AP, CLEP, and IB Exams

Advanced Placement, CLEP, and International Baccalaureate Policies
Gordon College
Wenham, MA 01984

The College awards credit for Advanced Placement exams (AP), International Baccalaureate exams (IB), and College Level Examination Program exams (CLEP) according to the following policies:

• Credit earned from AP, IB, or CLEP exams is considered transfer credit and does not meet residency requirements for the core, major, or minor, nor does it affect a student’s grade point average.
• A maximum of 32 credits may be awarded for any combination of these exams. 
• Each academic department establishes criteria for placement and credit.  Credit awarded for these exams is reviewed periodically and is subject to change.
• Duplicate credit will not be awarded for the same Gordon equivalent course.

For more information, please see the programs below.

AP EXAMS
Effective Fall 2024, a minimum score of 3 is required to earn credit, and all AP exams with a score of 3 will earn elective credit. Credit for scores of 4 or 5 will be awarded according to the linked chart. Score reports must be received by the Registrar's office directly from the College Board. 
AP Exams Chart

IB EXAMS
Higher-Level International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme exams with scores of 5 or better will be considered for college credit upon receipt of the official certificate, according to the chart.
IB Exams Chart

CLEP EXAMS
Credit will be awarded according to the chart.
CLEP Exams Chart