Wofford policies regarding the acceptance of degree credits earned prior to a student graduating from high school are aimed at rewarding academic achievement while sustaining the belief that the most fulfilling Wofford experience is one that encompasses all four years.  Wofford values the academic preparation a student undertakes while in high school whether that is through traditional high school courses, advanced placement, or dual enrollment, but considers that work foundational.  Consequently, new first-year students are limited in the number of credit hours they can be awarded prior to matriculation.  These limits are as follows: 

Dual/Joint Enrollment

Due to unique nature of dual/joint enrollment programs, a number of special conditions apply to these credits:

1. Courses/credit hours used to meet high school graduation requirements will not be applied to the Wofford degree.  
2. Students must ask their high school guidance counselor to complete the First-Year Student Credit Transfer Request form and submit it to the Office of the Registrar prior to the credits being added to the Wofford transcript.
3. An official transcript from the institution of higher education awarding the credit must be sent to the Registrar’s Office.  Credit will not be awarded from the high school transcript.
4. The grade earned in the course, must be a ‘C’ or higher.
5. Coursework must be taken at the institution where the credit is to be awarded.  Classes taught on the high school campus are not eligible for transfer.

Advanced Placement (AP) 

A score of 4 or higher must be made on each test for the work to be awarded credit at Wofford.  The one scoring exception is the Calculus BC test on which a score of 3 or higher must be earned.  Students must request official scores from the College Board be sent directly to Wofford College in order to be evaluated for credit.   Other policy 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.

International Baccalaureate (IB) 

Wofford offers credit for higher level IB examinations with a score of 5 or higher.  No credit is awarded for standard level courses.  An IB Transcript of Results must be requested by the student and sent directly to Wofford College from the International Baccalaureate Organization.  A complete listing of IB scores and the equivalent credits awarded can be found online.

College Level Examination Program (CLEP) 

While Wofford does not award credit on the basis of General Examinations, credit may be awarded for the Subject examinations.  However, in order to be awarded credit the exams must be completed and the scores reported to the Office of the Registrar prior to enrollment.  Students must request a CLEP transcript from the College Board be sent to Wofford for evaluation and awarding of credit.  CLEP Information and FAQs can be found on the Registrar's website.