College Credit and Advanced Placement
Advanced Placement (AP) Credit
- Any score of 3+ that is not reflected in the AP Exam chart, will be accepted for three credit hours of general elective credit.
- In many cases, academic departments have identified specific course credit and/or core curriculum requirement equivalencies based on a student’s AP scores.
- There is no maximum of credit awarded through AP examinations.
- Students must have official scores sent to Dominican University, Office of Undergraduate Admission.
Check the AP Exam chart (pdf opens in a new window) to see if you scored high enough to receive credit. An updated AP exam chart will be available at the end of Summer 2024. Students should visit the College Board’s website for more information.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit
- Students must have scores of 4 or higher on higher level IB exams.
- Students may be awarded up to 30 semester hours of credit.
Check the IB Exam chart (pdf opens in a new window) to see if you scored high enough to receive credit.
CLEP Credit
- Students must have official scores sent to Dominican University. Refer to the College Board’s website for more information.
- A maximum of 28 semester hours of credit may be granted with no more than 12 semester hours in one subject area.
- For additional information, contact the Rosary College of Arts and Sciences (x6814).
Check the CLEP Exam chart (pdf opens in a new window) to see if you scored high enough to receive credit.