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For Applicants:

Advanced Standing
Students may be able to obtain transfer credit / advanced standing for previously obtained post-secondary education, reducing tuition costs and time required to complete a degree.  Transfer credit / advanced standing is considered on a case by case basis and considers both the students previous studies as well as the program being applied to.  Following is what is currently considered for transfer credit / advanced standing purposes:
  • up to a maximum of 18 credits from a two-year college diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0
  • up to a maximum of 24 credits from a three-year college diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0
  • approved courses from other university degree programs with a minimum "C" grade in each course
Students applying to a Bachelor of Commerce degree program may also have the following considered:
  • up to a maximum of 39 credits from the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI) and the Institute of Canadian Bankers (ICB) combined
  • up to a maximum of 45 credits from a three-year Business Administration college diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.2

A list of courses currently considered from the CSI / ICB by Nipissing University can be found at the link below.

Recognized CSI/ICB Courses

Regardless of how many transfer credits are awarded students must complete at least 30 credits from Nipissing University.


For Students:

The CFTL Undergraduate Learning Guide is specific to students participating in online and blended delivery courses.  Students are strongly encouraged to read this guide prior to registering in a online or blended delivery course as it includes a general overview of how courses progress, along with links to important policy information.

CFTL Undergraduate Learning Guide (last revised April, 2011)

As well students are expected to review the current Academic Calendar and Acceptable Use Policy for general policies and procedures relating to all courses taken through Nipissing University.  These policies and procedures include, but are not limited to, program requirements, course descriptions and important deadlines.

Academic Calendar

Acceptable Use Policy​


​For Instructors:​

The CFTL Undergraduate Instructor Guide is specific to instructors participating in online and blended dleivery courses.  Instructors are strongly encouraged to read this guide prior to teaching a course offered through the CFTL as it includes a general overview of how courses progress, along with links to important policy information.  

12SSInstructorGuide.pdfCFTL Instructor Guide (Last Revised March, 2012)

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P1B 8L7
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