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Academic Placement

The university holds that some system of granting placement to qualified students is both necessary and just. It is not the desire of the university to require students to repeat material in which they are already competent. However, the university does not believe in acceleration for its own sake; it believes that time is often essential to both the broad and thorough understanding integral to the education of the whole person.

There are three standard examination systems which the university accepts. It also considers the high school record, entrance and achievement scores and various departmental measures in judging the levels of capability of the student. No more than a total of 32 credits will be awarded through placement and dual enrollment. In other words, the student must complete the equivalent of at least three years of full time college study beyond high school.



Advanced Placement

The university may grant both placement and credit toward the undergraduate degree through the Advanced Placement Examinations of the College Entrance Examination Board. The AP credit awarded varies by exam and score; see the UD website for specific courses and requirements.

A score of four or better on the particular AP examination may secure the student immediate placement out of and credit for the comparable course or courses at the university.

A score of three or four may secure immediate placement and/or retroactive credit toward the degree upon completion of another course in that area of study with a grade of "B-" or better. Upon receiving the grade in the required UD course, the student must request the retroactive credits at the Registrar’s Office. The additional course should be completed by the end of the junior year in order to secure credit through the AP examination.

College Level Examination Program

The College Level Examination Program is an appropriate method by which the non-traditional student might certify accomplishments in certain academic areas. Any granting of credit through CLEP is done on an individual basis. Scores presented must be in the 60 or above range.

International Certificate Programs

The university awards credit for the following international certificate programs:

  1. The General Certificate of Education A-Level (United Kingdom):

    6-8 credits are awarded for grades of "A" and "B" on A-Level exams in transferable subjects, with a maximum award of 32 credits. Credits are not awarded for a score of "C," or for O-Level exams.

  2. The Baccalaureat (France):

    6-8 credits are awarded for passing scores in BAC programs A, B, C and D, (not D’), with a maximum award of 32 credits.

  3. The Abitur (Germany):

    Students who have passed the Abitur (examination) and have received the Reifezeugnis or Zeugnis der Reife or the Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife may be considered for university admission with up to one year of advanced standing credit. Between 6-8 credits are awarded for passing scores on each of the written exams in transferable subjects, with a maximum award of 32 credits. Credits are not awarded for oral exams.

  4. The International Baccalaureate:

    Between 6-8 credits will be awarded for scores of 6 or 7 on Higher-Level exams in transferable subjects, with a maximum award of 32 credits. A score of 5 may secure placement and/or retroactive credit toward the degree upon completion of another course in that area of study with a grade of "B" or better. Specific courses and requirements may apply; contact the Associate Dean of Constantin College for more detailed information. Credits are not awarded for Subsidiary-Level exams.