Admission with advanced standing

Applicants from a recognized post-secondary institution, seeking advanced standing into a similar graduate program at the University of Waterloo, may be considered at the discretion of the department/program of admission.

Granting advanced standing: Advanced standing must be specified in writing at the time of departmental recommendation for admission. A minimum of 70% (University of Waterloo converted grade) is required for transfer credit.

For the course-work Master's: one-half of the course credits required for the degree.

For the research Master’s: one-half of the course credits stipulated in an individual’s program.

For the PhD: the acceptance of transfer credits from prior registration at another university will be determined in individual cases by the Associate Dean (Graduate Studies) of the Faculty at the time of admission to the program. Normally, the comprehensive / qualifying exam(s) is not eligible for advanced standing.