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.

AP Exam Credit Table (2025-2026)
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
     
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
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