🔹 How do I take a course at another university for credit at Acadia 🔹 What is a Letter of Permission 🔹 How do I apply for a Letter of Permission 🔹 Can Engineering students transfer credits from another institution 🔹 Who approves my Letter of Permission request

Acadia students can take courses at other institutions through a Letter of Permission. The request form ensures the course will transfer back to Acadia and informs the host institution of approval. Students must submit the completed form to their academic unit head/director, who forwards it to the Registrar’s Office if approved. A zero balance with Student Accounts is required.

Here’s how to take a course at another university with a Letter of Permission: 

📋 Steps to follow: 

1. Complete the Letter of Permission Request Form 

2. Submit the form to your academic unit head/director (School of Engineering) 

3. If approved, your academic unit will forward it to the Registrar’s Office 

4. Ensure you have a zero balance or have made arrangements with Student Accounts 

✅ The Letter of Permission guarantees your course will transfer back to Acadia and lets the host institution know you’re approved to study there. 

📘 Helpful Definitions: 

• Letter of Permission: Official approval allowing you to take a course at another institution and transfer credit back to Acadia 

• Host institution: The university where you plan to take the course 

• Transfer credit: Credit earned at another institution that counts toward your Acadia degree 

📎 Suggested Links: 

• Registrar’s Office 

• School of Engineering Overview 

• Admissions Information