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Transfer from College to University:
Your Guide to a Flexible Degree

Build your GPA, save on tuition, and seamlessly transfer your credits to top universities in BC and across Canada.

What is the University Transfer Program?

The Two Routes to a Bachelor’s Degree

Direct Entry

Going straight from high school to a 4-year university. 

The College-to-University Route

Taking 1st and 2nd-year university courses in a supportive college environment, then transferring directly into Year 2 or Year 3 at your target university. 

Who It’s For

  • Students who want to upgrade high school grades or fulfill missing prerequisites. 

  • Students building their English proficiency while earning university credits. 

  • Students seeking lower tuition costs and smaller, focused class sizes before entering a major university. 

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Benefits of Starting Your Degree at CC

Affordable Tuition

Save on first- and second-year tuition compared to direct university enrolment

Comprehensive Student Support

Free one-on-one academic tutoring, writing labs, and health & wellness counseling

Smaller Class Sizes

Learn in close-knit classrooms with direct access to dedicated instructors, not massive lecture halls

Flexible Semester Intakes

Start your studies in Spring, Summer, or Fall to match your timeline

GPA Upgrade Opportunity

Complete 24+ credits so universities evaluate you based on your fresh college records

Vibrant Campus Life

Connect with domestic and international peers through campus events, student clubs, and community activities

How University Transfer Works in BC

In British Columbia, colleges and universities share a standardized system (BCCAT) that lets your course credits move with you. Find out how this works based on the number of credits you have: 

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Under 24 Credits
(1 to 7 Courses) 

If you transfer early, universities will look at both your high school grades and your new college marks to decide if you are admitted. 

24 Credits or More (Approx. 8 Courses) for a Fresh Start! 

Once you finish 24 transferable credits at CC, your high school transcript is put behind you. Universities evaluate your application 100% based on your college GPA. 

48 to 60 Credits
(Approx. 16 to 20 Courses) 

Complete your full first two years with us (or finish your Associate of Arts degree) and transfer directly into the 3rd year of a bachelor's degree program at your destination university. 

Top Transfer Destinations & Programs

Where Our Students Transfer

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Plus polytechnics and universities across BC and Canada. 

Popular Transfer Disciplines

Business & Commerce   |   Computer Science   |   Economics   |   Psychology   |   Communications   |   Mathematics & Science 

How to Use the BC Transfer Guide

01

Select Coquitlam College as your sending institution

02

Enter your course code

(e.g., ECON 101 or ENGL 101)

03

Select your destination university (e.g., UBC or SFU)

Result

Instantly see the exact university course equivalency and credit value

Personalized Study Plans & Academic Advising

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Every university program has unique prerequisite requirements. 

Our Academic Advisors work one-on-one with you to construct a customized semester-by-semester study plan, ensuring every single course you take moves you closer to your target degree. 

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CC — Coquitlam College 

Renfrew Campus 

300- 2920 Virtual Way, Vancouver, BC 

(604) 939-6633 

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