Exam-based credit at IU Bloomington

Exam-based credit

Learn how your exam scores can translate into IU credit

IU Bloomington faculty have established course credit articulations for a variety of standardized exams and for certain departmental examinations, allowing you to earn college credit before you arrive on campus.

College credit in high school

If you completed college courses while in high school, visit the Freshman Admission Standards page for information about submitting transcripts and transfer credit consideration.

Standardized exams

IU Bloomington awards course credit to �㽶��Ƶs who have earned qualifying scores on a number of nationally recognized, standardized exams. For details regarding test articulations, see the following resources:

AP: Advanced Placement Exams

Review how qualifying AP exam scores may translate into IU credit and help you move into advanced coursework sooner.
British-style Advanced Level courses

See how qualifying British-style Advanced Level exams may apply toward IU credit in select subject areas.
Cambridge International Exam

Explore which Cambridge International Exam scores may earn IU credit and count toward your degree requirements.
CLEP: College-Level Examination Program

Find out how qualifying CLEP exam scores may translate into IU credit for prior learning and subject knowledge.
IB: International Baccalaureate

Review how higher-level IB exam scores may qualify for IU credit and support faster progress toward your degree.

Departmental exams

Some academic units offer optional IU Bloomington exemption exams, which allow �㽶��Ƶs to demonstrate knowledge for which they have not previously earned academic credit. With qualifying scores, �㽶��Ƶs may earn course credit. For details, see the following:

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