If you’d like to take a course at another university and have it count toward your Acadia degree, you’ll need to apply for a Letter of Permission.
Here’s how to do it:
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📝 Complete the Letter of Permission Request Form – This confirms that the course will be accepted for transfer credit and that you’re authorized to study at the host institution
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🧑🏫 Submit the form to your academic unit head or director – They’ll review the course and decide if it fits your program
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✅ If approved, your academic unit will forward the form to the Registrar’s Office
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💳 Ensure your student account is in good standing – You must have a zero balance or have made arrangements with Student Accounts before the form can be processed
Once approved, you can register for the course at the host institution. After completing it, make sure the transcript is sent to Acadia so your credit can be applied.
📘 Helpful Definitions:
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Letter of Permission: A formal document that allows you to take a course at another institution for credit toward your Acadia degree
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Host institution: The university or college where you plan to take the external course
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Transfer credit: Recognition of coursework completed elsewhere that counts toward your current degree
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📝 Special Notes:
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Not all external courses are eligible for transfer — always check with your academic unit before applying
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You may need to provide a course outline or syllabus for approval
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International students should consult the Wong International Centre to ensure the external study doesn’t affect their study permit or visa status