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Policy on Earned Credits

Students may earn credit toward a degree for knowledge gained prior to enrollment or for knowledge gained outside traditional college courses.

Advanced Placement

As of January 2008, credit is awarded as follows. For the most up-to-date requirements, please see Earned Credit Information.

  • A score of 5 and 4 will receive credit.
  • A score of 3 is acceptable ONLY if there is a letter grade of "A" in the last semester.
  • Mathematical Sciences Department equivalencies per University of Colorado Denver Admissions:

AP Exam Allowed Score Credit Hours Equivalent Course
Calculus AB 5, 4, 3 4 1401
Calculus (EN) AB 5, 4, 3 4 1401
Calculus BC 5, 4, 3 8 1401, 2411
Calculus (EN) BC 5, 4, 3 8 1401, 2411

  • Students should contact their academic advisor to have the credit appear on their transcripts.

International Baccalaureate

Students who have taken International Baccalaureate (IB) standardized exams may be eligible for university credit.

  • IB standardized exam scores of seven, six, five, or four will receive credit for core curriculum.
  • Individual credit can be given for IB courses if the IB diploma program was not completed.
  • Students completing an IB diploma program shall be awarded 24 credit hours, minimum, in accordance with HB 03-1108.
  • Departmental review will determine the amount of credit given or the equivalent course.
  • Students should contact their academic advisor for specific details concerning IB credit.

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

As of January 2008, credit is awarded as follows. For the most up-to-date requirements please see Earned Credit Information. Students should contact their academic advisor for details about where and when CLEP exams are offered and about the exam fees.

  • CLEP credit can be awarded for College Algebra (MATH 1110), Trigonometry (MATH 1120), Precalculus (MATH 1130), and Calculus 1 (MATH 1401).
  • To receive academic credit from CLEP, students must have their CLEP transcripts sent to University of Colorado Denver directly from the College Board.

Credit by Examination

Students with sufficient experience and knowledge may receive credit for a specific course by taking a comprehensive examination given by the faculty.

  • The student must be formally working toward a degree at University of Colorado Denver, have a GPA of at least 2.0, and be currently registered.
  • A non-refundable fee is charged.
  • For details, see Credit by Examination.


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