What is a Course Exemption?
If you've successfully taken a course at another post-secondary institution, you may be able to earn credit toward your credential here at Mohawk. Exemptions are granted if a student can show successful completion of work of the same level and scope as defined by the course learning outcomes.
Exemptions are not required for Mohawk course equivalencies. When you use the exemption request tool, it will confirm any equivalencies.
Caution!
Receiving exemptions/transfer credits may impact your course load and affect your full-time program status and eligibility for OSAP, sponsorships, scholarships, and awards.
To connect with someone about these potential impacts, email financialassistance [at] mohawkcollege.ca.
Don't forget to:
- Apply early - you need to apply for a course exemption at least six weeks before the start of the semester to allow sufficient time for academic approvals before registration begins.
- Attend your classes until your exemption approval is posted.
- Gather your supporting documentation prior to entering your exemption request information online. During the campus closure, students can submit their course outlines and recognized institutions are able to email an official version of your transcript to credittransfer [at] mohawkcollege.ca
- If your credentials are not Canadian, ensure that they have been validated by one of the below services:
- World Education Services (WES)
Visit www.wes.org/ca (opens new window) - International Credential Assessment Service of Canada
Visit www.icascanada.ca (opens new window)
- World Education Services (WES)
For assistance contact The Square - Student Services at credittransfer [at] mohawkcollege.ca
Apply for an Exemption in 5 Easy Steps: