Approved: December 8, 2021
This policy outlines the appeal process for a student who does not agree with NVIT’s evaluation of a transfer credit from another institution without an established transfer agreement in place on the BC Transfer Guide.
This policy is for students who want to appeal transfer credit decisions as determined by NVIT. The purpose of this policy is to ensure equity in the transfer credit evaluation process when there is not a published agreement with the BC Transfer Guide.
Whenever possible, within ten (10) working days of receiving the transfer credit
decision, Steps 1 to 3 must be completed:
Step 1: If the student does not accept the transfer credit decision, the student will initiate a meeting with the relevant Dean to discuss the student’s concerns.
Step 2: The relevant Dean, through a collaborative process, will make a reasonable effort to explore all options to assist the student to resolve the issue prior to step 3. If necessary, the relevant Dean will provide information and advice about the appeal process.
Step 3: If the student decides to proceed with the appeal, the student will complete the Transfer Credit Appeal Form and submit to the Registrar.
Step 4: The Registrar will convene a Transfer Credit Appeal Committee meeting ideally within ten (10) working days of step 3 and distribute all the submitted appeal documentation to the Committee members. The Committee will review the circumstances of the appeal and undertake any necessary consultations with the student, content experts, and/or other relevant parties.
Step 5: The Committee will make a decision regarding the transfer credit appeal. The Registrar will ensure that the student and all other relevant parties are advised of the appeal decision and re notified in writing within ten (10) working days.
The appeal of a decision on transfer credit shall result in one of three possible outcomes:
· an award of additional transfer credit; or
· modify the transfer of credit; or
· the transfer credit award remains the same.
The decision of the Transfer of Credit Appeal Committee is final.