Credit by Examination

Centenary University participates in the Advanced Placement Examination Program (AP), the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), the DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST), and the American College Testing Program (ACT). Students interested in receiving credit for advanced placement courses should take the specific examination sponsored by the College Entrance Examination Board.

Examinations administered by the College Entrance Examination Board and the American College Testing Program of the American College Testing Service are given in general and subject areas.

Centenary will grant credit for scores at or above the "C" level as set forth in the equivalency tables prepared and published by these testing agencies.

Centenary also recognizes the strength of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and will award credits for transfer students who have completed the Higher Level exam scores of 5, 6, or 7. A maximum of eight credits may be awarded for each higher level exam. Official exam scores must be received by the University in order for credit to be awarded.

A maximum of 16 semester hours of AP, CLEP, DSST, ACT, or IB credit, cumulative, may be applied toward an Associate's and 32 semester hours toward a Bachelor's degree.