Advanced Placement Credit Policies and Procedures
The undergraduate programs in all Schools of the University give academic
credit for Advanced Placement courses ( view
pdf document ) taken in high school according to the following criteria:
1. The AP course and credit must be in an area approved by the appropriate
faculty at CUA.
2. The AP score must be approved by the CUA faculty.
3. The AP credit must fit into the student's overall academic program
at CUA.
4. The AP course with out the AP test, but graded on an official transcript
from a college or university,
will not be transferred to CUA
5. The official report of the AP scores from the College Board must
be sent directly to CUA.
Language Placement Policies and Procedures
CUA uses SAT II subject tests for placement purposes only. Applicants enrolling in the School of Arts and Sciences or the School of Philosophy should submit SAT II test results in a foreign language. Students who have taken SAT II tests in other subject areas also are encouraged to submit scores. CUA also offers other means of evaluating student's language skills. They are permitted to submit AP or IB scores and to also take the online placement exam. Click Here for SAT II test placement information.Awarding credit from other colleges and universities
CUA reserves the right to determine whether or not courses taken from a college or university by high school students are transferable. The following criteria are used, in addition to other factors, to determine whether or not a course or courses are transferable.
1. The course was taught on the campus of the college or university
granting credit, by a faculty person of that institution.
2. The course was not needed to complete high school graduation requirements
- this includes electives. Note: we do not accept credits for "Dual
Credit Programs" or "High School Extension".
3. The course is evaluated for equivalency here at CUA and may be used
in your program, in one of the distribution areas, or as a free elective.
4. The course is completed with at least a grade of "C".
5. An official transcript from the college or university must be sent
to CUA. Any student with 12 or more college credits is considered a
transfer student.
Once an incoming freshman matriculates, the number of transfer courses
is limited. For a full explanation of the policy regulating the transfer
of courses, see the Academic Advising Handbook under "Residency Requirements."
Freshmen will receive this handbook during the Academic Dean's Seminar
during Freshman Orientation.
International Baccalaureate
In order to be eligible for review of credit from an IB program the
student must have completed the entire IB program and present the IB
Diploma to the office of the Dean, Room 107 McMahon.IB Diploma recipients may receive credits up to a maximum of nine courses evaluated as follows:
1. Higher Level subjects with scores of 5-7 are eligible for credits equivalent to two semester courses each.
2. Subsidiary Level subjects with scores of 5-7 are eligible for credits equivalent to one semester course each.
All awards of credit are subject to review of IB Program requirements.