Transfer Credits

 TRANSFERRING FROM RMC

For information on course transferability from RMC to other colleges and universities in Alberta, refer to the Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer (ACAT) at www.acat.gov.ab.ca.
Your RMC transcript will need to be reviewed by the receiving institution to confirm transferability of courses.  To request a RMC transcript, download the Transcript Request Form, mail or fax the completed form with payment to RMC, and your request will be processed within 3 working days.

TRANSFERRING TO RMC

Official transcripts from other post-secondary institutions will be evaluated for potential transfer credit to RMC on a course by course basis.  For a list of courses that have been pre-approved for transfer from other Alberta colleges and universities into RMC programs, refer to the Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer (ACAT) at www.acat.gov.ab.ca  

General Transfer Credit Criteria

• Courses completed at recognized degree-granting institutions such as public universities, university colleges, community colleges or Bible Colleges accredited with the Association for Biblical Higher Education are acceptable for transfer credit into RMC programs to a maximum of 75 credits.
• Courses must present grades of “C” or better.
• Courses must satisfy requirements of the RMC program chosen.
• At least 9 credits of biblical/theological studies must be completed at RMC:  3 credits in Biblical Studies, 3 credits in Spiritual Theology and 3 credits in Theology.
• A minimum of 6 credits at the 300/400 level in the professional studes courses for the Human Services programs must be completed at RMC.  The Senior Research Project in the HSABS program must be completed at RMC.
• Transfer credit grades are not considered when calculating the RMC grade point average.
• RMC cannot guarantee other institutions will accept credits which it has accepted on transfer.

Additional Transfer Credit Criteria

Non-Accredited Institutions

RMC has a formal transfer agreement with Canadian Lutheran Bible Institute.  Students who complete certificate programs may be awarded a full year of transfer credit; diploma programs may transfer 42-28 credits, depending on the RMC program chosen.

• Unaccredited institutions that do not meet the ABHE policy on awarding transfer credit will be awarded no more than 70% of course work; grades must be C+ or better; and a minimum of 45 credits or ½ of the program must be completed at RMC.
• Limited transfer credit has been awarded  for course work completed at Covenant Bible College, Peace River Bible Institute, Victory Bible College, Capernway and Youth With a Mission.  For more information, contact the Registrar.

International Baccalaureate
Transfer credit may be awarded towards program or elective courses to a maximum of 6 credits for higher level subjects only presenting grades of 5 or higher.

Advanced Placement
Transfer credit may be awarded towards program or elective courses to a maximum of 6 credits for courses presenting grades of 4 or higher.

Field Education or Practicums
Field Education labs are closely evaluated by the Field Education Department to determine if they are transferable.

Practica transfers may be permitted subject to agreement by Program Coordinators conditional upon:

• Review of paperwork indicating appropriate outcomes and evaluations
• Appropriate level of student’s program
• Recentness
• Qualifications of supervisor
• Nature of the evaluation