Course Measurement and Certification Procedures
Expiration/Renewal Policy
Because courses degrade over time, the USATF Road Running Technical Council decided in 1992 that all certifications would expire automatically 10 years after the year of issue. Initially, expired courses could be renewed upon testimony that the course was still in use and had not been altered. Then, in 2000, RRTC decided that such testimony is not adequate to overcome the uncertainty that inevitably creeps into every course; therefore, all courses must simply expire after 10 years, without any possibility of renewal.
The non-renewable policy adopted in 2000 was phased in over a 10-year period. That period ended at the end of 2011. All courses that were renewed at any time have expired. Expired courses are no longer renewable, but they must be re-measured in order to be recertified.
The Saint Louis University Center for Environmental Education and Training (CEET) mission is to provide high-quality occupational environmental, health and safety training that empowers workers to stay safe on the job and positively impact their communities.
Authorized by OSHA as a Region VII OTI Education Center, we believe everyone deserves a safe and healthy workplace and that workplace safety and social justice are interconnected. We are committed to delivering training that meets regulatory requirements and strives to create a safety and social responsibility culture by equipping workers with the knowledge, skills and tools to identify and prevent workplace hazards, clean up environmental hazards, protect their rights, and advocate for change.
All courses are appropriately authorized or accredited by state and federal entities so you can be certain you receive quality training that meets compliance criteria. SLU instructors are environmental health and safety professionals with qualifications and certificates suitable for their assignments. They have a wide range of backgrounds, including business, industry, health care, armed forces, regulatory agencies, research, and academics. They bring a wealth of experience to these courses to help you achieve your goals. Continuing education credits (CEUs) are available.
Various entities approve courses to ensure quality training:
- Designated by the U.S. Department of Labor as an OSHA Training Institute Education Center in 2002, Saint Louis University’s Center for Environmental Education and Training has nationally recognized programs.
- Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and the Illinois Department of Public Health
The only St. Louis regional provider for Occupational Lead Training accredited by both states. - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) accreditation for Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) courses.
- Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training programs recognized by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) through the Partnership for Environmental Training and Education (PETE).
- Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education approved CEET vocational rehabilitation and workforce development training programs.
- Partnership with St. Louis Community College, funded by EPA, to deliver Environmental Remediation Job Training Programs and HAZMAT Technician Training Programs.
Available Training
SLU's Center for Environmental Education and Training (CEET) offers numerous occupational environmental, health and safety courses, ranging from lead abatement and HAZWOPER training to OSHA instructor, management, and worker safety courses.
Seeking alternative dates for OSHA courses? Check consortium member locations and host sites of Region VII Great Plains OTI Education Center.
Occupational, safety and health training sessions can be designed to meet your specific needs, including a location of your choice. For more information, contact Dephanie McGill-Brandon, program manager, at 314-977-8256 or dephanie.mcgillbrandon@slu.edu.
The OSHA Outreach Trainer Authorization Program authorizes those who complete the training program to teach 10-Hour and 30-Hour Hazard Awareness Courses for General Industry or Construction.
You must meet the prerequisites for experience and training. OSHA does not issue waivers for either the experience or training prerequisites. The prerequisites are as follows:
- Training. Complete OSHA course #510, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry or complete OSHA course 511, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry. This course covers OSHA policies, procedures, standards, construction safety, and health principles. Ideal training for any safety professional.
- Experience. Have five years of construction safety or general industry safety experience. A college degree in occupational safety and health, a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation may be substituted for two years of experience.
- Submit the get and submit the Prerequisite Verification Form (PVF) (PDF) for approval.
- Once approved, you must complete OSHA course #500, Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for Construction, or complete OSHA course #501, Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for General Industry. Special emphasis is placed on those subjects that are required in the 10- and 30-hour programs and those that are the most hazardous. Course participants are briefed on effective instructional approaches and the effective use of visual aids and handouts. Persons completing this course will receive an "Authorized Construction Trainer Card."
Construction outreach trainers are authorized for four years. Before the expiration of their authorization status, authorized trainers must take OSHA course #502, Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers, or OSHA course #503, Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers, to renew their authorization for another four years. If your card expires, you will have to retake Course #500/#501 to become reauthorized as a trainer. Register for all 500 level courses here.
Professional Certification Programs
Advance your career in safety and health by earning a professional certification offered by the Great Plains OSHA Training Institute Education Center. An industry-recognized credential demonstrates your commitment to continuing professional development in a growing and changing field.
The certification programs are self-paced and can be started and completed anytime. Although there is no time limit for completing the courses, completing the required coursework within seven years is recommended. Transfer up to one required course from any OSHA Training Institute Education Center outside of OSHA Region VII (Great Plains OSHA Education Center).
The SSH professional certification program provides the foundational knowledge needed in safety and health. The program addresses workplace hazards and provides an understanding of OSHA regulatory standards with an emphasis on your industry of choice.
Select from General Industry, Construction Industry, or Health Care Industry certification tracks. The SSH certification program requires four OSHA courses. No experience in safety and health is required to complete.
Course requirements include the OSHA 510 or OSHA 511 Standards Course and three other courses from the list of available electives. The SSH can be applied toward more advanced certifications: Certified Health and Safety Official (CSHO) and Safety Health and Environmental Professional (SHEP).
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The CSHO professional certification program builds on the foundational knowledge of the SSH certification program in the field of safety and health in the construction industry or general industry. The CSHO certification program focuses on safety and health regulations and interpretations, training requirements, employee safety and involvement, workers’ rights and responsibilities, employer accountability, and program development and implementation. This program requires six OSHA courses and two electives. Courses can be applied toward advanced-level certifications (SHEP). Application requirements are subject to change without notice. An applicant's specific requirements are those that are in effect when the Application for Professional Certification is approved.
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The SHEP professional certification program takes your learning to the next level by expanding upon the health and safety knowledge gained through the CSHO program. The SHEP program focuses on environmental compliance, hazardous materials and risk management. These are areas that most health and safety professionals will oversee at some point in their careers. This program requires completing the CSHO certification program plus three OSHA courses. Application requirements are subject to change without notice. An applicant's specific requirements are those that are in effect when the Application for Professional Certification is approved.
OSHA's Safety and Health Fundamentals Certificate program supports OSHA's mission by training public and private sector employees in occupational safety and health to reduce incident rates for workers. Participants can earn certificates for construction, maritime and general industry training, choosing from subjects such as occupational safety and health standards, safety and health management, incident investigation, fall hazard awareness, and recordkeeping.
All courses required to complete the certificate program are available through Great Plains OSHA Education Center or other OTI Education Centers. To be awarded a certificate, students must complete a minimum of 68 (Construction and General Industry) or 77 (Maritime) contact hours.
After Great Plains OSHA Education Center confirms you meet the requirements, OSHA directly awards the Safety and Health Fundamentals (SHF) Program certificate. No plaque is awarded for OSHA’s SHF certificate program.
More Information
Refund Policy
A full refund will be given if a student withdraws from a course five full days before the first day of the class meeting. No refunds will be given for withdrawals four business days before the first class meeting or after the class has begun. Requests for withdrawals must be submitted in writing to the Center for Environmental Education and Training (CEET) Program office by email at SLUCEET@slu.edu. Refunds will be based on the date the request is received via email.
Attendance Policy
Students are required to attend all class sessions to receive a certificate of completion. If an absence cannot be avoided, students should notify a minimum of 24 hours in advance of absence via email to SLUCEET@slu.edu or call 314-977-8256 and inform CEET program office staff.
Class Cancellation Policy
Any changes in course dates, times, or locations will be emailed to students using the email address provided during enrollment. The University reserves the right to cancel with 3-5 days’ notice if sufficient enrollment is not achieved. Full refunds will be issued for classes canceled by the University. Classes rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances, such as inclement weather, will not be refunded. Please email SLUCEET@slu.edu or call 314-977-8256 with any questions.
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What is an Apostille?
An apostille refers to the legalization of a document for international use. The apostille certifies the signature and the position of the official who has issued or certified a copy of a document. Students commonly need an apostille to authenticate their academic transcripts or diploma for use in a foreign country. Apostilles are only valid in countries that joined the 1961 Hague Convention. HCCH | #12 - Status table
Effective June 2023, all Apostille requests will consist of documents being provided and notarized by the Office of the Registrar at RIT and returned to the requestor. The requestor will be responsible for outreaching to the appropriate government offices for the required signatures. Please follow the steps outlined below.
Step 1: Request document(s) from RIT Office of the Registrar
All apostille requests are handled through our Parchment storefront. When ordering an apostille, you must either attach a copy of your diploma or include a request for a transcript at time of order that you wish for us to notarize.
Photocopies of diplomas are preferred so that the original diploma does not get lost or damaged. If you are not in possession of or have a copy of your original diploma, you may purchase a replacement diploma. https://www.rit.edu/registrar/official-documents#diploma-replacement
Upon submission the Office of the Registrar will complete the following:
- Registrar will certify that the transcript(s) and/or diploma(s) are RIT business record(s); the Registrar’s certification will be notarized.
- Mail the certified Documents to requestor at the address provided through the order. This should be yourself and not the final destination.
- PLEASE NOTE-THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR DOES NOT ISSUE THE APOSTILLE.
Step 2: You will submit the documents to the Monroe County Clerk’s Office
After your documents have been notarized, the notary public signatures on your document are required to be authenticated by the Monroe County Clerk’s Office. There is a $3 fee per authentication. For example, if you request a transcript and a diploma, you will pay a $6 fee to the Monroe County Clerk’s Office. Upon completion, the Monroe County Clerk’s Office will return the document(s) to you.
Monroe County Clerk’s Office
39 W Main St
Room 101
Rochester, NY 14614
https://www.monroecounty.gov/clerk-notary
If you live outside of New York State, you may wish to either work with a contact within Monroe County or utilize an agency for apostille services. While RIT does not have a recommendation for these services, many can be found within the Rochester area.
Step 3: You will submit your documents to NYS Department of State
Send all documents you received back from the Monroe County Clerk, including the completed Apostille Authentication Request Form, to the NYS Department of State. Mailing address will vary depending on your payment type. Please review the NYS Department of State Authentication Request Form for the correct address. There is a $10 fee per document required by the NYS Department of State. For example, if you request a transcript and a diploma, you will pay a $20 fee payable to N.Y.S. Department of State.
You must include a return mailer to have documents returned to you by mail.
Review the information on the NYS Department of State Apostille or Certificate of Authentication webpage for more information.
How long does the process take?
Although processing times vary at different offices, it is estimated that this entire process will take 8 to 10 weeks to be completed.
Apostille Process - Summary
- Request submitted for apostille to the Office of the Registrar via Parchment including a photocopy of the diploma and/or request for transcript.
- RIT notarizes document(s) and mails them back to the requestor --End Processing for RIT--
- Requestor provides the document(s) to Monroe County Clerk’s Office (mail or in-person)
- Monroe County Clerk provides the processed document(s) to the requestor (mail or in-person)
- Requestor mails document(s) to the New York Department of State for final authentication
- New York Department of State returns documents with Apostille to the requestor
Ordering Apostille Documents Notarized
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A Nigerian and Co-founder/Chief Visionary Officer of Digital Encode Limited, Dr. Adewale Peter Obadare, has emerged as Forbes Best of Africa Outstanding Digital Trust Leader of the Year 2023.
The award is another testament to Obadare, a well-recognised subject matter expert with numerous successful engagements to his credit in Africa.
A letter of notification of his nomination signed by the President, Custom Solutions Media, for Forbes Media, Mark Furlong, read: “Through its awards, Forbes acknowledges and celebrates Dr. Obadare as among exemplary leaders, top businessmen, political leaders and dynamic personalities with records for far-reaching impacts and positive contributions to the development of their respective countries, sectors and industries.
“Forbes wishes to commend your work as the co-founder and chief visionary officer (CVO), Digital Encode Limited, a reputable company with successes around the globe.”
Obadare was honoured with the prestigious award at the Waldorf Hilton Hotel, London, United Kingdom, on July 18, 2023, during the FIN/Forbes Best of Africa Awards Reception.
The ceremony was graced by dozens of business community leaders, policymakers, entrepre-neurs, politicians, opinion leaders, the media, Forbes’ partners, and international investors.
Speaking shortly after receiving the award, Obadare commented that it was one of the best experiences of his professional career.
He said: “I am truly honoured and exhilarated to receive this award. It is truly one of the best experiences in my professional career. It is a great privilege that Forbes nominated me for this honour. My utmost respect goes to my family, whose encouragement has enabled me to go all the way.
“The most profound recognition goes to the entire Digital Encode team for their collaboration over the years. I am delighted to have received such recognition. I believe this award will further boost Digital Encode vision of becoming the next Cybersecurity Unicorn.”
Obadare is a seasoned multi-award Cybersecurity and GRC expert with over 56 international professional certifications to his credit; Master of Science in Cybersecurity, Liverpool University, UK, and was awarded honourary doctorate in Cybersecurity from Trinity International University of Ambassadors, Atlanta Georgia, United States of America.
He is arguably the most ‘Credentialed’ pan-African Digital Trust Leader, Cybersecurity Strategist, GRC Thought Leader and Global Technopreneur. He is a Fellow of British Computer Society (FBCS), Fellow Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC); Fellow Institute of Information Management (FIIM); Fellow Enterprise Security Risk Management (FESRM); Fellow Institute of Brand Management (FIBM); Chartered Information Technology Professional (CITP -UK); the First PECB Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO) in Nigeria; the First PECB Lead Pentest Professional in Nigeria; First Global PECB Certified Digital Transformation Officer (CDTO), the First Ec-Council Licensed Penetration Tester (LPT) in Africa; First Ec-Council Certified Blockchain Professional in Africa; Second COBIT 5 Certified Assessor in Africa; Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Qualified Security Assessor (PCI DSS QSA); and Forbes Technology Council Official Member.
You can begin your exchange credit application as soon as you have finalized your courses (and do not anticipate any changes/drops) and you have collected the required course documentation. You are not required to wait until you have completed your exchange to begin your exchange credit application. You may begin this process as early as you receive your exchange nomination. While we work with your indicated exchange credit evaluation preferences, evaluations by preferred departments and level (lower or upper division) are not guaranteed. NEW: Please see the additional information section below for important details on Business and non-Business Exchange Course evaluation and awarding of credits.
You are expected to apply for exchange credits within one year of the completion date of your exchange program.
1. COLLECT COURSE DOCUMENTATION
You are required to submit an exchange credit application for each academic course you have completed with a passing grade at your host institution and for which you wish to receive exchange credit. Courses must be considered "academic" by SFU regulations in order to receive exchange credit.
For each course, you must complete an exchange credit application and upload the original course syllabus (Sample Outline) that was issued by your instructor(s) as one file (pdf preferred) containing course details:
- Detailed course description/syllabus
- Official course code and title
- Institution name
- Instructor's name and contact details
- Course objective(s)
- Term offered and weeks of duration (i.e. course dates)
- Hours per week (i.e. lecture; lab; tutorial)
- Weekly subjects discussed
- Method of evaluation and grading
- Textbooks, studying lists used
- Credit value at partner institution
- Any pre-requisites required to take the course at the host institution
- Course materials and/or assignments: required for language acquisition courses. Please retain in case further documentation is needed for all other courses.
If you complete any Language acquisition course taught at SFU (Arabic, Chinese, German, Greek, Italian, French, Japanese, Persian, Punjabi, Spanish) while on your exchange, please be prepared to submit all the above course materials including assignments, tests and papers to ensure an accurate evaluation. If your Language course is not one of the above, you must provide the original course outline along with an English translated copy, from your host institution. This verification must either be the host institution stamp, or email confirmation (from the instructors' department or study abroad office), in order for us to process the exchange credit application.
Note: You can only upload one file for each course, so please remember to merge your files.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Applying for non-Business course credits?
If you are seeking a Non-Business exchange course evaluation (regardless of your SFU program), follow the full instructions on how to submit your syllabus and other documentation to ISS via excredit@sfu.ca. ISS will follow with you about your exchange credit processing including the awarding of exchange unit to your academic record.
Applying for Business course credit?
If you are seeking a Business exchange course evaluation (regardless of your SFU program), first check the Beedie Course Planning Database to determine if your course has been pre-evaluated for SFU course equivalencies. If your course is not found or if your course title/code has changed, submit a new request here to the SFU Beedie School of Business. You will receive an email notification about your course evaluation from Beedie on the status of your course evaluation. If your course evaluation is approved, the results will be posted on the Beedie Course Planning Database.
Business exchange credit (awarding): To receive your BUS exchange credit, ensure you complete the above evaluation procedure to Beedie, and below steps to ISS:
- Arrange your official transcript to be sent directly by your host institution to us (see below for how your transcript should be submitted to ISS)
- Email excredit@sfu.ca with the following information:
- Full name, SFU ID, host institution, exchange term, list of BUS courses and approved BUS credit as per the Beedie Course Planning Database.
- Include any relevant details ISS should be aware of in the awarding of your exchange units (e.g. graduation plans, enrolment requirements, etc.).
- Contact studyabroad_bsb@sfu.ca if you have any questions about your BUS credit evaluation.
- Contact excredit@sfu.ca if you have any questions about the awarding of your BUS credits to your academic record.
Business courses with exchange credit restrictions
As of Fall 2022, all students are restricted from earning exchange credit for courses equivalent to:
- BUS 100- Professional Development - Launch (1)
- BUS 300- Professional Development - Planning (1)
- BUS 496- Professional Development - Summit (1)
- BUS 201- Introduction to Business (3)
- BUS 202- Foundations of Business (3)
- BUS 217W- Critical Thinking in Business (3)
- BUS 360W- Business Communication (4)
- BUS 393- Commercial Law (3)
- BUS 478- Strategy
- All Upper Division Accounting Courses (BUS 320-3, BUS 321-3, BUS 322-3, BUS 421-3, BUS 420-3, BUS 424-3, BUS 426-3, BUS 428-3, BUS 490-495 [1-4 units])
These are restricted courses and must be taken at SFU to earn credit.
Applying for Economics course credit?
For accurate evaluation of Economics courses, the department requires the submission of a complete list of host institution pre-requisites including the title, course number, detailed outline/syllabus and the studying list.
Also as a cover page, provide a rationale for the SFU equivalent. If the information above is not provided at the initial exchange application stage, you will be required to resubmit your exchange credit application.
Are you a French Cohort Program student?
French Cohort Program students taking courses taught in French should input the original course title (in French) in the exchange credit application, and provide the original course outline in French. This will ensure the course title is accurately listed on your SFU transcript. French Cohort Program students do not currently need to provide a translated copy of their course outlines for Political Science, History and French.
Are you taking language acquisition classes or French classes?
For an accurate evaluation of the French classes you took abroad, you are required to submit samples of your assignments, tests, and papers, in a PDF format.
It is preferred for these documents to be submitted as digital copies (in PDF format, merged as one document) and sent to excredit@sfu.ca. Hardcopies (eg. textbooks/and or workbooks) can be submitted if it is not possible to submit in a digital format.
For other language acquisition classes, you may be required to submit additional course materials. You can submit some of these documents as hardcopies (textbooks and/or workbooks). ISS will not send these hardcopies for evaluation until we receive your online exchange credit application.
Are you applying to UC Berkeley Summer Sessions Direct Fee-Paying exchange/virtual exchange program?
This program has an early host application and course enrolment period (to UC Berkeley Summer Sessions) of early Feb for students once they are nominated by ISS. Please research the "exchange credit history" for UC Berkeley Summer Sessions in Destinations to determine if your proposed courses have been previously evaluated for SFU Credit, or submit your exchange credit application and course syllabus in advance to excredit@sfu.ca. Please be mindful of processing times as well as course evaluations by departments which generally take between 4 to 6 weeks to return to ISS.
Are you seeking WQB credit?
Credit values and exchange credit evaluations can impact WQB eligibility; therefore, pre-assessment is not a guarantee. For example, you may need a 3-unit B course but the exchange course you plan to complete is only worth 2 units which will not fulfill the requirement.
Step 1: Refer to the University Curriculum page on Transfer Credit and WQB Designations for steps to request WQB designation for your exchange course.
Step 2: Complete this WQB Evaluation Form and submit the request to the Transfer Credit Coordinator (transfer_credit@sfu.ca), cc: excredit@sfu.ca with all accompanying documentation to confirm transfer and eligibility.
- Your application will be forwarded to the University Curriculum and Institutional Liaison (UCIL) Office for designation review. Allow two weeks for processing.
- You will be contacted by email once your package is reviewed.
Step 3: Ensure you cc: excredit@sfu.ca on any of your email requests to the Transfer Credit Coordinator so WQB can be applied to your record after the completion of your exchange.
It is your responsibility to apply for exchange credit well in advance of your graduation application deadlines. Exchange credit is not guaranteed until your exchange credit applications have been confirmed by the department and transcript is received. Please consult your academic program advisor for any questions concerning your academic program graduation requirements.
2. APPLY FOR EXCHANGE CREDIT
a. Download the Exchange Credit Application Form to your computer and type in your course details then click "Save As", the file name should include "Institution name_Course Title.pdf"
Note: If using Adobe Acrobat Reader, please click "Fill & Sign" to type your application details.
Complete this form for each credit course that you are requesting to have evaluated. Generally, students must submit detailed course outlines which may not be available until they are enrolled in the course, or at the host institution. When entering the course title and course code in your exchange credit application, please insert the original title and code as indicated on your course outline in the original language. While we work with your indicated exchange credit evaluation preferences, evaluations by preferred departments and level (lower or upper division) are not guaranteed
Note: Course evaluations will only be posted to your student account once completed and once you have received a passing grade from the host university.
b. For each course, please email the detailed course outline, including a course studying list. If the course was instructed in a language other than English, please submit the original and translated version. It is recommended that the translated version is certified by the host institution.
Note: ensure your documents are ONE PDF FILE before sending. Please keep copies of all documents you submit to ISS for your own records.
c. If there is insufficient information on the uploaded course outline in order to evaluate the course for exchange credits, you may be contacted to provide more information (assignments, course books, test papers etc) which may delay the application process.
d. Send your submission to excredit@sfu.ca in the following format:
Email Subject: "Full Name (Student number), Host Institution, Official Course Title"
eg. Joan SMITH (301258091) University of Bath, 19th Century English Literature
Each course request must be sent in a separate email.
Please ensure you send a copy of your detailed course outline, as indicated in the instructions above under "Collect Course Information".
3. SEND US AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT
Ensure that an official transcript in a sealed envelope from the host institution is sent to:
Program Assistant - Exchange Credit
International Services for Students
Simon Fraser University
MBC 1200 - 8888, University Drive,
Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6 CANADA
You may have to order a transcript if the host institution does not offer to send one automatically. If you are a two term exchange student and receive a transcript after your first term, send the first term transcript to ISS upon receipt. If we receive multiple copies, we retain one official transcript but additional ones may be returned to the student.
ISS may receive your official transcript (i.e. signed/stamped) in the following ways:
1. A hard copy must be sent directly to the ISS office (ISS staff are currently working remotely so there may be a delay receiving and processing hard copy transcripts).
2. A digital secured certified pdf file emailed by your host institution directly to excredit@sfu.ca.
3. A digital secured certified pdf file made accessible to ISS (excredit@sfu.ca) through the host institution’s secured online system. Please either have your host institution provide ISS with access to their system, or students forward their access links to ISS (excredit@sfu.ca).
Please note that host institutions may be delayed in issuing transcripts due to the implications surrounding COVID-19.
Transcript delivery times vary and transcripts usually take between 6 - 10 weeks to arrive at ISS following the completion of your exchange.
Please note:
- Exchange credit will appear on your SFU transcript once all credit evaluations are complete and an official and final transcript is received from the host institution.
- Students are required to achieve a minimum of a "passing grade" in addition to academic credit for each course completed at the host institution in accordance with the institution's pass/fail regulations to be awarded exchange credit.
- If applying for graduate school or other post-secondary programs, you may be required to supply an official transcript from your exchange. Ensure that you have ordered enough transcripts for your own records in the event that you need them in the future. The transcript that our office receives is sealed in your SFU record and cannot be released to you for future purposes. ISS is not responsible for issuing copies of your host transcript or exchange grade details to other parties.
When should I do this? Please consult with your host institution prior to your departure to confirm an official transcript will be sent on your behalf.
4. Processing times
The exchange credit process generally takes up to one term. It can take longer (for e.g., students submit an incomplete course syllabus, delays in departmental review, delays in receiving or there are errors on the student’s host institution transcript, higher volumes in processing, etc…) based on each individual student file. If your documentation is considered incomplete, missing required course details or incorrectly submitted, we will notify you – and note, this will further delay processing. If you have any questions, please email excredit@sfu.ca.
The Institutional Methodology for FAFSA-Ineligible Students allows students who are not eligible to complete a FAFSA (DACA students, undocumented students, international students, etc.) to request an evaluation of financial need. Depending on the outcome of the financial need evaluation, FAFSA-ineligible students may be offered aid from non-federal sources, such as institutional grants and scholarships.
