Does University of Windsor give transfer credit for IB Chemistry HL?
Windsor, ON
Yes, Transfer Credit Available!
Minimum Grade Required
Credit Granted
CHEM-1100 + CHEM-1110 (General Chemistry I + II, 6 credit hours) or CHEM-1103 (Topics in General Chemistry, 3 credit hours)
💡Expert's Take
The two awards in the IB row are not equivalent. CHEM-1100 + CHEM-1110 is two 3-credit-hour General Chemistry courses (6 credit hours). CHEM-1103 is a single 3-credit-hour course curated for engineering students. Which award you receive is determined at point of admission and depends on the program assessing the IB result. Verify the actual award shown in your Academic Advisement Report before treating the two as interchangeable, and treat the "Estimated Savings" tile as accurate only for the two-course route.
The downstream prerequisite picture is uneven, so the IB credit does not unlock a full second-year sequence on its own. Per the Fall 2026 Undergraduate Calendar, CHEM-2200, CHEM-2400 (which also needs first-year math), and CHEM-2500 all require CHEM-1110, while CHEM-2300 (Organic I) requires "CHEM-1100 and CHEM-1110, or CHEM-1103", so CHEM-1103 is itself a valid path into second-year organic.
What to watch for:
- 60% continuation rule. The Calendar states: "For Continuation in any Chemistry or Biochemistry program at the second level, a student must obtain a minimum of 60% in both Chemistry CHEM-1100 and CHEM-1110, or the equivalent." Transfer credit is recorded without a numeric grade, so how the IB award satisfies "or the equivalent" should be confirmed with the Chemistry and Biochemistry advisor before relying on it.
- Minors. The Chemistry and Biochemistry minors both require "an overall average of 67% or higher, with no individual course having a grade lower than 60%"; ungraded transfer credit raises the same equivalency question for minor calculations.
- Engineering progression. An awarded CHEM-1103 counts toward the eight first-year courses each engineering program requires before second-year registration.
- Labs and professional schools. The IB award replaces both the lecture and the lab hours of these courses, so verify each target professional school's own rule on whether IB transfer credit satisfies a general-chemistry prerequisite before relying on the award.
The IB-specific policy frames the award as opt-in: applicants "have the option at the point of admission of receiving transfer credit" (Senate Policy on Advanced Standing and Credit Transfer, item 10). Ontario Secondary School students who do not want a transfer-credit evaluation "do not need to release their IB transcript to UWindsor" (ask.UWindsor #167); international applicants typically must release it to verify admission. If credit is awarded and a UWindsor numeric grade is later needed, a student "can repeat a course that you earned transfer credit for at UWindsor and have the grade you earned in the course count towards your academic records in place of the transfer credit" (ask.UWindsor #443).
Official award line (IB Chemistry HL):
Minimum score: 5
Credit granted: CHEM-1100 + CHEM-1110 (General Chemistry I + II), or CHEM-1103 (Topics in General Chemistry)
Credit hours: 6 if CHEM-1100 + CHEM-1110; 3 if CHEM-1103
Sourced from the UWindsor Registrar transfer-credit page (IB equivalency card) and the Fall 2026 Undergraduate Calendar (Chemistry and Biochemistry section).
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Your Potential Savings
Credit Awarded
6
credit (1 course = 3 credits)
Ontario Resident
~$203-$381/credit
~$1,218 - $2,289
Potential Tuition Value
(Arts to Engineering)
Out-of-Province
~$241-$405/credit
~$1,445 - $2,427
Potential Tuition Value
International
~$1,100-$1,470/credit
~$6,600 - $8,820
Potential Tuition Value
(varies by program)
*2026-27 base tuition; per-course rates divided by 3. Values assume the award replaces tuition you would otherwise pay. Actual cash savings can be $0 under flat-rate or full-time billing unless credit reduces a billed term or time to completion.
📊 Compare Chemistry HL at Other Universities
See how Chemistry HL transfer credits compare across Canadian universities. Click column headers to sort.
| University | Min Grade | Credit Granted | Tuition Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton UniversityOttawa, ON | 5/7 | CHEM 1001 + CHEM 1002 (1.0 credit) | View estimate | → | |
| Concordia UniversityMontreal, Quebec | 4/7 | 9 transfer credits toward the 120-credit Extended … | View estimate | → | |
| Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, NS | 5/7 | CHEM 1011.03/1012.03 or 1021.03/1022.03 or 1041.03… | View estimate | → | |
| Lakehead UniversityThunder Bay, ON | 5/7 | Chemistry 1110 and Chemistry 1130 | View estimate | → | |
| McGill UniversityMontreal, QC | 5/7 | Course exemption: CHEM 110 + CHEM 120 (two 4-credi… | View estimate | → | |
| McMaster UniversityHamilton, ON | 5/7 | CHEM 1A03 + CHEM 1AA3 (up to 6 units) | View estimate | → | |
| Memorial University of NewfoundlandSt. John's, NL | 5/7 | CHEM 1050 + 1051 (St. John's) or CHEM 1810 + 1200 … | View estimate | → | |
| Ontario Tech UniversityOshawa, ON | 5/7 | Transfer credit, grade "T" (unspecified/elective, … | View estimate | → | |
| Queen's UniversityKingston, ON | 5/7 | CHEM 112 (6.0 units) | View estimate | → | |
| Simon Fraser UniversityBurnaby, BC | 5/7 | SFU CHEM 122 (2), Q; SFU CHEM 121 (4), Q/B-Sci | View estimate | → | |
| Toronto Metropolitan UniversityToronto, ON | 5/7 | CHY 103 and CHY 113 | View estimate | → | |
| University of AlbertaEdmonton, AB | 6/7 | CHEM 101 (★3) — Engineering: CHEM 103 (★4.3) | View estimate | → | |
| University of British ColumbiaVancouver, BC | 6/7 | CHEM_V 121 (4 credits) | View estimate | → | |
| University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta | 5/7 | Chemistry 201/203 or 209 (Engineering only) | View estimate | → | |
| University of GuelphGuelph, ON | 5/7 | CHEM 1040 (0.50 credits) | View estimate | → | |
| University of ManitobaWinnipeg, MB | 4/7 | CHEM 1100 (3) & CHEM 1110 (3) & CHEM 112L (0) | View estimate | → | |
| University of New BrunswickFredericton & Saint John, NB | 5/7 | Saint John: CHEM 1041 & CHEM 1072 (engineering: CH… | View estimate | → | |
| University of OttawaOttawa, ON | 5/7 | CHM 1711 (3 units) | View estimate | → | |
| University of ReginaRegina, SK | 5/7 | CHEM 104 + CHEM 1XX (100-level) | View estimate | → | |
| University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon, SK | 5/7 | CHEM 112.3 + CHEM Jr.3 = 6 credit units | View estimate | → | |
| University of TorontoToronto, ON | 5/7 | CHM1**Y (1.0 credit) | View estimate | → | |
| University of VictoriaVictoria, BC | 5/7 | CHEM 101 (1.5 units) and CHEM 102 (1.5 units) | View estimate | → | |
| University of WaterlooWaterloo, ON | 5/7 | CHEM 120 + 120L + 123 + 123L (1.5 units ≈ 3 course… | View estimate | → | |
| Western UniversityLondon, ON | 5/7 | Chemistry 1301A (0.5 cr) + Chemistry 1302B (0.5 cr… | View estimate | → | |
| York UniversityToronto, ON | 5/7 | SC/CHEM 1000 3.0 + SC/CHEM 1001 3.0 (6 credits) | View estimate | → |
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Data Disclaimer
This information is compiled from University of Windsor official sources and verified community reports. It is NOT a substitute for official academic advising. Always confirm with your advisor before making decisions.
Last updated: July 2026
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