Credit Opportunities
Earning advanced standing credit
Advanced standing reports indicating how previously earned credits will transfer to OSU are prepared for fall term applicants who pay the advance tuition deposit (ATD) and register for New Student Onboarding and Orientation. During other terms, advanced standing credit is applied to a student's record after the student has been admitted to the university and official transcripts or score reports have been received by the Office of Admissions. For information on credit by examinations or subjects not listed, please contact the Office of Admissions or the appropriate academic department after you have enrolled.
OSU's college code is 4586 for those wishing to have their scores sent.
Credit Policies
The following credit will be granted to for students entering in 2025-2026 who have submitted scores from the College Board Advanced Placement Examinations Program. "LDT" credit below indicates lower division transfer elective credit.
Exam | Score | Credit | OSU Courses | Baccalaureate Core | Core Education | Liberal Arts Core |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
African American Studies | 3+ | 4 | ES 221 | Difference, Power & Discrimination | TBD | Humanities Non-Western Core |
Art History | 3+ | 8 | ART LDT | Literature and the Arts | Arts & Humanities General | |
Art Studio: 2-D Design | 3+ | 4 | ART 115 | Fine Arts | ||
Art Studio: 3-D Design | 3+ | 4 | ART 117 | |||
Art Studio: Drawing | 3+ | 4 | ART 131 | Fine Arts | ||
Biology | 3 4+ |
12 12 |
BI 101, and Z 102, and BI 103 BI 221Z, and BI 222Z, and BI 223Z |
Biological Science Biological Science |
Scientific Inquiry & Analysis Scientific Inquiry & Analysis |
|
Calculus AB | 3 4 |
4 8 |
MTH 251Z MTH 251Z and MTH 252 |
Mathematics Mathematics |
Quantitative Literacy & Analysis Quantitative Literacy & Analysis |
|
Calculus BC | 3 4+ |
8 12 |
MTH 251Z, 252 MTH 251Z, and 252, and 253 |
Mathematics Mathematics |
Quantitative Literacy & Analysis Quantitative Literacy & Analysis |
|
Chemistry | 3 4+ |
5 15 |
CH 121 CH 221Z/227Z, and 222Z/228Z, and 223Z/229Z |
Physical Science | Scientific Inquiry & Analysis Scientific Inquiry & Analysis |
|
Chinese Language & Culture | 3+ | 15 | CHN 211, and 212, and 213, and CH LDT | |||
Computer Science A | 3 4+ |
3 4 |
CS LDT CS 161 |
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Computer Science Principles | 3+ | 3 | CS LDT | |||
English Language & Composition | 3+ | 4 | WR 121Z | Writing I | Writing Foundations | |
English Literature & Composition | 3+ | 3 | ENG LDT | Literature and the Arts | Arts & Humanities General | |
Environmental Science | 3+ | 4 | ENSC LDT | Physical Science | Scientific Inquiry & Analysis | |
French Language & Culture | 3+ | 12 | FR 211, and 212, and 213 | |||
German Language & Culture | 3+ | 12 | GER 211, and 212, and 213 | |||
Comparative Government and Politics | 3 4+ |
4 4 |
PS 201 PS 204 |
Social Processes & Institutions Social Processes & Institutions |
Social Science | Social Core Social Core |
United States Government and Politics | 3+ | 4 | PS 201 | Social Processes & Institutions | Social Science | Social Core |
European History | 3 4+ |
4 8 |
HST 102 HST 102 and 203 |
Western Culture Western Culture |
Arts & Humanities General Arts & Humanities General |
Humanities & Social Core |
United States History | 3+ | 8 | HST LDT | Western Culture | Arts & Humanities General | |
World History: Modern | 3 4+ |
3 6 |
HST 105 HST 105 and 106 |
Cultural Diversity Cultural Diversity |
Arts & Humanities Global Arts & Humanities Global |
|
Human Geography | 3+ | 4 | GEOG 105, LDT | Cultural Diversity | ||
Italian Language & Culture | 3+ | 12 | IT 211, and 212, and 213 | |||
Japanese Language & Culture | 3+ | 15 | JPN 211, and 212, and 213, and LDT | |||
Latin | 3+ | 12 | LING LDT | |||
Macroeconomics | 3+ | 4 | ECON 202Z | Social Processes & Institutions | Social Science | Social Core |
Microeconomics | 3+ | 4 | ECON 201Z | Social Processes & Institutions | Social Science | Social Core |
Music Theory | 3+ | 8 | MUS 121, and 122, and LDT | |||
Physics 1: Algebra-Based | 3 4+ |
4 5 |
PH LDT PH 201 |
Physical Science Physical Science |
Scientific Inquiry & Analysis Scientific Inquiry & Analysis |
|
Physics 2: Algebra-Based | 3 4+ |
4 5 |
PH LDT PH 203 |
Physical Science Physical Science |
Scientific Inquiry & Analysis TBD |
|
Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism | 3 4+ |
4 4 |
PH LDT PH 213 |
Physical Science Physical Science |
Scientific Inquiry & Analysis TBD |
|
Physics C: Mechanics | 3 4+ |
4 4 |
PH LDT PH 211 |
Physical Science Physical Science |
Scientific Inquiry & Analysis Scientific Inquiry & Analysis |
|
Pre-Calculus | 3 4+ |
4 8 |
MTH 111Z MTH 111Z and 112Z |
Mathematics Mathematics |
Quantitative Literacy & Analysis Quantitative Literacy & Analysis |
|
Psychology | 3+ | 4 | PSY 201Z | Social Processes & Institutions | Social Science | Social Core |
Spanish Language & Culture | 3+ | 12 | SPAN 211, and 212, and 213 | |||
Spanish Literature & Culture | 3+ | 4 | SPAN LDT | Arts and Humanities General | ||
Statistics | 3 4+ |
4 4 |
ST LDT ST 243Z |
Quantitative Literacy & Analysis Quantitative Literacy & Analysis |
Advanced Placement exam scores must come directly from The College Board:
Advanced Placement Exams
PO Box 6671, Princeton, NJ 08541-6671
Phone: 609-771-7300
CLEP is a nationwide program that allows students to earn college credit by examination.
CLEP examinations cover material taught in courses that most students take as requirements during the first two years of college. Scores of 50 or better on the Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences/History exams earn nine ungraded "pass" quarter credits. OSU does not award credit for the English general exam.
The amount of credit usually equals the amount of credit earned by someone successfully completing the course.
Subject Exams | Passing Score | Credit | OSU Courses |
Biology | 51+ | 12 | BI LDT |
Calculus | 50+ | 8 | MTH 251Z and 252 |
Chemistry | 50+ | 6 | CH 201 and 202 |
College Algebra | 50+ | 4 | MTH 111Z |
French Language | 44-48 | 8 | FR 111 and 112 |
49-54 | 8 | FR 113 and 211 | |
55+ | 12 | FR 211, and 212, and 213 | |
German Language | 43-51 | 8 | GER 111 and 112 |
52-54 | 8 | GER 113 and 211 | |
55+ | 12 | GER 211, and 212, and 213 | |
History of US I: Early Colonization to 1877 | 55+ | 6 | HST LDT |
History of US II: 1865 to Present | 55+ | 6 | HST LDT |
Intro. to Educational Psychology | 50+ | 3 | ED 411 |
Precalculus | 50+ | 4 | MTH 112Z |
Principles of Macroeconomics | 50+ | 4 | ECON 202Z |
Principles of Microeconomics | 50+ | 4 | ECON 201Z |
Spanish Language | 55+ | 12 | SPAN 211, and 212, and 213 |
Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 | 55+ | 6 | HST 101 and HST LDT |
Western Civilization II: 1648 to Present | 55+ | 6 | HST 103 and HST LDT |
CLEP Information Office: College-Level Examination Program
P.O. Box 6600, Princeton, NJ 08541-6600
Phone: 609-771-7865 or 800-257-9558
Oregon State recognizes IB achievement by awarding credit to students who score 4 or above on standard and higher level IB exams. OSU also grants additional benefits for students who complete the full IB diploma with a score of 30 or higher including Sophomore standing and a renewable annual scholarship of $3000.
Students must indicate that they would like official test scores sent to OSU. The official International Baccalaureate Certificate is required in order to award credit. Contact your IB Coordinator or IB North America to request score reports.
IBO North America
301-202-3000
International Baccalaureate Articulation Table for students entering OSU in 2025-2026 school year:
Credit indicated are for scores of 4 or better, unless otherwise noted.
International Baccalaureate Course | Standard Level Exam | OSU Recommended Course Equivalent | Higher Level Exam | OSU Recommended Course Equivalent |
The Arts: | Quarter Credits | Quarter Credits | ||
Art History |
3 |
ART LDT | NA |
NA |
Dance | 3 | ELEC LDT | 6 | ELEC LDT |
Film | 3 | FILM 110 | 6 | FILM 110 and 125 |
Music | 6 | MUS 101 | 6 | MUS 101 and 108 |
Theatre Arts | 3 | TA 250 | 3 | TA 250 |
Visual Arts | 3 | ART LDT | 6 | ART LDT |
Experimental Sciences: | ||||
Astronomy | 4 | PH 104 | ||
Biology, Score 4 |
4 | BI 101 | 12 | BI 101, and Z 102, and BI 103 |
Biology, Score 5 - 7 | 5 | BI 221Z | 12 | BI 221Z, and 222Z, and 223Z |
Chemistry, Score 4 | 5 | CH 221Z/227Z | 12 | CH 221Z/227Z, and CH 222Z/228Z, and CH LDT |
Chemistry, Score 5 - 7 | 10 | CH 221Z/227Z, and CH 222Z/228Z | 15 | CH 221Z/227Z, and CH 222Z/228Z, and CH 223Z/229Z |
Environmental Systems and Societies | 4 | SUS 102 | NA | NA |
Marine Science | 4 | OC 201 | NA | NA |
Physics, Score 4 | 4 | PH LDT | 12 | PH LDT |
Physics, Score 5 - 7 | 5 | PH 201 | 15 | PH 201, and 202, and 203 |
Sports, Exercise and Health Science | 3 | KIN 206 and KIN LDT | 6 | KIN 206 and KIN LDT |
Individuals and Societies: | ||||
Business & Management | 3 | BA LDT | 6 | BA 101Z |
Economics, Score 4 | 3 | ECON LDT | 6 | ECON LDT |
Economics, Score 5 - 7 | 4 | ECON 202Z | 8 | ECON 201Z and 202Z |
Geography | 3 | GEOG 106 | 6 | GEOG 105 and 106 |
Global Politics | 4 | PS 205 | 6 | PS 205 and PS LDT |
History | 3 | HST 106 | ||
History: Africa | 9 | HST 106 and HST LDT | ||
History: Americas | 8 | HST 106 and HST LDT | ||
History: Asia/Oceania | 9 | HST 106 and HST LDT | ||
History: Europe |
4 | HST 103 | 8 | HST 102 and 103 |
History: Medieval Europe and Islamic World | 3 | HST LDT | 9 | HST LDT |
Information Technology in a Global Society |
4 | CS LDT | 8 | CS LDT |
Philosophy | 4 | PHL 201 | 8 | PHL 201 and PHL LDT |
Psychology | 4 | PSY 201Z | 8 | PSY 201Z and 202Z |
Social and Cultural Anthropology | 3 | ANTH LDT | 3 | ANTH LDT |
World Religions, Score 4 | 3 | REL LDT | NA | NA |
World Religions, Score 5 - 7 | 4 | REL 160 | NA | NA |
Languages: | ||||
Classical Languages | 4 | LING LDT | 12 | LING LDT |
Language A: Literature (English) | 4 | WR 121Z | 13 | WR 121, ENG 104, 105, 106 |
Language A: Language & Literature (English) | 4 | WR 121 | 13 | WR 121Z, and ENG 104Z, and 106Z, and ENG LDT |
Language A: Literature (other than English) |
4 | LING LDT | 12 | LING LDT |
Language A: Lang & Lit (other than English) |
4 | LING LDT | 12 | LING LDT |
Language B: Arabic | 4 | LING LDT | 12 | LING LDT |
Language B: Dutch | 4 | LING LDT | 12 | LING LDT |
Language B: French | 4 | FR 113 | 12 | FR 211, and 212, and 213 |
Language B: German | 4 | GER 113 | 12 | GER 211, and 212, and 213 |
Language B: Japanese | 4 | JPN 113 | 12 | JPN 211, and 212, and 213 |
Language B: Mandarin | 4 | CHN 113 | 12 | CHN 211, and 212, and 213 |
Language B: Russian | 4 | LING LDT | 12 | LING LDT |
Language B: Spanish | 4 | SPAN 113 | 12 | SPAN 211, and 212, and 213 |
Language B: Swedish | 4 | LING LDT | 12 | LING LDT |
Literature & Performance (English) |
3 | TA 121 | NA | NA |
Literature & Performance (Spanish, French) |
4 | LING LDT | NA | NA |
Mathematics and Computer Science: | ||||
Computer Science, Score 4 | 4 | CS LDT | 8 | CS LDT |
Computer Science, Score 5 - 7 | 4 | CS LDT | 8 | CS LDT and CS LDT |
Design Technology | 4 | ENGR LDT | 6 | ENGR LDT |
Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation | 4 | MTH 105Z and MTH LDT | 12 | MTH 111Z, 112Z, and ST 243Z |
Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches | 4 | MTH 112Z | 12 | MTH 251Z and MTH LDT |
Oregon State University grants up to 45 elective credit hours for military education. This is in accordance with transfer credit policies at Oregon State University and the American Council on Education's (ACE) Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services. Evaluation of military credit will be performed for admitted students who have submitted their Joint Service Transcript (JST) or ACE transcript.
Oregon State University will award 1 quarter credit for HHS 241 Lifetime Fitness Lab after a student has submitted their JST. Upon receipt of an ACE Transcript, elective credit will be granted as outlined above, and HHS 241 will be added to the student's transfer course record. If students do not have a JST or ACE transcript, they should reach out to the Office of Admissions after they submit their DD214 to receive credit for HHS 241.
Credit will also be granted if one of the following military science courses has been completed successfully: Physical Fitness, Physical Education, or Physical Conditioning.
Military transcripts are not considered in the admission review process, except for the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) and Air University. Transcripts for these institutions must be submitted during the admission process.
Students are encouraged to speak with an advisor to discuss if any of their military coursework might be applicable to their degree.
The following credit will be granted to students entering OSU who have submitted official GCE scores from any of the following examination boards: University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) , Assessment and Qualifications Alliance (AQA), Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations (OCR), and Pearson Edexcel. Credit will be granted for courses with a passing grade. Please note that if the subject is taken at the AS Level, half of the credit amount below will be granted.
Admissions will use the following guidelines in awarding credit for courses with grade C or better *:
Transfer Title | Credits | OSU Course |
ACCOUNTING | 6 | BA LDT |
ART | 8 | ART 101,115 |
BUSINESS STUDIES | 8 | BA LDU |
BIOLOGY | 12 | BI 101,102,103 |
CHEMISTRY | 15 | CH 121,122,123 |
CHINESE LANG | 12 | CHN 211,212,213 |
COMPUTER SCI | 8 | CS 161,162 |
DESIGN & TECH | 9 | ENGR LDU |
ECONOMICS | 9 | ECON 201,202,LDT |
ENGLISH LIT | 9 | ENG 104,105,106 |
FRENCH | 12 | FR 211,212,213 |
GEOGRAPHY | 8 | GEO 101,102 |
GERMAN | 12 | GER 211,212,213 |
GOVERNMENT | 8 | PS LDU |
HISTORY | 9 | HST 101,102,103 |
HUMAN BIOLOGY | 12 | BI LDT |
ITALIAN | 12 | IT LDT |
MANAGEMENT | 7 | BA LDT |
MATHEMATICS | 8 | MTH 241,245 |
FURTHER MATH | 8 | MTH 251,252 |
MATH C | 8 | MTH LDT |
PHYSICAL SCI | 8 | GEO 201,202 |
PHYSICS | 15 | PH 201,202,203 |
PURE MATHEMATICS | 12 | MTH 111,112,241 |
POLITICS & GOVT | 8 | PS 204,LDT |
PSYCHOLOGY | 6 | PSY 201,202 |
RELIGIOUS STUDIES | 8 | PHL 160,LDT |
RUSSIAN | 12 | RUS 211,212,213 |
SOCIOLOGY | 9 | SOC 204,205,206 |
SPANISH | 12 | SPAN 211,212,213 |
W A TRAD RELIGION | 8 | PHL LDU |
Contact details
Postal address
University of Cambridge International Examinations
1 Hills Road
Cambridge
CB1 2EU
United Kingdom
Fax
+44 1223 553558
Telephone
+44 1223 553554
ACT:
ACT Records
P.O. Box 451
Iowa City, IA 52243-0451
Phone: 319-337-1313
The ACT college code for Oregon State University is 3482
SAT Program:
P.O. Box 8057
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
Phone: toll free 866.756.7346
or from outside the USA 212.713.7789
College Level Examination Program (CLEP):
C.L.E.P.
P.O. Box 6600
Princeton, NJ 08541-6600
Phone: 609-771-7865 or 800-257-9558
Advanced Placement (AP):
Advanced Placement Exams
PO Box 6671, Princeton, NJ 08541-6671
Phone: 609-771-7300