Durham College Transfers

Starting at Durham College? Learn how to make your previous experiences count!

If you've got previous post-secondary education or valuable work/life experience, you might be closer to your credential than you think!

Join our Virtual Info Session: Understanding Credit Transfer & PLAR for New Students, to learn how your background can help you fast-track your studies.

🗓️ Sessions will take place virtually on August 25 @ 12 PM and August 27 @ 6:30 PM.

What You'll Discover:
✅ Steps to apply for credit transfer
✅ How PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition) works
✅ Key deadlines and documents you'll need
✅ Where to find support throughout the process

Don't leave credits on the table—start your journey with confidence!

🔗 Register now via our LinkTree!

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DC full-time and part-time Students!

Did you know that if you are applying for a credit transfer request or PLAR for a course you are taking this semester, you have until Day Ten (September 21) of the semester to submit it for consideration?

After this date, credit transfers and PLAR applications for the current semester will not be accepted.

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It's never too early to be prepared!

If you are applying for a credit transfer request for the Spring 2026 semester, Day 10 (May 15, 2026) is the last day to submit a Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) or credit transfer application.

Stay ahead and submit your applications as soon as possible to avoid delays.

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Are you interested in transferring?

Once you have an idea of where you’d like to transfer, there are a few things to consider.

Some key areas and transfer assessment criteria, costs and if the new school will be a good fit for you!

Learn more about what to consider with this helpful infographic.

Durham College ONCAT - The Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer

As a 2016 graduate of the Advanced Law Clerk program at Durham College (DC), Jordan Richardson decided to pursue further education. When she took the next step, she was able to use her previous credits earned at DC and apply them to the Educational Studies at OntarioTech University.

She reached out to the DC Transfer Services team to discuss her options and understand how her prior education could support further studies. She learned that she could use her credits to exempt her from two years of the four-year program, expediting her learning journey.

She notes: "I had a great experience. It was very easy to follow, my questions were answered quickly, and I found it to be a positive, smooth experience."

Ready to explore your own pathway? Connect with Transfer Services today and discover where your future can take you!

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Did you know that before applying to transfer, it’s important to review the school’s transfer requirements?

Each institution has different:
→ transfer policies,
→ admission requirements,
→ costs,
→ application process, etc.

Use the included transfer resource to find school-specific transfer information & contact details.

Durham College ONCAT - The Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer

As a student with prior relevant education, Maggie Finlayson transferred to Durham College's (DC) Human Resources program. She used her university credits to meet her GNED requirements, enabling her to continue her education at DC.

Not having those extra courses on her schedule gave her more breathing room, helped her stay focused on her core courses, and allowed her to work more hours to support her education.

Maggie now works as a Transfer Services Officer on our team and helps students get recognized for their prior learning. She highly recommends that other students look into credit transfer options if they think they might be eligible!

Ready to take the next step and transfer to DC? Connect with Transfer Services today and discover where your future can take you!

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