Credit by Examination | Credit for Prior Learning

There are a number of ways to earn credit through examination:

AP: Advanced Placement (AP) credit is sponsored by College Board. AP courses are college-level courses and are available to high school students. If a student takes an AP class, they may choose to also take the AP exam. Students are required to have an official score report sent from College Board in order to receive AP credit. Credit is not awarded based upon high school or college transcripts. The current list of accepted tests and required scores may be found on GHC's list of AP Equivalents.

CLEP: The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) is sponsored by the College Board. Study materials and examinations may be purchased directly from CLEP's website. Although the exams are sponsored by College Board, GHC awards the credit. The current list of accepted tests and required scores may be found on GHC's list of CLEP Equivalents.

DSST/DANTES: DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) exams are recommended for credit by the American Council on Education (ACE). The tests cover upper and lower-level baccalaureate credit courses. A current list of accepted tests and required scores may be found on GHC's list of DSST Equivalents.

Departmental Examinations: Students may challenge certain courses by taking an examination. Credit, indicated by a grade of K, will be awarded for passing the exam. GHC does not guarantee transferability of K credit. A current list of Departmental Exams may be found on GHC's list of Departmental Exams.

International Baccalaureate: The International Baccalaureate® (IB) offers a continuum of international education through four challenging, high quality educational programs to students aged 3 to 19. Schools must be authorized to teach IB programs. Every school authorized to offer IB programs is known as an IB World School. A current list of accepted programs and required scores may be found on GHC's list of IB equivalents.

Important Note: GHC does not guarantee transferability of credits earned by examination. Credits earned by examination may not transfer to other colleges and universities.