Admission Information for Transfer Students

Applicants applying to the following programs must submit additional information to complete their application:

Associate Diploma in Turfgrass Management

DTM Background Information Form (BIF)

• Recommended Deadline: March 1, 2026

Applications and documents received after this date will be considered as space allows.

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture

BLA Background Information Form (BIF)

• Deadline: March 1, 2026

Post-Degree and Visiting Students

Intent Form: If you hold a degree and have applied to pursue additional studies, this form is required to confirm the intent of your future studies. Please complete the PDF form and upload it through your WebAdvisor account.

Deadline:

• Winter entry: December 1
• Summer entry: April 1
• Fall entry: May 1

You must submit official transcripts from all secondary and post-secondary institutions attended, including:

• High school (including summer school)
• University
• College
• Night school
• Online courses taken at a provincially approved high school or learning centre
• An accredited private school or organization officially recognized or authorized as an institution of learning.

A transcript is considered official if it is produced by and bears the seal of the issuing institution. Official transcripts must be sent from the issuing institution directly to Admission Services.

Transcript Requests through OUAC: The OUAC provides an electronic transcript service for applicants who have attended High School, College, or University in Ontario. When completing your application, you can pay the OUAC to contact your former school(s) and request electronic transcripts from the issuing institution to be sent directly to Admission Services at the University of Guelph. This is recommended.

If your former high school, University, or College is not one of the schools that the OUAC can contact on your behalf, you will have to contact each institution to arrange to have your transcript(s) sent to Admission Services at applicant@uoguelph.ca.

If you are submitting transcripts or other official documents in a language other than English you must also submit notarized legal literal translations of these documents in English.

Note: We will use unofficial transcripts for initial admission consideration. Upload your unofficial high school and post-secondary transcripts through ‘My Documents’ in WebAdvisor.

Check 'My Documents' in WebAdvisor to see what documents are required to complete your application. Your application will be reviewed once all required documents have been received.

• Education Declaration: If we’ve requested an Education Declaration, we need to confirm whether or not you have completed additional studies beyond what you declared on your application. Please complete the PDF form and upload it through your WebAdvisor account.
• Support Letter: In some cases, the Admission Committee may request a support letter. A support letter is your opportunity to tell Admission Services more about why you want to transfer to the University of Guelph. If your average is below the minimum admission requirements, your support letter should address your previous academic performance and explain the steps you've taken to ensure future academic success. Please submit your support letter (PDF file) through WebAdvisor.

A support letter is your opportunity to tell Admission Services more about why you want to transfer to the University of Guelph. If your average is below the minimum admission requirements, your support letter should address your previous academic performance and explain the steps you’ve taken to ensure future academic success.

If a support letter has been requested, you’ll see ‘Support Letter’ listed as a required document in the Documents section of your WebAdvisor account. You can upload your letter directly through your WebAdvisor account.

If a support letter has not been requested but you would like to submit one, please e-mail your letter directly to Admission Services at applicant@uoguelph.ca.

Note: Submitting a support letter does not guarantee admission.

We do not pre-assess admissibility or transfer credits. If you receive an offer of admission, you can view your transfer credits in WebAdvisor.

We do not pre-assess admissibility or transfer credits. We review and assign transfer credits during the admission process. Successful applicants are notified of their transfer credit in their offer of admission letter*.

*Due to professional accreditation standards, transfer credits for students who are admitted to the Bachelor of Engineering program are reviewed and assigned after an applicant has accepted their offer of admission

We’ve published lists of courses at other Ontario Universities that have previously been reviewed and approved for transfer credit here: Course Equivalencies by Universities.

You may also find helpful course equivalency information on ONTransfer.ca.

These resources are meant to act as a guide only; the University of Guelph reserves the right to change or cancel equivalencies at any time.

If you've previously attended College or University, you will likely be considered a transfer student for admission purposes. A mature student is someone who has been out of full-time high school for two years or more and has never enrolled at a post-secondary school.

You must declare all schools/institutions you have previously attended. The Admission Committee will consider your complete academic background when reviewing your application. In some cases, academic upgrading may be required. Please contact Admission Services for more information.

Connect with us at transferinfo@uoguelph.ca, and include the questions that you have about transferring. We can answer most questions and provide information and resources by e-mail, but if we can’t, we will provide a link to book an appointment with an Admission Counsellor.

Yes, you will be considered for transfer credit from all previously enrolled post-secondary institutions. Transfer credit cannot be pre-assessed, it will be assessed at the time of your admission.

No, all 4U prerequisites must be completed prior to beginning your studies at the University of Guelph.

You have the option of taking the appropriate subject prerequisite(s) at an Adult Learning Centre or through a Ministry of Education inspected and accredited private school course provider.

Transfer applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis as applications become complete. Please monitor your Web Advisor account to ensure all required documents have been received. For limited enrollment programs, Admission Committees typically review all applications at once after the document submission deadline.

Offers of admission are usually conditional if you have courses in progress, or if we haven’t received official transcripts from your former institution(s). Specific conditions and deadlines will be outlined in your offer.

If you would like to have a transfer credit reassessed, contact your Admission Counsellor and provide them with a detailed course outline.

Yes. Transfer applicants must present the subject prerequisites for their intended program. In some cases, an equivalent post-secondary course may be used to fulfill this requirement.

Transfer students are not always placed neatly into second or third year. Your class level and remaining time to graduation depend on the specific transfer credits granted, degree requirements, prerequisites, course sequencing, and course availability.

Transfer students are not normally eligible for direct entry into co-op. Those who apply will be considered for the regular program. If you’re interested in co-op, you may be eligible to apply as an in-course student. Meet with your Academic Advisor to confirm your academic level (first year, second year, etc.) and then contact the Co-operative Education department to learn more about eligibility.