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Advanced Credit Policy

How can you earn credits before college?

Bay Path University awards advanced credit for the successful completion of:

College-level coursework while in high school (dual enrollment)
High achievement on Advanced Placement (AP) exam
High achievement on College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) exam
High Achievement on International Baccalaureate (IB) exam

The purpose of awarding advanced credit is to recognize advanced high-quality work, to avoid the duplication of courses, and to provide increased flexibility for students who wish to complete two majors, earn a certificate, or graduate early.

The Registrar’s Office will assess whether the minimum grade/score requirement was met and will determine the equivalency of the course within the scope of the Bay Path curriculum. All transfer credit will reflect a TR grade and will not be calculated as part of the student’s cumulative grade point average. Any incoming students will be admitted to the class status represented by the number of transfer credits applied to their record.

Students may receive a maximum of 90 credits toward a baccalaureate degree and 30 credits toward an associate degree. Consistent with NECHE standards, students must complete at least 30 credits of their baccalaureate or associate degree, including substantial advanced work in their major, at Bay Path University.

Dual Enrollment Credit

Students who have participated in dual enrollment programs with regionally-accredited colleges and universities may receive credit for grades of a C- or above as long as a minimum grade is not required as a University-wide or major requirement and the course is 100-level or higher. Passing grades that do not reflect a traditional letter grade or courses under 100-level do not qualify for receiving transfer credit. To receive credit, you must submit your official transcript to the Office of Admissions at Bay Path University. Final determination of credit for dual enrollment courses will be made by the Registrar’s Office.

Advanced Placement (AP)

Students who participate in the Advanced Placement (AP) program may be awarded transfer credit towards a degree based upon the final score on AP examinations. The table below defines the minimum required score, amount of credit awarded, and equivalent course(s) for each AP examination. To receive credit, students must submit their official AP score report from The College Board to the Office of Admissions at Bay Path University.

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College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)

Students who participate in the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) may be awarded transfer credit towards a degree based upon the final score on CLEP examinations. The table below defines the minimum required score, amount of credit awarded, and equivalent course(s) for each CLEP examination. To receive credit prior to matriculation, students must submit their official CLEP score report from The College Board to the Office of Admissions at Bay Path University.

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International Baccalaureate (IB)

Students who participate in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) may be awarded credit towards a degree or based upon the grades in the individual subject examinations. The table below defines the minimum required score, amount of credit awarded, and equivalent course(s) for each IB examination. Consideration of credit for unlisted IB examinations will be determined by the Registrar’s Office. To receive credit, a student must submit their official International Baccalaureate transcript to the Office of Admissions at Bay Path University.

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