Pre-College Credit/AP/IB/AICE
Transfer credit for students entering prior to August 2024
A maximum of 24 semester hours for Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), Post-Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO), and dual-enrollment programs will be awarded. Pre-college credit is considered transfer credit and is included in the 60 semester hour total transfer limit. A list of approved course equivalencies is available from the registrar’s office.
Transfer credit for students entering after August 2024
A maximum of 75 semester hours of transfer credit may be applied toward completion of a Central College degree. Thirty of the last 45 credits must be taken in residence. This may include AP, IB, AICE, or dual-enrollment coursework that meets the minimum requirements.
Credit for Advanced Placement (AP)
Students who earn a score of 4 or better on AP exams will be granted a minimum of three semester hours of credit. All AP scores must be sent directly to Central College from the College Board (CEEB 6087).
Credit for International Baccalaureate (IB)
Students who earn a score of 4 or better on IB higher-level exams (subsidiary-level exams are not accepted) will be granted a minimum of three semester hours of credit for each subject area. International Baccalaureate scores must be sent directly to Central College from International Baccalaureate.
Credit for Cambridge Assessment International Education (AICE)
Students who earn a grade of “C/c” or better on Cambridge Assessment International Education (AICE) will be granted four semester hours of credit for an AS Level (one-year course) and eight semester hours of credit for an A level (two-year course). AICE scores must be sent directly to Central College from the Cambridge Assessment.
Credit for dual enrollment or PSEO
All dual enrollment or PSEO credit must be earned at a regionally accredited college or university with a grade of “C” or better. Grades and credit earned in pre-college courses are not included in the calculation of a student’s Central College cumulative or major grade point average. Dual enrollment and PSEO work to be considered for credit must be submitted on an official transcript and mailed directly to Central College from the institution of record or delivered in a sealed envelope with the registrar’s signature across the seal.
Additional information available:
Accepted Advanced Placement Exams