Credit by Examination (Undergraduate)
National Louis University awards credit to students who have achieved acceptable scores on the Advanced Placement (AP), the International Baccalaureate (IB), the College Board’s College Level Examination Program (CLEP), the DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSSTs), and the Excelsior College Exams (UExcel). In addition, NLU grants college credit to students who were awarded the Seal of Biliteracy.
The University has determined required scores and credit awards for AP and DANTES and adopted the American Council on Education’s (ACE) recommendations for acceptable score requirements and credit awards for CLEP and UExcel examinations. See the links below for details about earning NLU credit by exam:
- AP Examination
- CLEP Examination
- DANTES Examination (DSST)
- Excelsior College Examination (UExcel)
- IB Assessment
- Seal of Biliteracy
Please visit the Transfer Articulation Guide, General Education Report to see how AP, IB, CLEP and DANTES examinations apply to your bachelor’s degree general education requirements.
CLEP and DANTES exams may be taken at NLU and are scheduled on a regular basis. Fees are charged to cover the costs of tests and administration. Please visit the Prior Learning Assessment website for more information.
