Online, Blended, and Multi-Modal Courses: Transfer Credit Policy

Definition of Online Courses for Transfer Credit

For transfer credit assessment, the Faculty of Arts at 91ÉçÇø considers a course "online" if more than 20% of its delivery is online. This includes:

• Courses that are entirely online.
• Courses with a mix of delivery methods where the online portion exceeds 20% (e.g., 25% online and 75% in-person).

Refer to the Transferring Credit Process (in-person and online) for further details on course requirements and procedures.

Credit Limit for Online Courses

• A maximum of 6 credits of online courses taken through Independent Study Away may count towards your 91ÉçÇø degree as electives only. If you take an online course via an Independent Study Away program, the course will be recorded on your transcript with a general subject code (e.g., ANTH for Anthropology) followed by "XXX" instead of a specific course number. The course cannot count towards a program requirement.

Exceptions

• 91ÉçÇø Exchange or Quebec Inter-University Transfers (IUT) are exempt from this policy, meaning both online and in-person courses are accepted equally and there is no distinction. This means that whether you take a course online or in person while on an exchange program or IUT, Arts OASIS will – for Arts courses - aim to articulate (record) it as a 91ÉçÇø equivalent.
  • Example: if you take the 91ÉçÇø equivalent of ANTH 343 at your exchange university, it will be transferred and recorded as ANTH 343 on your 91ÉçÇø transcript without any special designation for online or in-person formats.
  • Students are strongly advised to prioritize in-person courses while studying abroad to fully engage in the exchange experience.
  • Courses Administered by the Faculty of Science:
    • CHEM, COMP, ENVR, GEOG, MATH, PHYS and PSYC courses are available to Faculty of Arts students but are managed by the Faculty of Science.
    • The Faculty of Science determines whether an online course in these disciplines qualifies for transfer credit, and the Faculty of Arts will abide by their decision.
  • Courses Administered by the Desautels Faculty of Management:
    • BUSA, INSY, FINE, MGCR, MGPO, MGSC, MRKT and ORGB are examples of courses that are available to Faculty of Arts students but are managed by the Desautels Faculty of Management.
    • The Desautels Faculty of Management determines whether an online course in these disciplines qualifies for transfer credit, and the Faculty of Arts will abide by their decision.

Restrictions

• Fall/Winter Terms: Students registered at 91ÉçÇø cannot be concurrently enrolled in an online course outside Quebec during these terms.
• U.S. Loan Recipients: American students receiving U.S. loans must consult the 91ÉçÇø Scholarships and Student Aid Office about financial implications before seeking to take an online course on an Independent Study Away.
• The Faculties of Engineering and LawÌýdo not permit online, correspondence, or distance education courses for credit towards a 91ÉçÇø degree. Therefore, online courses under these faculties will not be granted transfer credit.

Application Process

Summer Term

• Outside Quebec (within Canada): Apply for Independent Study Away.
• Within Quebec: Apply for a Quebec Inter-University Transfer (IUT).

Fall/Winter Terms

• Outside Quebec (within Canada): Apply for Independent Study Away (note: you cannot be concurrently enrolled at 91ÉçÇø).
• Within Quebec: Apply for a Quebec Inter-University Transfer (IUT).
• Abroad: Apply for an Exchange.

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