Online, Blended, and Multi-Modal Courses: Transfer Credit Policy

Definition of Online Courses for Transfer Credit

For transfer credit assessment, the Faculty of Arts at ´ó·¢²ÊƱƽ̨ considers a course "online" if more than 20% of its delivery is online. This includes:

• Courses that are entirely online.
• Courses with a mix of delivery methods where the online portion exceeds 20% (e.g., 25% online and 75% in-person).

Refer to the Transferring Credit Process (in-person and online) for further details on course requirements and procedures.

Credit Limit for Online Courses

• A maximum of 6 credits of online courses taken through Independent Study Away may count towards your ´ó·¢²ÊƱƽ̨ degree as electives only. If you take an online course via an Independent Study Away program, the course will be recorded on your transcript with a general subject code (e.g., ANTH for Anthropology) followed by "XXX" instead of a specific course number. The course cannot count towards a program requirement.

Exceptions

• ´ó·¢²ÊƱƽ̨ Exchange or Quebec Inter-University Transfers (IUT) are exempt from this policy, meaning both online and in-person courses are accepted equally and there is no distinction. This means that whether you take a course online or in person while on an exchange program or IUT, Arts OASIS will – for Arts courses - aim to articulate (record) it as a ´ó·¢²ÊƱƽ̨ equivalent.
  • Example: if you take the ´ó·¢²ÊƱƽ̨ equivalent of ANTH 343 at your exchange university, it will be transferred and recorded as ANTH 343 on your ´ó·¢²ÊƱƽ̨ transcript without any special designation for online or in-person formats.
  • Students are strongly advised to prioritize in-person courses while studying abroad to fully engage in the exchange experience.
  • Courses Administered by the Faculty of Science:
    • CHEM, COMP, ENVR, GEOG, MATH, PHYS and PSYC courses are available to Faculty of Arts students but are managed by the Faculty of Science.
    • The Faculty of Science determines whether an online course in these disciplines qualifies for transfer credit, and the Faculty of Arts will abide by their decision.
  • Courses Administered by the Desautels Faculty of Management:
    • BUSA, INSY, FINE, MGCR, MGPO, MGSC, MRKT and ORGB are examples of courses that are available to Faculty of Arts students but are managed by the Desautels Faculty of Management.
    • The Desautels Faculty of Management determines whether an online course in these disciplines qualifies for transfer credit, and the Faculty of Arts will abide by their decision.

Restrictions

• Fall/Winter Terms: Students registered at ´ó·¢²ÊƱƽ̨ cannot be concurrently enrolled in an online course outside Quebec during these terms.
• U.S. Loan Recipients: American students receiving U.S. loans must consult the ´ó·¢²ÊƱƽ̨ Scholarships and Student Aid Office about financial implications before seeking to take an online course on an Independent Study Away.
• The Faculties of Engineering and LawÌýdo not permit online, correspondence, or distance education courses for credit towards a ´ó·¢²ÊƱƽ̨ degree. Therefore, online courses under these faculties will not be granted transfer credit.

Application Process

Summer Term

• Outside Quebec (within Canada): Apply for Independent Study Away.
• Within Quebec: Apply for a Quebec Inter-University Transfer (IUT).

Fall/Winter Terms

• Outside Quebec (within Canada): Apply for Independent Study Away (note: you cannot be concurrently enrolled at ´ó·¢²ÊƱƽ̨).
• Within Quebec: Apply for a Quebec Inter-University Transfer (IUT).
• Abroad: Apply for an Exchange.

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