Course Credits by Examination
Course Credits by Examination
Our course credits by examination program serves students who seek recognition for achievement acquired outside conventional college classrooms. It helps those entering Buffalo State College as well as those already matriculated. Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) and College Level Examination Program (CLEP) are the proficiency exams recognized by Buffalo State for college credit. Any undergraduate at Buffalo State College may receive a maximum of 30 semester hours of credit, and with departmental approval may receive up to a maximum of 12 semester hours of credit toward a major program via proficiency examinations.
Equivalent Courses
Information in the course equivalency tables below are applicable to Buffalo State College only.
- AP Equivalency Table (PDF, 157KB) updated May 2011
- IB Equivalency Table (PDF, 351KB) updated June 2011
- CLEP Equivalency Table (PDF, 386KB) updated June 2011
How to submit scores:
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Advanced Placement (AP)
Official AP transcripts are required to receive college credit. Call 1.888.CALL.4.AP to have your AP credits transferred and use our CEEB code of 2533. -
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Official IB transcripts are required to receive college credit. You can transfer credits via an online process or call 212.696.4464. -
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Official CLEP transcripts are required to receive college credit. Call 1.800.257.9558 to have your CLEP credits transferred and use our CEEB code of 2533.
If you request an official report to be sent to your home, you can bring it in person or mail it to the Admissions Office. However, the envelope from the reporting agency must not be opened. Otherwise, it will not be accepted as official.
Upon review of your official report, Buffalo State will record the approved credits on your official BSC transcript.
More information about AP and IB programs may be obtained from the Office of Admissions at 716.878.4017 or admissions@buffalostate.edu. For more information about the CLEP Program contact Deborah Jones, Admissions Advisor, 716.878.4081.