Transfer Students
StFX welcomes applications from students who wish to join the StFX community and have completed credit courses at a university or college. A transfer student is one who has attended a college or university since graduating from high school. Courses completed at another university or college may be applied to a degree at StFX. These courses – known as transfer credits – are recognition of the academic coursework completed. Please review the menu items below for more information about transfer credits at StFX.
Mature Students
Applicants who have not completed secondary, or post-secondary education, and who have been out of school for at least three years may be considered for admission. We will assess applicant's academic background and past employment, and consider each applicant on an individual basis. All mature applicants who are interested taking a course for credit or auditing a course must complete an application, and the pre-requisite requirements for the program they are applying to with a minimum overall average of 70% with no mark less than 65%.
Senior citizens (age 65 and over) are not charged tuition fees for undergraduate courses that are taken on campus. The $40 processing fee for the application, and student fees still apply.
Please see the course requirements by program here.
All nursing programs require CASPer to be completed prior to the respective deadlines.
Here is what you need to do:
StFX will review your courses for transferability and inform you of the outcomes as quickly as possible. The time required to complete the review can vary, but will generally fit within a 4-6 week timeframe.
Any courses that can be transferred to your program of study at StFX will reduce the number of credits needed to complete your program at StFX. The number of previous credits that can be applied to your program depends upon two things:
StFX has articulation agreements with several institutions. These agreements support student mobility between programs in both institutions. The terms and specific requirements of the agreements vary. Contact Admissions for eligibility requirements.
Sending Institution
Completed Program
StFX program
Details
Holland College
Music Performance Diploma
Bachelor of Music
Eligible graduates will receive 2 years credit and complete the StFX degree after 2 years full-time study
Kinesiology Diploma
Bachelor of Science or Arts in Human Kinetics
Eligible students will receive up to 60 credits.
Nova Scotia Community College
NSCC Diploma in Music Arts
Business Administration Diploma
Bachelor of Business Administration
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma
LPN-BSc Nursing Pathway
Eligible for advanced standing in StFX’s 2-year Accelerated BScN program and are eligible to earn the BScN after 20 months of continuous instruction.
University of New Brunswick Saint John
Bachelor of Science Students
Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition
Students who have taken the required courses at UNBSJ, and who have completed required online courses from StFX, will be eligible to receive 2 years credit and complete the StFX BScHNUdegree after 2 years full-time study.
Cape Breton University
Bachelor of Science
Students who have taken the required courses at CBU will be eligible to receive 2 years credit and complete the StFX degree after 2 years full-time study.
Bermuda College
Associate of Science (Actuarial Science)
Bachelor of Science in Math (Actuarial Science Concentration)
Eligible graduates will receive 2 years credit and complete the StFX degree after 2 years full-time study.
Associate of Science (Biology or Chemistry Concentration)
BSc with Major in Chemistry or Biology
BSc in Human Nutrition
Students must complete 2 StFX courses online during the summer prior to arriving at StFX.
Associate of Arts (Math, English, Psychology or Sociology Concentration)
Bachelor of Arts with Major
Any questions about the transfer credit process or status of your review can be directed to transfer@stfx.ca