Credits Earned Elsewhere

• Studies at other colleges - Transfer Credit Information
• Common Curriculum Transfer Articulation Agreements
• Core Curriculum Transfer Articulation Agreements
• Advanced Placement (AP)
• International Baccalaureate (IB)
• College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
• Credit by examination

Studies at other colleges

Students may complete out-of-residence courses and transfer them to Saint Benedict's and Saint John's. The college at which the coursework is completed must be accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting agency at the time of enrollment. Courses to be transferred must be similar to courses offered for credit at Saint Benedicts and Saint John's. Courses to be transferred must receive a minimum grade of C. Credits received for these courses are translated into semester credits according to the appropriate translation formula. Grades earned for transferred coursework are not calculated into the student's cumulative GPA. Before credit may be transferred, the Registrar's Office must receive an official transcript directly from the college at which the courses were completed.

With advance approval, students may apply these courses towards core and/or major requirements. Work taken to complete core requirements requires prior consultation with and approval of the Registrar's Office. Work taken to complete major requirements requires prior consultation and approval of the department chair. When the transfer of these courses has been completed, the student should contact the director of academic advising or the chair with the request for academic exemption form.

Students who intend to transfer coursework from a foreign college or university must consult the director of international studies before beginning such study. Consult the Center for International Education for further information.

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:

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:

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.

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Office of the Registrar
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University
Phone 320-363-3396
Fax 320-363-2714
registrar@csbsju.edu