Earning advanced standing Credit

Advanced standing reports indicating how previously earned credits will transfer to OSU are prepared for fall term applicants who pay the advance tuition deposit (ATD) and register for an orientation session (START). During other terms, advanced standing credit is applied to a student's record after the student has been admitted to the university and official transcripts or score reports have been received by the Office of Admissions. Please allow 2-4 weeks for credit to be evaluated and appear as part of your student record. For information on credit by examinations or subjects not listed in this brochure, please contact the Office of Admissions or the appropriate academic department after you have enrolled.

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Advanced Placement

College-Level Examination Program

International Baccalaureate

Military Credit

Advance "A" Level - GCE (General Certificate of Education)

Testing Contact Information

AP/IB/CLEP Policies

Advanced Placement

The following credit will be granted to students entering OSU during the academic year who have submitted scores from the College Board Advanced Placement Examinations Program.

Exam	Score	Credit	OSU Courses
Art - History	4+	6	ART 204,205
Art - Studio: 2-D Design	4+	4	ART Elective
Art - Studio: 3-D Design	4+	4	ART Elective
Art - Studio: Drawing	4+	4	ART Elective
Biology	4+	12	BI 211,212,213
Chemistry	4+	15	CH 221,222,223
Chinese Language & Culture	3+	15	CHN 211, 212, 213, 299
Computer Science A	4+	4	CS 161
Computer Science AB	3 4+	4 8	CS 161 CS 161 + CS 162
English Language & Composition	3+	3	WR 121
English Literature & Composition	3+	3	WR 121
Environmental Science	3+	4	ENSC Elective
French Language	3+	12	FR 211,212,213
French Literature	3+	4	FR 299
German Language	3+	12	GER 211,212,213
Government - Comparative	4	4	PS 204
Government - U.S.	4	4	PS 201
History - European	3+	8	HST 102,103
History - U.S.	3+	8	HST 201,202
History - World	3+	6	HST 104, 105
Human Geography	3+	4	GEO 105
Italian Language & Culture	3+	12	IT 211, 212, 213
Japanese Language & Culture	3+	15	JPN 211, 212, 213, 299
Latin Vergil	3+	12	FLL Elective
Latin Literature	3+	4	FLL Elective
Macro Economics	3+	4	ECON 202
Math Calculus AB	3 4+	4 8	MTH 251 MTH 251,252
Math Calculus BC	3 4+	8 12	MTH 251,252 MTH 251,252,253
Micro Economics	3+	4	ECON 201
Music Theory	4+	8	MUS 121,122
Physics B	4+	15	PH 201,202,203
Physics C- Electricity & Magnetism	4+	4	PH 213
Physics C - Mechanics	4+	4	PH211
Psychology	3+	4	PSY 201
Spanish Language	3+	12	SPAN211,212,213
Spanish Literature	3+	4	SPAN 299
Statistics	4+	4	ST 201, 209

Advanced Placement exam scores must come directly from The College Board:

Advanced Placement Exams
PO Box 6671, Princeton, NJ 08541-6671
Phone: 609-771-7300

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College-Level Examination Program

CLEP is a nationwide program that allows students to earn college credit by examination.

CLEP general examinations in the humanities, sciences and social sciences may be taken. CLEP examinations cover material taught in courses that most students take as requirements during the first two years of college. A score of 50 or better on each general examination generates nine ungraded "pass" quarter credits. OSU does not grant any credit for the English general exam.

CLEP examinations cover material taught in courses that most students take as requirements in the first two years of college. The amount of credit usually equals the amount of credit earned by someone successfully completing the course.

CLEP Information Office: College-Level Examination Program
P.O. Box 6600, Princeton, NJ 08541-6600
Phone: 609-771-7865 or 800-257-9558
www.collegeboard.com

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International Baccalaureate

Oregon State recognizes IB achievement by awarding credit to students who score 5 or above on standard and higher level IB exams. OSU also grants additional benefits for students who complete the full IB diploma with a score of 30 or higher, as follows:

Sophomore Standing, and IB Scholarships are available. Students with a total score on IB exams of 30 or higher may choose to accept the annual, renewable scholarship award of at least $3000 OR may compete for more substantial awards.

Students must indicate that they would like official test scores sent to OSU. For scores of 5, 6 and 7 on higher level exams, OSU can award up to one year of credit in that subject. The official International Baccalaureate Certificate is required in order to award credit.

Contact your IB Coordinator or IB North America to request score reports.

IBO North America
212-696-4464
www.ibo.org | Order IBO Transcript Direct Link

International Baccalaureate Articulation Table (effective Fall 2010)

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Military Experience Credit

Oregon State University grants up to 45 credit hours for military education as recommended by the American Council on Education's (ACE) Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services. This is in accordance with transfer credit policies at Oregon State University and the Oregon University System. Students may request evaluation of military credit by furnishing the Office of Admissions with an AARTS or SMART transcript. Transcripts may be obtained through their homepage at: ARMY (AARTS), or NAVY (SMART). Transcripts from the US Coast Guard Institute are also available for order. Additional informational links to other service pages can be found on the ACE website. Choose "programs and services" from the top menu and then "military programs".

Oregon State University will grant 1.00 quarter credit for the course HHS 241 Lifetime Fitness Lab. For HHS 241 credit to be granted, please submit either the DD214 or an official ACE transcript. Credit will also be granted if one of the following military science courses has been completed successfully: Physical Fitness, Physical Education, or Physical Conditioning. To receive credit, please submit an official transcript from the institution.

Oregon State University will assess and award block transfer credit upon review of your military record. An evaluation report showing block transfer credit hours will be sent to you. Your major college will receive a copy of your evaluation report and the ACE recommendation guideline.

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Advance "A" Level - GCE (General Certificate of Education)

The following credit will be granted to students entering OSU during the academic year who have submitted scores from the University of Cambridge International Examinations http://www.cie.org.uk/aboutcie

Contact CIE to request score reports.

Admissions will use the following guidelines in awarding credit for courses with grade C or better *:

Contact details
Postal address
University of Cambridge International Examinations
1 Hills Road
Cambridge
CB1 2EU
United Kingdom
Fax
+44 1223 553558
Telephone
+44 1223 553554

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Contact Information

American College Test (ACT):
ACT Records
P.O. Box 451
Iowa City, IA 52243-0451
Phone: 319-337-1313

The ACT college code for Oregon State University is 3482

SAT Program:
P.O. Box 8057
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
Phone: toll free 866.756.7346
or from outside the USA 212.713.7789

College Level Examination Program (CLEP):
C.L.E.P.
P.O. Box 6600
Princeton, NJ 08541-6600
Phone: 609-771-7865 or 800-257-9558

Advanced Placement (AP):
Advanced Placement Exams
PO Box 6671, Princeton, NJ 08541-6671
Phone: 609-771-7300