Determining Course Equivalencies & Obtaining Transfer Credit

Exchange/Study Away Students:

STEP 1. 
All courses that have already been evaluated will be listed on the Course Equivalency System database.  The first step is to check if the course has already been evaluated.

If the course does not appear on the database, log into the Course Equivalency System and submit a request to have the course evaluated.  Once the evaluation has been done, you will receive an email notification.

STEP 2.
 Once the course(s) have been evaluated for equivalency, your advisor must approve it/them as appropriate for your program.

1.  Log into Minerva, select the Student Records Menu, select the Exchange/Study away Menu, select Approval for Transfer Credit Assessment.

2.  Provided your Academic Advisor approves your courses, upon completion of your courses an official transcript must be sent from the host university directly to McGill.

3.  Once step 2 is complete, email the saoadvisor.macdonald [at] mcgill.ca (SAO Advisor) in order for your transfer credits to be applied to your record. Please include your name and ID number in the email.

Newly Admitted University Transfer/ Second Degree Students:

Students who have taken university level courses at an accredited university prior to admission to McGill University may be eligible for transfer credit.

Transfer credit and course equivalencies for work completed at another institution prior to admission to McGill University must be determined by the end of the first term of study.

Step 1. Review the course equivalency database to determine if the course completed has already been reviewed for equivalency. If the course is deemed equivalent and has not expired, proceed to step 4.

* Note, if you are seeking to evaluate 3 courses for 1 or more equivalencies (e.g. MATH 1XX + MATH 2XX + MATH 3XX= AEMA 310), you cannot use the database. Provide the instructor of the Agricultural and Environmental Science course with a detailed course outline of the courses you completed and ask that it be evaluated for equivalency. Complete the top portion of the Course Equivalency Application form and ask the instructor to sign the form if the course is deemed equivalent. Bring the form to your program advisor for signing and send the completed form to the Faculty Advisor at saoadvisor.macdonald [at] mcgill.ca for further processing.

Step 2. Provided the course is deemed equivalent, but has expired, select 'Request Reassessment'. Follow the instructions on screen. Once a decision is rendered, you will be notified by email. Proceed to step 4.

Step 3. In instances where the course in question has never undergone assessment, a new review for equivalency will be necessary. Acquire the syllabus for the completed course and adhere to the outlined steps in the course equivalency database.

Step 4. Once all relevant courses have been reviewed for equivalency, conclude by filling out the Transfer Credit Request form. Send the completed form to the Faculty Advisor at saoadvisor.macdonald [at] mcgill.ca for further processing. Ensure to include both your name and ID number in your email. Please be aware that the processing of transfer credits will be finalized exclusively upon the receipt of an official transcript from your respective academic institution.

For Courses Completed at McGill University's Downtown Campus

The McGill (downtown) to McGill (Macdonald) course equivalencies listed below are recognized by the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. As a Macdonald campus student, the courses will automatically be considered equivalent and there is no action to be taken.

Note: If you are taking a minor or second major within another faculty please be sure to check with that academic advisor if these are acceptable.  Students in other faculties must check with their own faculty.

For instructions on evaluating a downtown course for equivalency to a Macdonald Campus course, please see below.

*This list is based on the courses that have been evaluated at this time. Please check back regularly for any changes.

*Last updated: August 28. 2023

Evaluating McGill University Downtown Course For Equivalency to a Macdonald Campus Course

STEP 1.
If the course is not listed, obtain a Course Equivalency application form here.

STEP 2.
Provide the instructor of the Agricultural and Environmental Science course with a detailed course outline of the course taken downtown and ask that it be evaluated for equivalency.  Complete the top portion of the Course Equivalency Application form and ask the instructor to sign the form if the course is deemed equivalent.

STEP 3.
Bring the form to your program advisor for signing.

STEP 4.
Send the completed form to the Faculty Advisor at saoadvisor.macdonald [at] mcgill.ca for final review and processing.