Purdue Advanced Credit Examinations
Students can earn advanced credit on the basis of achievement on Purdue departmental proficiency examinations. Purdue's Advanced Credit Examinations are given during the Day on Campus orientation program and just before classes begin.

If you qualify, you'll receive a mailing containing a description of the subject matter to be covered in each exam, test dates and locations, procedures to follow in applying to take the tests, and general instructions. Questions about advanced credit should be directed to the Purdue college/school you're interested in, or to your high school counselor.

College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program
The College Board Advanced Placement Program allows students to establish college credit from results of tests taken at the completion of any high school AP course. Check the AP credit table to find out how much credit you can receive based on the exam you take and your score.

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
The College-Level Examination Program evaluates nontraditional, college-level education such as independent study, correspondence work, and credit earned from nonaccredited institutions. The CLEP chart identifies the exams for which credit may be earned.

International Baccalaureate Program
The International Baccalaureate Program allows participating students to earn credit for most higher-level subject exams and some standard-level exams with a score of 5 or higher. The IB chart identifies exams for which credit may be earned.

Courses for Concurrent High School and College Credit
Students in college credit courses taught concurrently for high school and college credit during the regular school day by high school teachers may be asked to validate the credit through the College Board Advanced Placement or Purdue Advanced Credit Examinations.

Transfer Credit
Transfer students can receive credit for Purdue courses that are equivalent to courses successfully completed at another regionally accredited college or university. Grades are not transferred, only credit.