AP, IB, Dual Enrollment

Wofford recognizes credits and exemptions from a variety of programs.  A maximum of 30 semester hours of credit may be awarded through any one program or combination of programs for incoming first year students, including: Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), dual or joint enrollment courses, as well as courses taken during the summer immediately after high school graduation.

Advanced Placement Program (AP)

The college grants exemption and credit for acceptable scores, 4 or higher, on most tests in the Advanced Placement program. Variances include the provisions that no credit is awarded for the International English Language Exam; students completing the Physics C examinations must make acceptable scores on BOTH tests to receive exemption and/or credit; and that for prospective chemistry majors a validation test is required in order to receive credit for both Chemistry 123 and 124. A complete listing of AP scores and the equivalent credits awarded can be found online.

The International Baccalaureate Program (IB)

Wofford recognizes the International Baccalaureate Program and awards credit and advanced placement for IB Higher level examinations passed with grades of 5 or higher. No credit is awarded for subsidiary level examinations.  A complete listing of IB scores  and the equivalent credits awarded can be found online.

Dual or Joint Enrollment Courses

Wofford will accept college courses taken for credit while in high school as long as grade of 'C' or higher is earned and the coursework fits within Wofford's liberal arts curriculum.  The student must request an official college transcript from the credit awarding institution of higher education be sent to the Office of the Registrar at Wofford.  A high school transcript is not acceptable.  The final decision in granting dual/joint enrollment credits resides with the Wofford College Registrar.

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)

While Wofford does not award credit on the basis of CLEP General Examinations, credit may be awarded for successful work on the Subject Examinations. Successful Subject Examination scores must be presented to the Registrar prior to matriculation.

Cambridge International Examinations (CIE)

Wofford awards six to eight hours credit per class for A levels with a grade of A or B as long as the CIE subject is within the Wofford curriculum.

Military Experience/Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)

Credits also may be awarded on the basis of DANTES Subject Standardized Test (DSST) and military experience. Military personnel should contact the Registrar for information regarding Wofford’s policy on awarding credit for these programs.