Bring your credits to UBalt.
The University of Baltimore will accept a maximum of 30 credits earned in any combination from one or more of the following sources:
- acceptable Advanced Placement (AP) examination scores
- acceptable College Level Examination Program (CLEP) scores
- DSST Exams
- successful completion of International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations
Whether or not these credits can be applied toward graduation and in what manner will be determined by the appropriate academic office.
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Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
AP credit may be applied toward general education requirements, general electives or, in specific cases, toward a major requirement. A single AP exam may be used to satisfy both a general education requirement and a major requirement if both standards are met. A single AP exam may not be used to satisfy both a general education requirement and a general elective or both a general elective requirement and a major requirement. If the listed UBalt equivalency is a general education requirement, the awarded credits may be substituted to satisfy a general elective. Under no circumstances can a single AP exam be awarded more than the number of credits indicated in the table below.
*for the Environmental Sustainability and Human Ecology major
for the Forensic Studies major, Forensic Science concentration (transfer students only)
*for the Government and Public Policy major
*for the International Studies major
*for the Psychology major
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College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Examinations
Since CLEP exams are most often taken to fulfill general education and general elective requirements, CLEP scores are accepted for credit before completion of 90 credit hours. Once a student has begun the last 30 credits of study, CLEP scores are no longer accepted for credit. CLEP credit may be applied toward general education requirements, general electives or, in specific cases, toward a major requirement. Under no circumstances can a single CLEP exam be awarded more than the number of credits indicated in the table. A single CLEP exam may be used to satisfy both a general education requirement and a major requirement if both standards are met. A single CLEP exam may not be used to satisfy both a general education requirement and a general elective or both a general elective requirement and a major requirement. If the listed UBalt equivalency is a general education requirement, the awarded credits may be substituted to satisfy a general elective.
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International Baccalaureate (IB) Examinations
- UBalt awards 30 credits and sophomore standing to high-school students who complete the full IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma. Each applicant's transcript will be reviewed by the Registrar's Office to determine how the 30 credits will apply to the record of the student.
- Students who have completed higher-level IB courses without completing the full diploma, and have successfully completed the corresponding IB examinations may be entitled to credit at UBalt. Students should have official exam scores sent from the International Baccalaureate Organization to UBalt; the Office of the University Registrar will review exam scores and determine credits awarded.
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DSST Exams
UBalt awards credit based on scores on the DSST and follows the recommendations of the American Council on Education regarding the numbers and types of credit awarded for minimum scores. Those who have training or learning experiences as military personnel and would like additional information should contact the Office of Admission.