Earn College Credits in High School
Jump-start your UND education by taking advanced coursework while you're still in high school.
Benefits of Advanced Coursework
- Earn college credits at UND - Saving time and college tuition costs.
- Get an early start on introductory college courses - Allowing you to graduate sooner or add a second major, a minor or elective courses to your UND education.
Explore your options to earn college credit at UND, and visit with your high school counselor or your UND admissions rep for more information.
Apply Credits to College
At UND, you may be able to apply the credits you earn to certain general education requirements, requirements of specific majors or use them as elective credits.
To see how college-level credit may apply to your major of interest or general education requirements, please reach out to an academic advisor.
Through the national College Board's Advanced Placement (AP) Program, you may take college-level courses and earn UND credit based on your AP exam score(s).
For details, visit with your high school counselor or contact:
College Board AP Program
1.888.225.5427
How to Submit Your AP Exam Score to UND
When you're ready to apply to UND, you should either:
- Indicate school code 6878 on the AP exam form to send your score directly to UND, or
- Contact the College Board to send your AP exam score directly to UND after you've received your AP exam results. A fee will apply.
UND will evaluate your AP exam score as part of your admission application process. Keep in mind that UND typically receives AP scores about one month after the College Board scores your exam. Based on your AP score and the credits earned, the equivalent UND course will be recorded on your record with a Satisfactory (S) grade. Refer to the UND Grading System for more information on S-U grading.
AP Exams
A score of 3 or higher on AP exams can help you earn UND credits.
| AP Exam | Minimum Exam Score |
Equivalent UND Course(s) | Semester Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts | |||
| Art History | 3+ | ART 210: Art History I ART 211: Art History II |
6 |
| Music Theory | 3+ | MUSC 130: Music Theory I MUSC 134: Music Theory II |
6 |
| Studio Art: 2-D Design | 3+ | ART 1XX: Art Elective | 3 |
| Studio Art: 3D Design | 3+ | ART 1XX: Art Elective | 3 |
| Studio Art: Drawing | 3+ | ART 1XX: Art Elective ART 230: Intro to Drawing |
6 |
| English | |||
| English Language & Composition | 3+ | ENGL 110: College Composition I | 3 |
| English Literature & Composition | 3 | ENGL 2XX: English Elective | 3 |
| English Literature & Composition | 4+ | ENGL 110: College Composition I ENGL 2XX: English Elective |
6 |
| History & Social Sciences | |||
| African American Studies | 3+ | TRNSFR 200: Elective Credit | 3 |
| Comparative Government & Politics | 3+ | POLS 225: Comparative Politics | 3 |
| European History | 3+ | HIST 101: Western Civilization I HIST 102: Western Civilization II |
6 |
| Human Geography | 3+ | GEOG 151: Human Geography | 3 |
| Macroeconomics | 3+ | ECON 202: Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Microeconomics | 3+ | ECON 201: Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Psychology | 3+ | PSYC 111: Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| United States Government & Politics | 3+ | POLS 115: American Government | 3 |
| United States History | 3+ | HIST 103: United States to 1877 HIST 104: United States Since 1877 |
6 |
| World History | 3+ | HIST 105: World Civilizations I HIST 106: World Civilizations II |
6 |
| Math & Computer Science | |||
| Calculus AB | 3+ | MATH 165: Calculus I | 4 |
| Calculus BC | 3+ | MATH 165: Calculus I MATH 166: Calculus II |
8 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3+ | CSCI 110: Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| Computer Science A | 3+ | CSCI 160: Computer Science I | 4 |
| Computer Science AB | 3+ | CSCI 160: Computer Science I CSCI 161: Computer Science II |
8 |
| Pre-Calculus | 3+ | MATH 107: Precalculus | 4 |
| Statistics | 3+ | ECON 210: Introduction to Business & Economic Statistics | 3 |
| Sciences | |||
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 111/L: Concepts of Biology with Lab | 4 |
| Biology | 4+ | BIOL 150/L: General Biology I with Lab BIOL 151/L: General Biology II with Lab |
8 |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 115/L: Introductory Chemistry with Lab | 4 |
| Chemistry | 4+ | CHEM 121/L: General Chemistry I with Lab CHEM 122/L: General Chemistry II with Lab |
8 |
| Environmental Science | 3+ | BIOL 1XX: Biology Elective with Lab | 4 |
| Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism | 3 | PHYS 212: College Physics II | 4 |
| Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism | 4+ | PHYS 252: University Physics II | 4 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHYS 211: College Physics I | 4 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4+ | PHYS 251: University Physics I | 4 |
| Physics 1 | 4+ | PHYS 211: College Physics I | 4 |
| Physics 2 | 4+ | PHYS 212: College Physics II | 4 |
| World Languages & Cultures | |||
| French Language & Culture | 3+ | FREN 101: First Year French I FREN 102: First Year French II |
8 |
| German Language & Culture | 3+ | GERM 101: First Year German I GERM 102: First Year German II |
8 |
| Latin | 3+ | CLAS 101: First Year Latin I CLAS 102: First Year Latin II |
8 |
| Spanish Language | 3 | SPAN 101: First Year Spanish I SPAN 102: First Year Spanish II |
8 |
| Spanish Language | 4 | SPAN 101: First Year Spanish I SPAN 102: First Year Spanish II SPAN 201: Second Year Spanish I |
12 |
| Spanish Language | 5 | SPAN 101: First Year Spanish I SPAN 102: First Year Spanish II SPAN 201: Second Year Spanish I SPAN 202: Second Year Spanish II |
16 |
| Spanish Literature & Culture | 3 | SPAN 101: First Year Spanish I SPAN 102: First Year Spanish II |
8 |
| Spanish Literature & Culture | 4 | SPAN 101: First Year Spanish I SPAN 102: First Year Spanish II SPAN 201: Second Year Spanish I |
12 |
| Spanish Literature & Culture | 5 | SPAN 101: First Year Spanish I SPAN 102: First Year Spanish II SPAN 201: Second Year Spanish I SPAN 202: Second Year Spanish II |
16 |
| Other | |||
| Research | 3+ | TRNSFR 100: Elective Credit | 3 |
| Seminar | 3+ | TRNSFR 100: Elective Credit | 3 |
Information is subject to change.
Criteria for Awarding UND Credit for International A‐Level Examinations
Official General Certificates of Education (GCE) required from:
- University of Cambridge International Examinations
- Edexcel General Certificate of Education
You can receive credit for Advanced “A” and “AS” Level examinations only.
No credit will be awarded for “O” Level or Ordinary “A” Level examinations.
Credit will be awarded for each examination passed as indicated below:
- 8 credits will be awarded for advance level exams.
- 4 credits will be awarded for advanced subsidiary exams.
General Certificates of Education should be received within the first semester of enrollment at UND.
Cambridge and Edexcel International GCE Equivalences
| Other subject area exams that meet the above criteria may be accepted. | |||
| Exam Subject |
A Level Credit |
AS Level Credit | Equivalent UND Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 8 | 4 | BIOL 1XX |
| Chemistry | 8 | 4 | CHEM 1XX |
| Mathematics | 8 | 4 | MATH 1XX |
| Physics | 8 | 4 | PHYS 1XX |
| Business Studies | 8 | 4 | BAdm 1XX |
| Economics | 8 | 4 | ECON 1XX |
| Sociology | 8 | 4 | SOC 1XX |
| General Paper | 0 | 4 | TRNSFR 100 |
Cambridge and Edexcel Grade Conversion
| GCE Grade | UND Grade |
|---|---|
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | B |
| D | C |
| E | C |
Information is subject to change.
Through the national College Board's College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), you may take CLEP Subject Exams to earn UND credit based on what you already know.
Carefully consider if CLEP credit will meet your educational needs. For example, some graduate, medical and law schools may have restrictions on CLEP credits accepted.
For details, visit with your high school counselor or contact:
College Board CLEP
1.800.257.9558
How to Submit Your CLEP Exam Score to UND
When you're ready to apply to UND, you should either
- Indicate school code 6878 on the CLEP registration form to send your score directly to UND, or
- Contact the College Board to send your CLEP score directly to UND after you've received your exam results. A fee will apply.
UND will evaluate your CLEP Subject Exam score as part of your admission application process. Keep in mind UND typically receives a CLEP score within 7 to 10 business days.
Based on your CLEP score and the credits earned, the equivalent UND course will be recorded on your record with a Satisfactory (S) grade. (Refer to the UND Academic Catalog for more information on S-U grading).
UND Testing Services offers the CLEP Subject Exams.
For more information on scheduling a CLEP exam, please contact:
UND Testing Services
701.777.4157
UND.testproctor@UND.edu
CLEP Exams
A score of 50 or higher can help you earn UND credits.
| CLEP Subject Exam | Minimum Exam Score |
Equivalent UND Course(s) | Semester Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | |||
| Business Law (Introductory) | 50+ | ACCT 315: Law I | 3 |
| Financial Accounting | 50+ | ACCT 200: Elements of Accounting I | 3 |
| Information Systems & Computer Applications | 50+ | ISBC 1XX: Information Systems & Business Communication Elective | 2 |
| Management (Principles of) | 50+ | MGMT 300: Principles of Management | 3 |
| Marketing (Principles of) | 50+ | MRKT 305: Marketing Foundations | 3 |
| Composition & Literature | |||
| American Literature | 50+ | ENGL 2XX: English Elective | 6 |
| Analyzing & Interpreting Literature | 50+ | ENGL 2XX: English Elective | 6 |
| College Composition | 50+ | ENGL 110: College Composition I | 3 |
| English Literature | 50+ | ENGL 2XX: English Elective | 6 |
| History & Social Sciences | |||
| American Government | 50+ | POLS 115: American Government I | 3 |
| History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 | 50+ | HIST 103: United States to 1877 | 3 |
| History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present | 50+ | HIST 104: United States since 1877 | 3 |
| Human Growth & Development | 50+ | PSYC 250: Developmental Psychology | 4 |
| Educational Psychology (Introduction to) | 50+ | PSYC 2XX: Psychology Elective | 3 |
| Psychology (Introductory) | 50+ | PSYC 111: Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Sociology (Introductory) | 50+ | SOC 110: Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Macroeconomics (Principles of) | 50+ | ECON 202: Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Microeconomics (Principles of) | 50+ | ECON 201: Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 | 50+ | HIST 101: Western Civilization I | 3 |
| Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present | 50+ | HIST 102: Western Civilization II | 3 |
| Science & Mathematics | |||
| Biology | 50+ | BIOL 150/L: General Biology I with Lab | 4 |
| Chemistry | 50+ | CHEM 121/L: General Chemistry I with Lab | 4 |
| College Mathematics | 50+ | MATH 1XX: Math Elective | 3 |
| College Algebra | 50+ | MATH 103: College Algebra | 3 |
| Precalculus | 50+ | MATH 107: Precalculus | 3 |
| Calculus | 50+ | MATH 165: Calculus I | 4 |
| World Languages | |||
| French Language I | 50+ | FREN 101: First Year French I | 4 |
| French Language I & II | 59+ | FREN 101: First Year French I FREN 102: First Year French II |
8 |
| German Language I | 50+ | GERM 101: First Year German I | 4 |
| German Language I & II | 60+ | GERM 101: First Year German I GERM 102: First Year German II |
8 |
| Spanish Language I | 50+ | SPAN 101: First Year Spanish I | 4 |
| Spanish Language I & II | 63+ | SPAN 101: First Year Spanish I SPAN 102: First Year Spanish II |
8 |
Information is subject to change. CLEP credits may transfer differently to other institutions, including other NDUS institutions.
You may earn UND credits if your high school participates in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program. Designed for students aged 16 to 19, the IB Diploma Program's curriculum leads to final exams in 6 subject areas. IB exams are given every May and November. For details, visit with your high school counselor or contact the International Baccalaureate Organization.
How to Submit Your IB Score to UND
When you're ready to apply to UND, you have the following options:
- Prior to your exam results being released, ask your high school's IB coordinator to submit a transcript request to the IB on your behalf. The IB will then forward your transcript directly to UND. You may request a maximum of 6 transcripts through your school's IB coordinator at no charge, but only one can be requested for a U.S. school, or
- After your exam results are released, you must request the IB to send your transcripts directly to UND by completing the appropriate transcript request form. A fee will apply.
The IB should mail your official transcript(s) directly to:
UND Office of Admissions
3501 University Ave Stop 8357
Grand Forks, ND 58202-8357
UND will evaluate your IB exam score as part of your admission application process. Based on your IB score and the credits earned, the equivalent UND course will be recorded on your record with a Satisfactory (S) grade. Refer to the UND Academic Catalog for more information on S-U grading.
IB Exams
A score of 4 or higher on individual Higher Level IB exams can help you earn UND credits. Credit is not given for Standard Level IB Exams.
| Higher Level IB Exam | Exam Score |
Equivalent UND Course(s) | Semester Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 4 | BIOL 150/L: General Biology I with Lab BIOL 151/L: General Biology II with Lab |
8 |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 121/L: General Chemistry I with Lab CHEM 122/L: General Chemistry II with Lab |
8 |
| English | 4 | ENGL 2XX: English Elective | 3 |
| French | 5 | FREN 101: First Year French I FREN 102: First Year French II FREN 201: Second Year French I |
12 |
| Geography | 4 | GEOG 121: Global Physical Environment GEOG 151: Human Geography |
6 |
| German | 5 | GERM 101: First Year German I GERM 102: First Year German II GERM 201: Second Year German I |
12 |
| Global Politics | 4 | POLS 120: Global Perspectives | 3 |
| History of Africa | 4 | HIST 1XX: History Elective | 3 |
| History of the Americas | 4 | HIST 103: United States to 1877 HIST 104: United States Since 1877 |
6 |
| History of Asia | 4 | HIST 1XX: History Elective | 3 |
| History of Europe | 4 | HIST 102: Western Civilization II | 3 |
| History of the Islamic World | 4 | HIST 1XX: History Elective | 3 |
| History of the Middle East | 4 | HIST 1XX: History Elective | 3 |
| Mathematics | 4 | MATH 103: College Algebra MATH 105: Trigonometry |
5 |
| Physics | 5 | PHYS 1XX: Physics Elective | 4 |
| Psychology | 4 | PSYC 111: Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Spanish | 5 | SPAN 101: First Year Spanish I SPAN 102: First Year Spanish II SPAN 201: Second Year Spanish I |
12 |
UND recognizes students who have earned the State Seal of Biliteracy regardless of the state in which it was earned and will award test credits in a world language as follows:
- Silver Seal: 8 credits at the 101, 102 level
- Gold Seal: 12 credits at the 101, 102, 201 level
Your academic advisor should automatically place you into LANG 201 (silver) or LANG 202 (gold) for your world language class at UND. Should a 202 course not be offered in Fall semester, you should contact the faculty Program Director in that language to determine the best placement in intermediate or advanced language courses.
Languages taught at UND:
- French
- German
- Greek
- Latin
- Norwegian
- Spanish
Credit earned through Seal of Biliteracy Exams may be used to fulfill University Essential Studies Breadth of Knowledge requirements, to fulfill specific course requirements, or to be used as elective credits.
Seal of Biliteracy Exam credit will NOT satisfy Essential Studies Special Emphasis requirements.
How to Submit Your State Seal of Biliteracy
Once you have been admitted to UND,
- You may submit your request to the Office of the Registrar via the online request form.
- You must request credit for your seal within 3 academic years after graduating from high school.
- Students who graduate high school in 2025 are the first cohort eligible to earn these credits.
Once the request form is received, the Office of the Registrar will verify the Seal of Biliteracy on the official final high school transcript received by University Admissions.
If you're taking college-level courses through a college or university, you may transfer your credits to UND. Your school may refer to college-level courses as:
- Dual Credit
- Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)
- Early Entry
- University in the High School Program
In general, all college-level credits attempted at institutions accredited by a regional or national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), including the American Council on Education (ACE), will be transferred to UND
Certain exceptions to this rule include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Remedial or preparatory courses
- Credit granted for life experience by other institutions
- Institution-based credit by exam
- Non-degree continuing education courses
UND's academic departments will determine if the transferred credits will apply to your specific major and degree program.
Online, Enroll Anytime Courses from UND
If you're interested in taking college-level courses from UND while you're still in high school, check out UND's self-paced, enroll anytime courses. Pending your school's approval, these courses may qualify for dual credit.
How to Submit College Transcripts to UND
When you're ready to apply to UND, request the college or university where you earned the credit to send your official college transcript(s) directly to:
UND Office of Admissions
3501 University Ave Stop 8357
Grand Forks, ND 58202-8357
Typically, a high school transcript does not include the official information that is needed to properly award credit at UND, so you must obtain the transcripts directly from the college or university. Ask your counselor if you're unsure which college or university awards college-level credits at your high school.
Your college credits will be evaluated for transfer to UND as part of your admission application process.