If you want to take a course at another university and have it count toward your Acadia degree, you’ll need to request a Letter of Permission (LOP).
📝 Steps to follow
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Download and complete the Letter of Permission Request Form:
👉 LOP Request Form (Word Doc)
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Submit the completed form to the Registrar’s Office: registrar@acadiau.ca
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Make sure your student account balance is clear:
- You must have a zero balance or have made payment arrangements with Student Accounts before your request can be processed.
📌 What the LOP does
- It tells the host institution that Acadia has approved you to take a course there.
- It ensures the course will be recognized for transfer credit once completed.
📘 Helpful Definitions
- Letter of Permission (LOP): An official document from Acadia that allows you to take a course at another university for credit.
- Host institution: The university where you plan to take the course.
- Transfer credit: Credit earned at another institution that counts toward your Acadia degree.
📝 Special Notes
- Always check with your academic advisor before choosing a course at another institution to make sure it fits your program.
- Once you complete the course, you’ll need to submit an official transcript to Acadia for the credit to be applied.