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Several programs allow you to earn ndsu credit prior to enrolling.
You may earn NDSU credit for course work earned through Advanced Placement (AP), the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), International Baccalaureate (IB) or courses taken through other accredited colleges and universities. Credit is awarded for:
ADVANCED PLACEMENT scores of three (3) or higher for selected tests. Send scores to the NDSU Office of Registration and Records.
Students earning scores of 50 or higher on selected CLEP exams earn credit for NDSU courses. Send scores to the NDSU Office of Registration and Records.
Individual IB higher level course work with scores of four (4) or higher are granted transfer credit.
Exams and corresponding course equivalents are listed online at
www.ndsu.edu/prospective_students/about/credit_by_exam.shtml.
Students who take COLLEGE COURSE WORK as part of their high school enrollment can earn credit at NDSU. A list of approved courses is online at http://www.ndsu.edu/transfer.