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Credits Earned Elsewhere

Please note that coursework completed through AP, IB or PSEO may not be repeated at CSB/SJU for additional credit.  If you choose to enroll in the equivalent course at CSB/SJU then the AP, IB or PSEO credits will be removed from your CSB/SJU transcript.

Advanced Placement (AP)
Tests of the College Board

Saint Benedict's and Saint John's participate in the Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB). High school students who perform satisfactorily in advanced, college-level courses before college entrance and who demonstrate their achievement in tests of the Advanced Placement Program may have the results submitted for evaluation. Prospective students (both first-year and transfer) should send the results of AP examinations to the Admission Office prior to matriculation. Consult the Office of the Registrar, the Academic Advising Office or the Office of Admission for current departmental policies. Advanced Placement Policy

To request that a transcript be sent:

U.S. Mail address: AP Exams
P.O. Box 6671
Princeton, NJ 08541-6671
E-Mail address: apexams@ets.org
Telephone number: 1-888-225-5427


International Baccalaureate Program (IB)

Saint Benedict's and Saint John's participate in International Baccalaureate, a program assisting high school students to fulfill requirements of various national systems of higher education. High school students who have received the IB diploma and/or certificates are eligible for credit and/or advanced placement as determined by the appropriate academic departments. Prospective students should direct the International Baccalaureate Office to send testing results to the Admission Office prior to matriculation. Consult the Office of the Registrar, the Academic Advising Office or the Office of Admission for current departmental policies. International Baccalaureate Program Policy

To request that a transcript be sent:

U.S. Mail address: International Baccalaureate North America
200 Madison Avenue, Suite 2301
New York, NY 10016
Telephone number: 1-212-696-4464
Fax number: 1-212-889-9242


College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)

Saint Benedict's and Saint John's currently participate in the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP). CLEP provides examinations to evaluate nontraditional college-level education; it assists colleges to develop appropriate procedures for placement, accreditation and admission of transfer students; it assists adults who wish to continue their education to meet licensing and certification requirements. College credit will be given for successful subject examinations. The granting of credits is subject to approval by the appropriate academic department. Consult the Office of the Registrar, the Academic Advising Office or the Office of Admission for current departmental policies. College-Level Examination Program Policy

Credit by examination

Students may demonstrate that through previous experience or study on their own they possess the knowledge, skills and competencies normally obtained by attending a certain class. This demonstration may allow students to be exempted without credit from a course so that they may enroll in a higher level course. When appropriate, they may receive credit for the course. Students may consult with the chair of the department in which the course is offered to determine whether an appropriate examination may be arranged.