Credits earned from tests, like AP or IB exams, are considered transfer credits and are included in the cumulative credit total. Please be advised that a student’s tuition will increase when the Penn State transcript reflects 59.1 cumulative credits. Information on the use of general credits or specific course credits earned by AP Exams in individual programs of study may be obtained from a student’s academic adviser or from the office of the dean of a student’s college. General credits are applied to a student’s program of study in accordance with the procedures established by the college of enrollment. General credits may be used to fulfill degree requirements in any area such use is not necessarily limited to General Education or elective requirements.
General credits may be awarded for an AP Exam that covers material that is not the substantial equivalent of material covered in a specific University course. Undergraduate students interested in receiving credit for AP Exams should arrange for their official grade reports to be sent directly from the College Board to us. Duplicate credit in the same subject is not awarded in any case.The credit must be useful in a student's program of study.Limitations on credit earned through the AP Exams are as follows: Credit awarded will not affect a student’s grade-point average at Penn State. If credit is awarded, a student’s University record will carry notation of credit, but no grade will be recorded. This evaluation of the credits awarded for Advanced Placement Exams is subject to change and may be reviewed and revised periodically by Penn State faculty.
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