Transfer Students | Admissions

Continue your journey at CMU. CMU welcomes transfer students from many educational backgrounds. If you are thinking that CMU is the right place for you to continue your post-secondary journey, here is some information that you need to know.

Courses taken at other post-secondary institutions will be evaluated for transfer credit once a student has been conditionally admitted to CMU with the necessary documentation in place (this includes a study permit for international students).
The Registrar's Office will determine course credit transfer. In some cases, course outlines may be requested to evaluate how a course will transfer into a CMU program.
Transfer credit into undergraduate programs is considered only for courses where a student has achieved a grade of 'C' or higher. For graduate courses, a student must achieve a grade of 'B' or higher to be considered for transfer credit.
Credits older than 10 years may be considered outdated and therefore not transferable. They will be considered on a course-by-course basis.
A maximum of 60 credit-hours may be transferred to a CMU undergraduate program from other postsecondary institutions. For graduate programs, refer to specific residency requirements for the program you intend to complete.

Each program at CMU has specific course and residency requirements. It will be important for all transfer students to work with an advisor to determine how their transfer courses can fit into a CMU degree.

Be in touch with an Admission Counsellor for more information on being a transfer student at CMU.

Transferring from Institutions that have Agreements with CMU

An articulation agreement is an arrangement between post-secondary institutions that makes it easier for students to transfer courses from one institution to the other. Currently, CMU has agreements with the following institutions:

Bethany College

CMU will recognize transfer credit, subject to a few exclusions, equivalent to the hours the student has earned at Bethany College to a maximum of 60 credit hours for any student meeting the following criteria:

The student has completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of course work at Bethany College
The student has achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher at Bethany and a minimum grade of 'C' in each course.
The student is choosing a four-year degree program at CMU. If the student chooses a three-year degree program at CMU, the maximum credit-for-credit transfer will be 45 credit hours.

CMU will assess transfer credit for any student who does not meet the criteria listed in the previous paragraph but meets CMU's regular admission requirements according to existing policies regarding transfer of credit.

The Bethany College courses excluded are men's/women's basketball, soccer, hockey, or volleyball.

*For the complete Transfer Credit agreement, contact the Registrar's Office.

Columbia Bible College

CMU will recognize transfer credit equivalent to the hours the student has earned at CBC to a maximum of 60 credit hours for any student meeting the following criteria:

The student has completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of course work at CBC.
The student has achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher at CBC and a minimum grade of 'C' in each course.
The student is choosing a four-year degree program at CMU. If the student chooses a three-year degree program at CMU, the maximum credit-for-credit transfer will be 45 credit hours.

*For the complete Transfer Credit agreement, contact the Registrar's Office.

Steinbach Bible College

SBC students who intend to complete the Bachelor of Education may transfer to CMU after one or two years of study at SBC to complete a Bachelor of Arts with the requisite teachable courses within another two years. The transfer credit these students bring from SBC will cover as much as 36 credit hours of the requirements of CMU's core curriculum. At CMU these students will complete courses to meet the remaining requirements in CMU's core curriculum (i.e., usually 12 credit hours of science, practicum, and integrative studies) and sufficient courses to cover the distribution requirements and the teachable subject requirements of the after-degree Bachelor of Education program for which they plan to apply.

*For the complete Transfer Credit agreement, contact the Registrar's Office.

Mennonite Brethren Collegiate Institute (MBCI)

CCMU will grant transfer credit for the course BUSI-1000 Business and Organizational Administration (3 credit hours) to graduates of MBCI who meet the following criteria:

Meet CMU's regular admission requirements.
Graduated from MBCI in 2019 or later.
Awarded the Ventures Certificate for completion of the following requirements: Business Innovations 10S, Entrepreneurship 20S, Accounting Essentials 30S, Economic Principles 40S, Completed the Ventures Portfolio, Participation in the Youth in Philanthropy Club (minimum one-year).
Achieved a minimum average of 80% over four courses required in the Ventures Certificate with a minimum grade of 75% in each course.

*For the complete Transfer Credit Agreement, contact the Registrar's Office.

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What Transfer Students Have to Say About CMU

First-Year Communications Student at CMU: "I have found this school to be a wonderful learning environment. The small classroom settings provide a more unique and intimate experience. I have been able to connect with people in my class and approach my professors with questions or concerns I have. The friendly atmosphere and dedication I have seen from my professors shows me that they care about students."

First-Year Business Student at CMU: "The atmosphere at CMU is great. It is easy to make friends due to the small classes. I also like the small classes because the teacher can focus on everyone. At CMU you are not just a student number, but you count as a student. I love that everyone cares about you and tries to help make your university experience as easy-going and enjoyable as possible. I also feel like the smaller classes are helpful in staying focused and have a good influence on personal grades that are achieved in the course."

Second-Year Music Student at CMU: "As a second-year music student who is new to the Mennonite culture, my experience at CMU has been quite positive in many ways, and is getting better all the time. I appreciate more and more that CMU houses a strong and supportive community with a really positive, clean vibe. The profs are awesome and incredibly talented, knowledgeable, and kind. They have high standards of self-discipline and academic rigour, but are also forgiving and understanding. The smaller size of the university means that profs can keep up with their students' needs. Being a student at CMU has been inspirational and pushes me towards intellectual, musical, and spiritual growth."

First-Year Business Student at CMU: "I love the small class sizes at CMU. They are small even in first and second year classes. You get to know your prof, and they know you. I have felt that both faculty and staff care about you, how you are doing academically, but also personally. Profs are willing to help outside of class time if needed. At my previous school I was able to get help, but it was limited, and sometimes felt rushed. To set up a meeting with an advisor took a while sometimes, and they were unable to know your schedule/situation just because they have a lot of students to see. I love that faith is often involved in classes at CMU (even if not a theology course), by the invitation of the prof."

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