Gustavus Adolphus College

Not only do advanced courses-- like AP or IB classes-- better prepare you for the academic transition from high school to college and demonstrate your preparation for admission, they can also earn you course credit at Gustavus.

Students who score a 4 or 5 on the College Board's Advanced Placement exams or a 4 or higher on the Higher Level International Baccalaureate exams, will receive credit towards graduation from Gustavus.  Some courses transfer as equivalent courses to those offered at Gustavus.  Some even fulfill graduation "area requirements" (read more about these acronyms in our catalog).

Generally, other college credit can be given to students who have taken courses through PSEO or CIS programs-- as long as the higher education institution is accredited, the student can receive a college transcript, and the student receives a C grade or better. Open enrollment, correspondence, or indepedent study courses may also transfer but is limited to a maximum of 12 semester or 18 quarter credits.

To learn more about transferring credits to Gustavus, contact your admission counselor.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

* Read more about these courses and acronyms in our catalog.