How Ontario college transfers work?

I'm hoping to transfer from my current college to another one within Ontario. I'm interested in understanding how the transfer process works here. Anyone have experience with this?

Transferring between colleges in Ontario is generally a straightforward process facilitated by ONTransfer, an online resource created by the Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer. Start by determining the transfer policies of both your current institution and potential transfer institution - some colleges will have specific pathways or programs designed to facilitate transfer students.

First, research which credits from your current college are assigned equivalencies at your intended transfer school. You can use ONTransfer.ca to see how your courses are recognized at other Ontario institutions. Make sure to save syllabi and course outlines from your classes, as these can help your new college make decisions about which credits to accept.

Next, prepare your application to your intended college, which will include your current transcripts and typically require you to indicate that you are a transfer student. Meeting with an advisor at your current institution as well as a transfer advisor at the institution you wish to transfer to can be extremely helpful in this process. They will be able to provide guidance and answer specific questions about the application process.

Once you send in your application and your transcripts, the college will review your transfer credits on a case-by-case basis. The timing of this process will vary by institution. The college may assess your courses for equivalency to their own and assign you transfer credits accordingly.

Remember, the number of credits that can be transferred usually has a cap, so check how many credits your prospective college allows to be transferred in.

One important thing to keep in mind is that your GPA won't transfer over exactly as it is from your previous institution - each college has its own system for calculating your admission or graduation GPA.

It's also worth mentioning that you may be eligible for transfer scholarships, dependent on your GPA from your current institution.

Though some aspects of the process can be done singularly, it's best to go through this process collaboratively, speaking with advisors and registrars at both your current and future schools. They can provide up-to-date and specific advice on their college's transfer policies and procedures.