Credit by Examination or Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)
Entering students who wish to receive advanced placement credit may do so by completing an advanced placement examination in high school and earning a minimum score as established by the University Board. Students should request that a copy of the score report be sent to the Registrar at Piedmont University.
A list of acceptable AP courses and minimum scores can be found at https://www.piedmont.edu/registrar/transfer-credit/.
University-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
CLEP is designed to measure knowledge acquired through non-traditional means such as the workplace, as well as through formal study. Credit is awarded for satisfactory scores earned on certain subjects and selected general examinations. Credit for CLEP exams must be earned prior to a student’s final semester of enrollment.
A list of courses for which CLEP credit may be awarded at Piedmont University is available at https://www.piedmont.edu/registrar/transfer-credit/.
Experiential Credit
Learning acquired outside of classroom participation can be a valuable contribution to a liberal arts education, and Piedmont provides an opportunity for enrolled students to receive academic credit for such learning.
The portfolio is the method used whereby students can demonstrate learning prior to and during their time at the University. Because portfolio assessment is competence based, students need to demonstrate mastery of transferable skills acquired through the professional work experience and/or community service. An experiential credit information packet may be obtained from the Registrar’s Office. The charge for experiential credit is $50 per credit hour. No experiential credit will be granted during a student’s final semester.
International Baccalaureate Program (IB)
Piedmont University recognizes the quality of the International Baccalaureate Program, and credit towards the undergraduate degree will be awarded on a course-by-course basis. Course credit will be awarded for satisfactory scores earned on certain subjects as shown on the IB Course Equivalencies webpage at https://www.piedmont.edu/registrar/transfer-credit/. Students should request a copy of the official score report be sent to the Registrar at Piedmont University. IB credits do not fulfill residency requirements.