessed on desktop.
Note: CBU endeavours to ensure the completeness and accuracy of this information, however, the University reserves the right to change any of the information at any time without notice.
Other Transfer Options
Prior Learning Assessment
If you are a student who feels that their work experience, training and/or non-traditional learning outside of the classroom is equivalent to a course requirement, you can submit a Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) once accepted to CBU. Many mature students apply for a PLA based on their industry experience that directly relates to their program of choice. It is recommended that students apply for transfer credits in addition to the PLA.
Scholarships, Bursaries and Financial Aid
CBU’s Student Finance Hub provides helpful resources for tuition and fees information, payment options, key deadlines, scholarships/bursaries for transfer students and where to find support when needed.
Questions/Help
Contact transfer_credits@cbu.ca for more information about transfer credits. CBU’s ServiceHub is also a great way to quickly access resources and relevant information to meet your academic and service needs.
