Students entering from high school can receive credit for Presbyterian College classes via these examinations:

College Board Advanced Placement Program (AP)

High school students have the opportunity to pursue college-level courses in their own high school, be tested on achievement, and earn college credit and advanced placement.

Listed below are the AP examinations for which Presbyterian College may award credit. Some credit may not apply to your individual program of study. See your academic advisor to determine program applicability.

  • Art History
    • A score of 4 will earn 3 credits for ARTH 110.
    • A score of 5 will earn 6 credits for ARTH 110 and 120.
  •  Biology
    • A score of 4 will earn 8 credits for BIOL 1150, 1150L, and 1151, 1151L.
  • Chemistry
    • A score of 4 will earn 4 credits for CHEM 101 and 101L.
    • A score of 5 will earn 8 credits for CHEM 101 and 101L and 102 and 102L.
  • Computer Science
    • A score of 3 will earn 3 credits for CSC 2205.
    • A score of 4 will earn 6 credits for CSC 2205 and 2255.
  • Environmental Science
    • A score of 4 will earn 4 credits for either BIOL 2150 or ENVI 2150.
  • Macroeconomics
    • A score of 4 will earn 3 credits for ECON 206.
  • Microeconomics
    • A score of 4 will earn 3 credits for ECON 205.
  • English Language/Composition
    • A score of 4 will earn 3 credits for ENGL 1001.
  • English Literature/Composition
    • A score of 4 will earn 3 credits for ENGL 1001.
  • English Language/Composition and English Literature/Composition
    • A score of 4 on both exams will earn 6 credits for ENGL 1001 and 1002.
  • Geography
    • A score of 3 will earn 3 credits for GEOG 301.
  • Government and Politics: United States
    • A score of 3 will earn 3 credits for POLS 1001.
  • History, European
    • A score of 4 will earn 3 credits for HIST 2401.
  • History, United States
    • A score of 4 will earn 3 credits for HIST 2200 or 2201.
    • A score of 5 will earn 6 credits for HIST 2200 and 2201.
  • History, World
    • A score of 4 will earn 3 credits for HIST 1101.
  • Foreign Languages: Language or Literature (French, German, Latin, Portuguese, Spanish)
    • A score of 3 will earn 3 credits for 102/1002 (except Latin).
    • A score of 4 will earn 6 credits for 102/1002 and 201/2001.
    • A score of 5 will earn 9 credits for 102/1002, 201/2001 and 202/2002.
  • Mathematics (Calculus AB)
    • A score of 3 will earn 3 credits for MATH 201.
  • Mathematics (Calculus BC)
    • A score of 3 will earn 6 credits for MATH 201 and 202.
    • A score of 5 will earn 9 credits for MATH 201, 202 and 301*.
      • *Subject to consultation with Math Department
  • Music, Listen: Literature
    • A score of 4 will earn 3 credits for MUSC 1100.
  • Music (Theory)
    • A score of 4 will earn 3 credits for MUSC 1201.
  • Physics 1
    • A score of 4 will earn 4 credits for PHYS 1500
  • Physics 2
    • A score of 4 will earn 4 credits for PHYS 1500
  • Physics 1 and 2
    • A score of 4 will earn 8 credits for PHYS 1500 and 1510.
  • Physics C (Mechanics)
    • A score of 4 will earn 4 credits for PHYS 1500 or 1600.
  • Physics C (Electricity and Magnetism)
    • A score of 4 will earn 4 credits for PHYS 1510 or 1610.
  • Psychology
    • A score of 3 will earn 3 credits for PSYC 1001.
  • Statistics
    • A score of 4 will earn 3 credits for MATH 120.

For more information, contact:

Advanced Placement Program
The College Board
45 Columbus Ave.
New York, NY 10023-6992
Phone: 1.212.713.8000
Fax: 1.212.713.8277
apstudent.collegeboard.org

International Baccalaureate Program (IB)

Presbyterian College recognizes the International Baccalaureate (IB) as a rigorous and challenging program and will provide credit after the student is enrolled as a baccalaureate degree-seeking student.

PC will award academic credit to students who have earned grades of 5 or better in their higher-level subjects in the International Baccalaureate Diploma program.

No credit is awarded for subjects passed at the standard or subsidiary level.

Students must have an official IB transcript issued by the New York Office of the International Baccalaureate forwarded to the PC Admissions Office for assignment of credits.

Courses/scores for which credit may be awarded by PC are as listed. Some credits may not apply to your individual program of study. See your academic advisor to determine program applicability.

  • Biology
    • A score of 5 will earn 8 credits for BIOL 1150, 1150L and 1151, 1151L.
  • Chemistry
    • A score of 5 will earn 8 credits for CHEM 101, 101L and 102, 102L.
  • English A
    • A score of 5 will earn 3 credits for ENGL ELEC.
  • French A1 (HL)
    • A score of 5 will earn 6 credits for FREN 1001 and 1002.
  • History, European
    • A score of 5 will earn 3 credits for HIST 1100.
  • History, World
    • A score of 5 will earn 3 credits for HIST 1101.
  • Physics
    • A score of 5 will earn 8 credits for PHYS 1500 and 1510.
    • A score of 6 will earn 8 credits for PHYS 1600 and 1610.
  • Psychology
    • A score of 5 will earn 3 credits for PSYC 1001.
  • Spanish A1 (HL)
    • A score of 5 will earn 6 credits for SPAN 1001 and 1002.

For more information, contact:

International Baccalaureate North America
200 Madison Ave. Suite 2007
New York, NY 10016, USA
Phone: 1.212.696.4464
Fax: 1.212.889.9242
Email: IBNA@IBO.ORG
ibo.org/iba

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

Presbyterian College degree-seeking students can earn college credit for knowledge gained outside of the classroom. The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a system of credit by examination sponsored by the College Board.

Students must have an official CLEP transcript issued by the College Board forwarded to Presbyterian College Office of the Registrar for assignment of credit.

  • Accounting
    • A score of 50 or better will earn 3 credits for ACCT 203.
  • American Government
    • A score of 50 or better will earn 3 credits for POLS 1001.
  • Economics: Macroeconomics
    • A score of 50 or better will earn 3 credits for ECON 206.
  • Economics: Microeconomics
    • A score of 50 or better will earn 3 credits for ECON 205.
  • Mathematics: Calculus
    • A score of 55 or better will earn 3 credits for MATH 201.

For more information, contact:

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
The College Board
45 Columbus Ave.
New York, NY 10023-6992
Phone: 1.212.713.8000
Fax: 1.212.713.8277
clep.collegeboard.org

ACE and AICE (Cambridge International Exam) Credit

Presbyterian College may award academic credit for military service only after an official transcript from ACE (American Council on Education) is sent for evaluation. Credit is awarded on a case by case basis. Students participating in the Cambridge International Exam (AICE) may have their record sent to Presbyterian College for credit consideration. Only Advanced (A) level exams will be considered for credit and a minimum grade of C must be earned.

Students entering from high school can receive credit for Presbyterian College classes via these examinations:

College Board Advanced Placement Program (AP)

High school students have the opportunity to pursue college-level courses in their own high school, be tested on achievement, and earn college credit and advanced placement.

Listed below are the AP examinations for which Presbyterian College may award credit. Some credit may not apply to your individual program of study. See your academic advisor to determine program applicability.

  • Art History
    • A score of 4 will earn 3 credits for ARTH 110.
    • A score of 5 will earn 6 credits for ARTH 110 and 120.
  •  Biology
    • A score of 4 will earn 8 credits for BIOL 1150, 1150L, and 1151, 1151L.
  • Chemistry
    • A score of 4 will earn 4 credits for CHEM 101 and 101L.
    • A score of 5 will earn 8 credits for CHEM 101 and 101L and 102 and 102L.
  • Computer Science
    • A score of 3 will earn 3 credits for CSC 2205.
    • A score of 4 will earn 6 credits for CSC 2205 and 2255.
  • Environmental Science
    • A score of 4 will earn 4 credits for either BIOL 2150 or ENVI 2150.
  • Macroeconomics
    • A score of 4 will earn 3 credits for ECON 206.
  • Microeconomics
    • A score of 4 will earn 3 credits for ECON 205.
  • English Language/Composition
    • A score of 4 will earn 3 credits for ENGL 1001.
  • English Literature/Composition
    • A score of 4 will earn 3 credits for ENGL 1001.
  • English Language/Composition and English Literature/Composition
    • A score of 4 on both exams will earn 6 credits for ENGL 1001 and 1002.
  • Geography
    • A score of 3 will earn 3 credits for GEOG 301.
  • Government and Politics: United States
    • A score of 3 will earn 3 credits for POLS 1001.
  • History, European
    • A score of 4 will earn 3 credits for HIST 2401.
  • History, United States
    • A score of 4 will earn 3 credits for HIST 2200 or 2201.
    • A score of 5 will earn 6 credits for HIST 2200 and 2201.
  • History, World
    • A score of 4 will earn 3 credits for HIST 1101.
  • Foreign Languages: Language or Literature (French, German, Latin, Portuguese, Spanish)
    • A score of 3 will earn 3 credits for 102/1002 (except Latin).
    • A score of 4 will earn 6 credits for 102/1002 and 201/2001.
    • A score of 5 will earn 9 credits for 102/1002, 201/2001 and 202/2002.
  • Mathematics (Calculus AB)
    • A score of 3 will earn 3 credits for MATH 201.
  • Mathematics (Calculus BC)
    • A score of 3 will earn 6 credits for MATH 201 and 202.
    • A score of 5 will earn 9 credits for MATH 201, 202 and 301*.
      • *Subject to consultation with Math Department
  • Music, Listen: Literature
    • A score of 4 will earn 3 credits for MUSC 1100.
  • Music (Theory)
    • A score of 4 will earn 3 credits for MUSC 1201.
  • Physics 1
    • A score of 4 will earn 4 credits for PHYS 1500
  • Physics 2
    • A score of 4 will earn 4 credits for PHYS 1500
  • Physics 1 and 2
    • A score of 4 will earn 8 credits for PHYS 1500 and 1510.
  • Physics C (Mechanics)
    • A score of 4 will earn 4 credits for PHYS 1500 or 1600.
  • Physics C (Electricity and Magnetism)
    • A score of 4 will earn 4 credits for PHYS 1510 or 1610.
  • Psychology
    • A score of 3 will earn 3 credits for PSYC 1001.
  • Statistics
    • A score of 4 will earn 3 credits for MATH 120.

For more information, contact:

Advanced Placement Program
The College Board
45 Columbus Ave.
New York, NY 10023-6992
Phone: 1.212.713.8000
Fax: 1.212.713.8277
apstudent.collegeboard.org

International Baccalaureate Program (IB)

Presbyterian College recognizes the International Baccalaureate (IB) as a rigorous and challenging program and will provide credit after the student is enrolled as a baccalaureate degree-seeking student.

PC will award academic credit to students who have earned grades of 5 or better in their higher-level subjects in the International Baccalaureate Diploma program.

No credit is awarded for subjects passed at the standard or subsidiary level.

Students must have an official IB transcript issued by the New York Office of the International Baccalaureate forwarded to the PC Admissions Office for assignment of credits.

Courses/scores for which credit may be awarded by PC are as listed. Some credits may not apply to your individual program of study. See your academic advisor to determine program applicability.

  • Biology
    • A score of 5 will earn 8 credits for BIOL 105, 105L and 112, 112L.
  • Chemistry
    • A score of 5 will earn 8 credits for CHEM 101, 101L and 102, 102L.
  • English A1
    • A score of 5 will earn 6 credits for ENGL 1001 and 1002.
  • English A2
    • A score of 5 will earn 2 credits for ENGL ELEC.
  • French A1 (HL)
    • A score of 5 will earn 6 credits for FREN 1001 and 1002.
  • German A1 (HL)
    • A score of 5 will earn 8 credits for GERM 101 and 102.
  • History, European
    • A score of 5 will earn 3 credits for HIST 1100.
  • History, World
    • A score of 5 will earn 3 credits for HIST 1101.
  • Physics
    • A score of 5 will earn 8 credits for PHYS 1500 and 1510.
    • A score of 6 will earn 8 credits for PHYS 1600 and 1610.
  • Psychology
    • A score of 5 will earn 3 credits for PSYC 201.
  • Spanish A1 (HL)
    • A score of 5 will earn 6 credits for SPAN 1001 and 1002.

For more information, contact:

International Baccalaureate North America
200 Madison Ave. Suite 2007
New York, NY 10016, USA
Phone: 1.212.696.4464
Fax: 1.212.889.9242
Email: IBNA@IBO.ORG
ibo.org/iba

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

Presbyterian College degree-seeking students can earn college credit for knowledge gained outside of the classroom. The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a system of credit by examination sponsored by the College Board.

Students must have an official CLEP transcript issued by the College Board forwarded to Presbyterian College Office of the Registrar for assignment of credit.

  • Accounting
    • A score of 50 or better will earn 3 credits for ACCT 203.
  • American Government
    • A score of 50 or better will earn 3 credits for POLS 1001.
  • Economics: Macroeconomics
    • A score of 50 or better will earn 3 credits for ECON 206.
  • Economics: Microeconomics
    • A score of 50 or better will earn 3 credits for ECON 205.
  • Mathematics: Calculus
    • A score of 55 or better will earn 3 credits for MATH 201.

For more information, contact:

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
The College Board
45 Columbus Ave.
New York, NY 10023-6992
Phone: 1.212.713.8000
Fax: 1.212.713.8277
clep.collegeboard.org

ACE and AICE (Cambridge International Exam) Credit

Presbyterian College may award academic credit for military service only after an official transcript from ACE (American Council on Education) is sent for evaluation. Credit is awarded on a case by case basis. Students participating in the Cambridge International Exam (AICE) may have their record sent to Presbyterian College for credit consideration. Only Advanced (A) level exams will be considered for credit and a minimum grade of C must be earned.