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The Prior Learning and Assessment Recognition office can be reached as follows to assist you.

SAIT Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition Office
Located in the Learner Assessment and Skills Centre
MC 221, Heart Building
1301-16 Avenue NW, Calgary, AB T2M0L4
Phone: 403.284.7025
E-mail: plar@sait.ca


For More Information

For more information please visit, Skills and Prior Training and Transfer Programs


University Transfer
Students can apply for transfer credit from previous post-secondary (University/College) courses or related work experience.

This assessment service is offered to students who are registered in either full time, continuing education, or certificate programs.

The following credit assessment options are available:


Transcript Assessment

If you have have attended a post secondary institution, you can have your past course work assessed to determine if you can receive credit for the SAIT program you are interested in pursuing. To be considered, the following criteria must be met:

  • Courses being assessd must completed within the last 5-7 years.
  • Copies of all post secondary transcripts to be provided. The minimum accepted grade is 65% to be eligible for credit.
  • Detailed course outlines may be required from your previous education.
  • Course curriculum being assessed must be an 80% match to SAIT course curriculum.
  • Foreign documents must be translated into English by an official translator.

The following non-refundable base fees are assessed for each assessment conducted. Additional fees may apply after credit is assessed and further credit is granted.

  • $125 per program assessment of college/university transcripts from inside of Canada.
  • $150 per course assessment of college/university transcripts from outside of Canada.

Challenge Exam

If you have significant relevant work experience or have taken courses previously and no formal transcripts are available, you may be able to write a challenge exam as proof of your knowledge in the course content. To be considered a minimum grade of 65% must be obtained.

A $150 non-refundable fee for each challenge exam taken is payable.

Work Experience Assessment

If you have significant work experience in a specialized field or have taken courses offered by non-traditional educational organizations, you can apply for credit at SAIT by submitting relevant documentation for assessment. Relevant documents include:

  • a resume
  • job descriptions
  • letter of reference
  • samples of work
  • copies of certificates or documents verifying previous training.

A $150 non-refundable fee per course assessment is payable.

General information

When course credit is granted, a "CR" will show on your SAIT transcript. The credited course is not calculated in your grade point average (GPA).

Not all SAIT courses are available for PLAR credit. It is the responsibility of the student to verify with the PLAR office or the Academic Coordinator if a particular course is creditable.

To receive a tuition refund, Credit applications must be completed prior to the drop/add date. Credit will continue to be granted without a tuition refund up to the course withdrawal date.



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1301 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2M 0L4
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