Thinking about transferring? We're here to help
Navigating the decision to transfer schools is a significant undertaking. As you deliberate on the next steps in your educational journey, rest assured that, at the School of Accounting and Finance, our dedicated team is here to provide the support and guidance you need to make this transition as smooth as possible.
Internal Transfers
The transfer window to AFM is now closed for 2026.
All transfers must start in 1A (Fall), even if you have previous credits. If your request is declined, have a backup plan in place. SAF accepts a limited number of transfer students each year, and the process is competitive.
Applicants from the Faculty of Arts for AFM and SFM
- must meet the high school requirements*
- must submit a Plan Modification Form to a SAF advisor by February 1, 2026
Applicants from other non-Arts Faculties for AFM and SFM
- must meet the high school requirements*
- must submit a Faculty Transfer Form to a SAF advisor by February 1, 2026.
Do not apply through OUAC, the form is your official application.
*If you haven’t taken 4U Advanced Functions or Calculus (or equivalent), you’ll need to enroll in MATH 127. A minimum 75% cumulative average by the end of the Fall term is also required.
CFM and ScFM
- For information regarding an internal transfer to Computing and Financial Management (CFM), please contact bcfm@uwaterloo.ca
- For information regarding an internal transfer to Science and Financial Management (SFM), please contact science@uwaterloo.ca
External Transfers
College student
- please review your specific admission requirements based on the study system and country you're from
- applications are typically considered with a minimum average in the mid-80s
University student
- please review admission requirements that apply to your country and education system
- applications are typically considered with a minimum average in the mid-70s