Undergraduate Admission
Credit by Exam
Our students bring a variety of academic backgrounds to the University. Because of this, we cooperate with several major testing programs, allowing you to receive college-level course credit for knowledge achieved through prior experience.
In addition to these programs, you may receive credit by satisfactorily completing departmental examinations in certain areas. This type of exam is arranged directly with a specific department chairperson, normally before you enroll.
Credit by Exam Options
The AP program recognizes college-level work completed in high school. To determine the availability of the program at your high school, consult your guidance counselor. To receive credit and advanced placement for this program, have your test scores sent to the University of Dayton (College Board code: 1834).
AP Credit Chart
CLEP Credit Chart
The IB Program is a rigorous pre-university course of studies leading to examinations. At the University of Dayton, you may be eligible to receive credit based on the results of your IB higher level examinations. No credit is awarded for standard level examinations.
IB Credit Chart
If you have earned college credits while in high school and want these credits transferred to the University of Dayton, you must have an official transcript of grades mailed from the college to:
Office of the Registrar
300 College Park
Dayton, Ohio 45469-1668
In most cases, these credits will be accepted toward your degree requirements. In order for credit to transfer, you must have earned a C or better in a course. Only credit hours transfer.