Entry Credit Assessments: Theory, History and Technical Courses
The History, Theory, Technical courses of the Syllabus Program are developed by the RAIC in collaboration with our education service provider Athabasca University (AU) and delivered online through AU. Assessments for advanced standing in all courses of the Syllabus program, must be completed thorugh the RAIC Syllabus Student Portal.
See below for instructions to apply for an Entry Credit Assessment for History, Theory, Technical courses.
See here for more information on eligibility and application requirements for advanced stnading in design studio courses.
Click here for the Entry Credit Assessment Form
Entry Credit Assessments are directed toward previously completed post-secondary courses at accredited institutions.
Diploma applicants wishing to apply for advanced standing based on previously completed post-secondary courses can do so through the RAIC Syllabus Student Portal.
If you wish to apply for advanced standing in either academic and/or studio courses, complete the Advanced Standing portion of the online application.
- If you would like to apply for an Entry Credit Assessment, please consult, but do not complete, the following documents prior to:
- If you would like to submit for Studio Advanced Standing, please review our Studio Advanced Standing Policy.
The Entry Credit Assessment fee will be processed when the assessment is processed.
The Entry Credit Assessment can be submitted upon application, or once accepted.
Be sure to include the Entry Credit Assessment form with your request. Click here for the form.
Appeals
Proposed Equivalent Appeals:
Taking Courses Outside of the Syllabus While a Student of the Syllabus
Should a student wish to take courses at another institution while enrolled in the Syllabus, with the intent to transfer credits toward Syllabus courses, permission must first be obtained from the Registrar. The Proposed Equivalent Appeal fee will be processed at the time of assessment.
Prior to enrolment at the institution, the student must forward the following documentation, along with their request, to the Registrar:
- ONE (1) digital copy (pdfs) of detailed course outlines (not calendar descriptions), including reading lists, assignment requirements and evaluation methodologies, name of instructor, credit value of completed course, duration and pass mark required.
E&oe: revised: 2017-07-11