- Go to the Course portal and read the course description for the course you wish to be recognized by equivalence. Make sure that the content of the course is aligned with the content of the course youhave taken. If you have been admitted to HEC Montréal, you can also consult the syllabus in the old ZoneCours > Course syllabus archive.
- Begin the RAC process as soon as your admission has been confirmed, preferably before the first term you register.
- Do not register for a course for which you have requested an RAC; wait until you have received a decision.
The recognition of acquired competencies (RAC) makes it possible to have your competencies officially recognized in lieu of one or more courses in your academic program.
Within your program, only recognition of acquired competencies of an academic nature is possible.
Acquired competencies of an academic nature
Acquired competencies of an academic nature may be recognized if the course was taken in a recognized university and the activities of that course align with the activities of a course in your HEC Montréal program. See the Policy on the Recognition of Acquired Competencies (PDF, 279 KB) to learn how it applies.
Once your request for RAC of an academic nature has been processed, you may be granted a course equivalence.
- A course recognized by equivalence appears on the transcript with the comment “EQ” which does not contribute to the student’s grade point average.
- Credits for the course recognized by equivalence count as part of the total credits required to complete the program.
No transfer credit is granted for university courses required as admission prerequisites or for courses offered by professional associations.