Prospective Students - Freshman

College Course Work
If you took college-level courses while enrolled in high school, you may be able to transfer the credit to CU-Boulder. Only courses taken at a college or university of recognized standing with grades of C- or better are accepted for transfer, and all college-level work will be evaluated in accordance with CU-Boulder transfer credit guidelines. College-level work taken concurrently with a high school program may be used to satisfy MAPS requirements. You must have an official college transcript sent directly to the Office of Admissions in order for transfer credit to be evaluated.

Advanced Placement
CU-Boulder participates in the Advanced Placement program of the College Board. Over one-third of Boulder's entering freshmen submit Advanced Placement (AP) test scores each year. Official scores must be sent to the admissions office directly from the College Board. For specific equivalencies, see the Advanced Placement chart. More>>

International Baccalaureate
The International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma programs provide pre-university study. IB examinations, whether leading to a full IB diploma or to an IB certificate, often qualify students for advanced standing at CU-Boulder. In general, credit is granted for approved IB examinations at the higher level with a score of 4 or better. Students admitted to the University of Colorado at Boulder, who have graduated from high school having successfully completed an International Baccalaureate Diploma program shall be granted 24 semester hours of college credit. This credit will be considered toward degree requirements if approved by the college or school. No CU-Boulder tuition shall be charged for these credits. The credits shall be granted, however, only if the student receives a score of 4 or better on an examination administered as part of the IB Diploma program. If the student scores less than 4 on any IB subject test, the credit hours granted shall be reduced accordingly. Official scores must be sent to the admissions office directly from the IB organization. For specific equivalencies, see the International Baccalaureate chart. More>>

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Credit for College Board subject examinations of the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) in general biology, general chemistry, general psychology, introductory macroeconomics, introductory microeconomics, introductory sociology, and calculus may be granted for a score at or above the 67th percentile. CLEP general examinations are not accepted for credit at CU-Boulder.

Any credit applied toward degree requirements is at the discretion of the student's dean. Refer to the appropriate dean's office for the policy of that college or school. Credit for CLEP subject examinations cannot be evaluated from college or high school transcripts; score reports must be submitted directly from the College Board.