Colleges that Accept IB Credit Each college or university is likely to have its own specific policy about how they evaluate IB test scores for credit. Briefly, most schools will award college credit for scores of 4 or higher, although some request that scores be a 6 or higher. If you want to know more about a specific schools policy on accepting IB scores, look on the school's admissions web page. For a complete listing of Minnesota College recognition policies, click here. Drake University Drake University recognizes the rigor and validity of the IB Diploma Program and will award up to one year of advanced-standing credit for successful completion of the program. All courses are evaluated on an individual basis by an assistant or associate dean who will also determine how the courses may meet Drake degree requirements. In general, students who achieve a score of 4 or higher in courses taken at the higher level will receive two semesters of credit within that discipline toward their degrees. There are some exceptions to these guidelines. University of Chicago University of Chicago does award credit for IB work, recognizing that good scores on the higher level examinations signal college-level proficiency. Students may receive up to a year's worth of credit in a given subject for scores of 6 or 7 on the higher level exams. Scores of 5 on the higher level exams are subject to faculty review. Students who have not earned the Diploma but who present good scores may also petition for credit. In addition the University offers a comprehensive array of its own placement examinations, which any new student is entitled to sit for in the fall. Wesleyan University Wesleyan University recognizes the IB and uses the results for admissions purposes as well as for university credit. Most departments award one or two course credits for a 5, 6, or 7 on the higher level exam, though usually a student must continue in that subject at Wesleyan in order to receive the credit. A few departments award 0.7 credit for a high score on the standard level exam. A maximum of two credits can be applied toward graduation requirements. For a complete list of departmental IB credit policies, please contact the Office of Admission. University of Wisconsin – Madison Listed below are IB exams for which credit policies have been established. Exams in subject areas for which credit policies have not yet been established are referred to the appropriate academic department for a recommendation. All of the following refer to scores on Higher Level examinations only. IB exams are graded on a scale of 1 to 7, with 7 being the highest. Students who receive the full IB Diploma with a minimum score of 28 are eligible for 3 additional credits. Stanford University Stanford University awards advanced placement credit for certain Higher Level examinations with scores of 5, 6, or 7. Credit is awarded at the discretion of individual academic departments through the Office of the University Registrar. Stanford University does not consider or award credit for IB Standard Level examinations or course work. A maximum of 45 quarter units of AP and/or IB and/or transfer credit and/or other external credit combined may be applied toward the undergraduate degree. For more detailed information, please consult the Office of the University Registrar web site. Lawrence University Lawrence University recognizes the quality of the IB Diploma Program as an excellent college preparatory curriculum. The faculty will grant sophomore standing to students admitted to Lawrence with an IB Diploma who have achieved a score of 5 or above on all examinations. Students who have completed individual courses in the IB Diploma Program will receive one course credit for a grade of 5, 6 or 7 on a higher level examination. Decisions on placement or on the use of the IB courses to meet major requirements will be made by individual academic departments. Grinnell College Grinnell College recognizes IB level work in the admissions process and will grant credit for examination scores of 5 or better on higher level courses only. The granting of credit for IB work is equated to the granting of credit for Advanced Placement. It is advisable for applicants to check directly with the Registrar for more specific details. Loyola University - Chicago Credit for Higher Level exams only, with scores of 5 or higher. University of Pennsylvania The University of Pennsylvania recognizes the IB and appreciates the challenge which completing the Diploma program represents. The faculty at Penn support the granting of advanced standing credit to students whose scores on higher level exams are 5 or higher. In general, the equivalent of one or two courses are issued for each acceptable examination result. Penn will also consider issuing credit for individual Certificates when the full Diploma is not obtained. Each evaluation is done on an individual basis upon receipt of the official IB transcript. Questions may be directed to the office indicated above; a detailed and annually updated IB policy sheet is also available. Williams College At the discretion of the appropriate departments or programs, students presenting scores of 6 or 7 on International Baccalaureate Higher Level examinations may be placed in advanced courses not regularly open to them and/or may receive course credit toward the major or concentration. While credit is not awarded for Standard Level courses, advanced standing may be given if students take the appropriate placement exams during the orientation period. Therefore, if granted, this credit may be used as a prerequisite or in partial fulfillment of the major or concentration requirements. IB credit, however, may not be used to reduce the normal course load of any semester, to make up a deficiency incurred at Williams, or to satisfy the Distribution Requirement. For members of the Class of 2007 or earlier, IB credit (if in two or more subjects) may also be used for acceleration, i.e. completion of the degree in fewer than four years. Starting with the Class of 2008, this option will not be available. University of Puget Sound Because the University is constantly changing, the information here presented is not be regarded as creating a binding contract between the student and the school. The University of Puget Sound will grant one unit (one unit equals 4 semester credits or 6 quarter credits) of lower division credit for each higher level examination passed with a score of 5, 6, or 7. The details regarding specific course exemptions are listed below for each examination. Additionally, the University will grant one unit of lower division credit for the Theory of Knowledge, if a student has received the IB Diploma. McGill University The IB Diploma is considered a credential for admission. Grades of 5 or higher are expected in each subject. Credit is granted for higher level courses. The amount of credit which can be granted varies depending upon the particular subjects examined and the faculty which the student wishes to enter. An appropriate selection of three higher level subjects allows for admission to the second year of a four year program in most faculties and schools. Students who do not complete the full Diploma but who achieve a grade of 5 or better in one or more higher level examinations receive some credit. When making the application to the University, students should arrange to have their official IB scores forwarded to the Admissions, Recruitment and Registrar's Office by the IBNA Office. University of British Columbia The University of British Columbia welcomes applications from outstanding students from Canada and around the world. Applicants who are pursuing the full IB Diploma Program are strongly encouraged to consider UBC. The admission average for an IB Diploma applicant is calculated on 3 Higher Level and 3 Standard Level subjects, including any pre-requisite subjects required by the program which you are applying. A minimum requirement of 24 points, including additional points for TOK and EE is required to be considered for admission. However, due to limited enrollment, a higher score will be required for admission to most programs.