Exams for Credit

Earn course credit. Save money. Graduate faster. Earn these benefits by meeting qualifying scores on particular exams, whether it’s for elective or major requirements.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Course Equivalencies

UNC Pembroke offers IB credit transfer for students who have completed select IB courses, granting college-level credit to recognize their achievements in advanced study areas.

Chemistry (Higher Level): A score of 5 or higher earns eight credits, equivalent to CHM 1300, 1310, 1100 and 1110.

Computer Science: Standard Level: A score of 5 or higher earns three credits (CSC 1550).

Higher Level: A score of 5 or higher earns six credits (CSC 1550 and 2150).

Physics (Higher Level): A score of 5 or higher earns eight credits, equivalent to PHY 1500, 1510, 1560 and 1570.

Cultural Anthropology (Standard or Higher Level): A score of 5 or higher earns three credits, equivalent to SOC/AIS 1050.

Economics (Higher Level): General Economics: A score of 5 or higher earns six credits (ECN 2020 and 2030).

Resource Market (A1): A score of 5 or higher earns three credits (ECN 1000).

History: Higher Level: A score of 4 or higher earns three credits (HST 1150).

Standard Level: A score of 4 or higher earns six credits (HST 1140 and 1150).

20th Century World History (HL): A score of 5 or higher earns three elective credits.

Islamic History (HL): A score of 5 or higher earns three elective credits.

Language A1 (Higher Level): A score of 5 or higher earns six credits, equivalent to ENG 1050 and 2060.

Geography (Higher Level): A score of 5 or higher earns three credits, equivalent to GGY 1010.

Mathematical Studies: Part I Core + Part II Option 7 (SL): A score of 5 or higher earns three credits (MAT 1180).

Part I Core + Part II Option 8 (SL): A score of 5 or higher earns three credits (MAT 2100).

Part I Core + Part II Option 9 (SL): A score of 5 or higher earns four credits (MAT 2150).

Mathematics (Higher Level): A score of 5 or higher earns eight credits, equivalent to MAT 1090 and 2210.

Mathematics Analysis and Approaches:

Standard Level: A score of 5 or higher earns four credits, equivalent to MAT 2210 (Calculus I).

Higher Level: A score of 4 or higher earns eight credits, equivalent to MAT 2210 and MAT 2220 (Calculus I and II).

Mathematics Applications & Interpretations:

Standard Level: A score of 4 or higher earns four credits (MAT 2150, Calculus with Applications).

Higher Level: A score of 4 or higher earns four credits (MAT 2210, Calculus I).

Further Mathematics (Standard Level): A score of 5 or higher earns three credits (MAT 2200).

Music: Standard Level: A score of 5 or higher earns three credits (MUS 1020).

Higher Level: A score of 5 or higher earns four credits, equivalent to MUS 1150 and MUSL 1140.

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) Exams

UNC Pembroke offers CLEP exam credit, enabling you to earn college credit for introductory courses by demonstrating mastery through CLEP. Qualifying scores may count toward General Education, elective or major requirements. Schedule Your CLEP Appointment
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CLEP Exam Credit Eligibility

UNC Pembroke participates in the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), allowing you to earn credit by demonstrating mastery of introductory college-level material. If you reach CLEP’s credit-granting score, you may earn up to 30 semester hours of college credit. Transfer students may also receive CLEP credit, provided they meet the following criteria:

  • Scores must meet UNCP’s credit-granting standards.
  • Scores must be sent to the UNCP Admissions Office.
  • Exams must be on the approved list for credit.
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CLEP Credit Limitations

We don’t award CLEP credit for courses you have previously failed. CLEP exams may be taken before or during your time at UNCP; however, CLEP credits will not be accepted during the final 25% of your coursework. Each exam can award three to 12 semester credit hours and may fulfill General Education or major requirements. Some exams, however, may only provide general elective credit.

CLEP Examinations

American Literature: A minimum score of 50 earns three credits, equivalent to ENG 2240 (General Education credit).

Analyzing and Interpreting Literature: A minimum score of 50 earns three credits, equivalent to ENG 2030 (General Education credit).

English Composition with Essay: A minimum score of 50 earns three credits, equivalent to ENG 1050 (General Education credit).

English Literature: A minimum score of 50 earns three credits, equivalent to ENG 2470 (General Education credit).

French: A minimum score of 50 earns six credits, equivalent to FRH 1310 and 1320 (General Education credit).

A minimum score of 62 earns 12 credits, equivalent to FRH 1310, 1320, 2310 and 2320 (General Education credit).

German: A minimum score of 50 earns six credits, equivalent to GER 1310 and 1320 (General Education credit).

A minimum score of 63 earns 12 credits, equivalent to GER 1310, 1320, 2310 and 2320 (General Education credit).

Spanish: A minimum score of 50 earns six credits, equivalent to SPN 1310 and 1320 (General Education credit).

A minimum score of 66 earns 12 credits, equivalent to SPN 1310, 1320, 2310 and 2320 (General Education credit).

American Government: A minimum score of 50 earns three credits, equivalent to PLS 1010 (General Education credit).

History of U.S. I (Early Colonizations to 1877): A minimum score of 50 earns three credits, equivalent to HIST 1010 (General Education credit).

History of U.S. II (1865 to Present): A minimum score of 50 earns three credits, equivalent to HIST 1020 (General Education credit).

Human Growth and Development: A minimum score of 50 earns three credits, equivalent to PSY 2050 (no General Education credit).

Humanities: Minimum score of 50 earns six credits, equivalent to ART 2050 and MUS 

1020 (General Education credit).

Psychology, Introductory: A minimum score of 50 earns three credits, equivalent to PSY 1010 (General Education credit).

Sociology, Introductory: A minimum score of 50 earns three credits, equivalent to SOC 1020 (General Education credit).

Western Civilization: I: Ancient Near East to 1648: A minimum score of 50 earns three elective credits (no General Education credit).

II: 1648 to Present: A minimum score of 50 earns three elective credits (no General Education credit).

Algebra, College: A minimum score of 50 earns three credits, equivalent to MAT 1070 (General Education credit).

Biology: A minimum score of 50 earns three credits, equivalent to BIO 1000 (General Education credit).

Calculus: A minimum score of 50 earns four credits, equivalent to MAT 2210 (General Education credit).

Chemistry: A minimum score of 50 earns six credits, equivalent to CHM 1300 and 1310 (General Education credit).

Mathematics, College: A minimum score of 50 earns three credits, equivalent to MAT 1050 (General Education credit).

Natural Science: A minimum score of 50 earns six credits, equivalent to BIO 1000 and PHS 1000 (General Education credit).

Precalculus: A minimum score of 50 earns four credits, equivalent to MAT 1090 (General Education credit).

Advanced Placement

We proudly participate in the College Entrance Examination Board's AP program, offering AP exams for credit across various subject areas. AP course preparation is highly valued, with credit awarded based on exam performance. For more details on AP programs, please call 609.771.7300.

Art History: A score of 3 grants three credits, equivalent to ART 2050.

Studio Art: Drawing: A score of 3 grants three credits, equivalent to ART 1320.

English Language and Composition: A score of 3 grants three credits, equivalent to ENG 1050.

English Literature and Composition: A score of 3 grants three credits, equivalent to ENG 1050.

French Language: A score of 3 grants three credits, equivalent to FRH 2310.

A score of 4 grants six credits, equivalent to FRH 2310 and 2320.

French Literature: A score of 3 grants three credits, equivalent to FRH 3210.

A score of 4 grants six credits, equivalent to FRH 3210 and 3220.

Spanish Language: A score of 3 grants three credits, equivalent to SPN 2310.

A score of 4 grants three credits, equivalent to SPN 2310 and 2320.

Spanish Literature: A score of 3 grants three credits, equivalent to SPN 3210.

A score of 4 grants six credits, equivalent to SPN 3210 and 3220.

Music Theory: A score of 3 grants four credits, equivalent to MUS 1140 and MUSL 1140.

Government and Politics: A score of 3 grants three credits, equivalent to PLS 1010.

History (American): A score of 3 grants three credits, equivalent to HIS 1010.

History (European): A score of 3 grants six credits, equivalent to General University Elective credit.

History (World): A score of 3 grants six credits, equivalent to HIS 1140.

Psychology: A score of 3 grants three credits, equivalent to PSY 1010.

Biology: A score of 3 grants four credits, equivalent to BIO 1000.

Chemistry: A score of 3 grants four credits, equivalent to CHM 1300 and 1100.

Computer Science AB: A score of 3 grants three credits, equivalent to CS 1550.

Environmental Science: A score of 3 grants three credits, equivalent to ENV 1100.

Mathematics (Calculus AB): A score of 3 grants four credits, equivalent to MAT 2210.

Mathematics (Calculus BC): A score of 3 grants four credits, equivalent to MAT 2220.

Physics B: A score of 3 grants six credits, equivalent to PHY 1500 and 1510.

Physics C: Mechanics: A score of 3 grants three credits, equivalent to PHY 2000.

Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism: A score of 3 grants three credits, equivalent to PHY 2010.

Statistics: A score of 3 grants three credits, equivalent to Sociology/Social Work/Criminal Justice 3600 or MAT 2100.

Contact Us

If you have questions about exams for credit, please contact our Office of Admissions:

Lumbee Hall
PO Box 1510
Pembroke, NC 28372

Phone: 910.521.6262
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