Advanced Placement
Incoming students who submit Advanced Placement (AP) test scores from the College Board and who achieved satisfactory scores are considered for advanced placement or credit. College credit may be granted for scores of 3, 4, or 5, depending on the subject. See the Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate webpage for details.
When test scores are sent directly to the university, they are reviewed and, when appropriate, credit is entered in the student’s record. Transfer students who were awarded credit by AP from their previous institution must have test scores sent directly to Stevenson from the College Board in order to be awarded equivalent credit.
Credit cannot be awarded for AP and the equivalent college course. Credit awarded for AP exam scores is included in the 90 credits that can be applied to degree requirements from a combination of 2-year institutions, 4-year institutions, and non-direct classroom instruction.
International Baccalaureate
Stevenson University values the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and awards credits based on scores earned on individual standard and higher level subject examinations. Students who have earned an IB diploma will be granted sophomore status and awarded 30 credits that will be applied toward degree requirements. See the Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate webpage for details.
Transfer students who were awarded credit for IB from their previous institution must have their exam scores and IB transcripts sent directly to Stevenson. Credit cannot be awarded for scores at both the standard and higher level of the same subject, for IB and AP scores for the same subject, or for IB and the equivalent college course. Credit awarded for IB is included in the maximum of 90 credits that can be applied to degree requirements from a combination of 2-year institutions, 4-year institutions, and non-direct classroom instruction.
ACE-American Council on Education credit
American Council on Education (ACE)
Students may receive academic credit and/or waivers of prerequisite courses in undergraduate or graduate academic programs based on credit recommendations provided by the American Council on Education (ACE). Students who successfully complete a course, examination, or certification with an ACE recommendation can receive an official transcript which can be reviewed by the relevant Academic Program Administrator at Stevenson. Please note that not all ACE-approved credits are guaranteed to transfer to Stevenson University. Prospective students are encouraged to contact your Admissions/Enrollment Counselor and current students are encouraged to contact your Academic Program Administrator to determine the transferability of ACE-approved credits. Please see the ACE website for more information.
CLEP Examinations
Stevenson University awards college credit to students who earn qualifying scores on College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams. CLEP exam results must be submitted directly to the university. If the designated passing score is achieved, appropriate credit will be awarded and entered into the student’s record. Students may not earn credit for a CLEP exam and the equivalent college course. Students may not earn CLEP credit for World Language exams taken in their first language. Credit awarded for CLEP exam scores is included in the maximum of 90 credits that can be applied to degree requirements from a combination of 2-year institutions, 4-year institutions, and non-direct classroom instruction.
DSST
Stevenson University awards college credit to students who earn qualifying scores on a DANTES Subject Standardized Test (DSST). DSST exam results must be submitted directly to the university. If the designated passing score is achieved, appropriate credit will be awarded and entered into the student’s record. Students may not earn credit for a DSST exam and the equivalent college course. Credit awarded for DSST exam scores is included in the maximum of 90 credits that can be applied to degree requirements from a combination of 2-year institutions, 4-year institutions, and non-direct classroom instruction.