- Springfield City School District
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Program

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Overview
Springfield High School (SHS) began offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program in 2005. To date, SHS remains the only school in Clark County to offer the IB Program. The program is designed to offer challenging coursework to academically motivated students in order to prepare them for the rigors of college.
Since the inception of the IB Program at Springfield High School in 2005, we have operated our program with an open enrollment philosophy. Any student who wants to be a part of the program is permitted to participate. In 2010, in an effort to encourage greater participation in the program, SHS created the administrative position of IB Coordinator. The IB Coordinator has made efforts to dispel community perceptions that IB is only available to gifted or financially advantaged students. Beginning in 2010, SHS began to absorb the registration and testing costs for all IB students in order to allow all of our students to participate without regard to cost.
As described in the Springfield High School Course of Study, the IB Program is offered in two different formats. This is not unique to Springfield High School; all IB programs offer two IB Program options: IB Course and IB Diploma. The IB Course Program permits a student to select one or more areas of the IB curriculum in which to pursue certification. Students choose courses corresponding to their strengths and interests. The vast majority of our IB Program participants select the IB Course Program. The IB Diploma Program requires students to participate in all six academic areas of the IB curriculum. Historically, only 5-10 students per graduating class participated in the Diploma Program.
The recommended course sequence for both IB programs appears on page 14 of the SHS Course of Study. Most IB subject areas are offered as two year courses taken during a student’s junior and senior years. Some courses are one year in duration, and it is possible to finish them in one school year.
Because the IB program is open to all students, there are no prerequisites or minimum GPA requirements which a student must satisfy in order to enroll in an IB-designated class. However, the SHS IB Coordinator recommends that students who wish to participate in the IB Program during their junior and senior year take certain courses in order to prepare for the rigor of the IB courses. Under IB Program regulations, SHS is not permitted to designate these recommended courses as “pre-IB;” accordingly, they are designated as “Honors” or “Advanced.”
It is recommended, but not required, that students on an IB Course Program pathway select Honors courses in their freshman and sophomore years in the subject areas in which they will pursue IB Courses in their junior and senior years. For example, a student who intends to pursue IB Courses in history must take AP/IB European History during his/her junior year and IB 20th Century History during his/her senior year. Such student is recommended, but not required, to take the advanced or enriched version of their freshman and sophomore year history classes. It is recommended, but not required, that a student on an IB Diploma Program pathway select advanced or enriched courses in their freshman and sophomore years in all academic subject areas in which such courses are available.
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IB-Friendly Colleges and Universities
Most colleges and universities give college credit for IB courses; however, some colleges are particularly IB-friendly by giving credit for lower HL scores or for SL courses, for offering advanced standing for full diploma candidates, and/or for offering scholarships specifically to IB students. These IB-friendly colleges are listed below, along with links to relevant websites with more information. At the end of the list, there are links to nearly all Ohio four-year institutions’ IB credit policies.
Washington, D.C.
American University
Will grant 30 credit hours to students with qualifying IB exam scores.
https://www.american.edu/admissions/exam-credit.cfm
Alabama
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Offers credit for scores of 5 or higher for both SL and HL courses. IB full diploma candidates are eligible for an additional $1,000 scholarship, and if they succeed in earning the diploma, the award increases to $2,500.
http://catalog.uab.edu/undergraduate/progresstowardadegree/ib/
https://uab.academicworks.com/opportunities/9479
Arizona
University of Arizona
The IB Tuition Scholarship ($5,000 per academic year) is offered to both Arizona and non-Arizona resident high school graduates who attend college for the first time immediately after high school graduation with an IB Diploma and earn a minimum of 24 IB credits.
- Award offers are based on rigorous high school IB curriculum and completion of an IB Diploma.
- Offers are non-negotiable and are not increased to match offers from other institutions.
- Awards are not offered to students admitted for spring.
- Awards are for undergraduate studies only.
https://financialaid.arizona.edu/types-of-aid/scholarships/2021-2022-terms-and-conditions
Northern Arizona University
President’s International Baccalaureate Scholarship: $5,000 per academic year.
https://nau.edu/office-of-scholarships-and-financial-aid/freshman-merit-based-tuition-scholarships/
California
University of San Francisco
USF awards 10 semester credits for each IB Higher Level examination result of 4 or higher. Applicants are not required to complete the IB Diploma in order to receive credit for Higher Level examination subjects. USF does not award credits for IB Standard Level examination results.
https://www.usfca.edu/admission/undergraduate/first-year/ap-ib-college-credit
University of California system (Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, LA, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz)
UC awards students who complete the IB diploma with a score of 30 or above with 6 quarter (4 semester) units toward their UC degree, in addition to the units earned for individual Higher Level exams (usually 24 quarter/16 semester units). Students who receive IB certificates with scores of 5, 6 or 7 on Higher Level exams will receive 8 quarter (5.3 semester) units.
https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/admission-requirements/ap-exam-credits/ib-credits.html
Connecticut
University of Bridgeport
Students pursuing an IB Diploma at their high school may be granted college credit with an IB exam score of 4-7. Below is a list of University of Bridgeport course equivalencies and IB credit awarded by the University to incoming students.
https://www.bridgeport.edu/admissions/undergraduate/admissions-requirements/college-credit#ib
Florida
Eckerd College
Eckerd will award students sophomore standing if they have graduated from high school with an IB diploma and have earned grades of 5 or higher in at least three higher level exams. Students who don’t receive the IB diploma may receive credit for those subjects in which grades of 5 or better were earned in the higher level examinations.
https://www.eckerd.edu/admissions/first-year/
University of South Florida
USF offers up to 45 semester hours of credit from IB exams, generally giving 3 credits for each score of 4, and up to 6 credits for scores of 5-7.
http://ugs.usf.edu/credit-by-exam/?page=exam&exam=IB
Florida Atlantic University- Boca Raton
Students will be awarded up to 30 credits. Students with a score of 4 on subject areas will receive 3-4 credits for each examination. Students with a score of 5 or above will receive 6-8 credits.
https://www.fau.edu/admissions/ib.php
Florida Atlantic University- Wilkes Honors College
International Baccalaureate (IB) Policy
Students from International Baccalaureate programs are encouraged to apply to the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College. The challenging curriculum, the dedicated faculty, the small size of the classes - all make the Honors College an excellent choice for IB students.
Honors College Curriculum
Much like the IB program, there are required core courses in mathematics and natural sciences; social and behavioral analysis; culture, ideas, and values; literature and the arts; foreign language; critical inquiry and interdisciplinary learning; and international and environmental studies. There is a strong emphasis on writing, including a required senior thesis, and an experiential learning component for all students (either study-abroad or an internship).
Credit for IB course work and examinations
The Honors College recognizes the rigor of the IB program and awards credit based on IB exam scores. Students will be awarded up to thirty (30) semester credits. In general, students will be awarded credit for one term of the appropriate course for each subject exam score of four (4) and credit for two terms of the appropriate course(s) for each subject exam score of five (5) or higher. For details about specific course credit, see the FAU online catalog.
Florida Gulf Coast University— Fort Myers
Up to 45 total credit-by-exam credits may be awarded for guaranteed transfer. Credits earned through Credit by Exam that exceed 45 semester credit hours may be transferred at the discretion of the receiving institution.
https://www.fgcu.edu/catalog/undergraduateinformation?fmid=Equivalency+Tables#46
Florida State University—- Tallahassee
Current policy allows up to 30 hours of credit for International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, but policies differ depending on whether the student is a diploma holder or not.
https://admissions.fsu.edu/first-year/credit/ib/
https://dsst.fsu.edu/newnole/academic-life/testing-to-earn-college-credit-ap-ib-clep-aice
University of Tampa
Students may receive academic credit (up to 30 credit hours) for successful completion of International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations taken in high school. An additional $1,000 award is available for IB diploma recipients. The official IB certificate is required in order to award credit and the IB scholarship if the diploma has been granted. Credit is earned for scores of 4 or higher.
https://www.ut.edu/about-ut/university-services/office-of-the-registrar/international-baccalaureate
Georgia
Oglethorpe University
First-time freshmen who are IB Diploma candidates are conditionally eligible for a $1,500 per year scholarship, renewable for up to a maximum of eight regular (fall and spring) semesters. Full diploma students with a score of 30 or higher receive 32 credit hours and sophomore standing and privileges. Scores of 29 receive 28 credit hours, 28=24 credit hours, 27=20 credit hours, 26=16 credit hours, 25=12 credit hours, 24=8 credit hours.
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
$3,000-$15,000 scholarship per year for IB full diploma.
https://www.scad.edu/admission/financial-aid-and-scholarships/scholarships/entering-students
https://www.scad.edu/admission/admission-information/transfer/international-baccalaureate-credit
Idaho
College of Idaho
The College of Idaho appreciates the rigor and integrity of the International Baccalaureate curriculum. As an IB student you are uniquely prepared for a College of Idaho education that will help you thrive wherever you go. IB students comprise 11 percent of our freshman class and our four-year retention rate for IB students is 91 percent. Students who complete their IB diploma with a score of 28 or better receive the following benefits as College of Idaho applicant:
- 30 credits toward graduation requirements.
- Preferred status for admission.
Partial benefits and credits also are available for IB students with diploma scores lower than 28: 27=25 credits, 26=20 credits, 25=15 credits, 24=10.
https://www.collegeofidaho.edu/admission-aid/apply/international-baccalaureate
Illinois
Monmouth College
Scores of 4 or above on both IB Higher Level and IB Standard Level Examinations will be accepted for college-level credit. Completion of the IB Diploma with a score of 24 or above (with a minimum score of 4 in all SL and HL exams) will be awarded a full year of credit. A minimum point score of 24 is required to earn the IB diploma.
https://www.monmouthcollege.edu/admission/apply/ap-ib-dual-credit/
Indiana
Ball State University
Ball State awards up to 30 credit hours to students who receive a full International Baccalaureate (IB) and have earned grades of 5 or better in their three higher-level exams. Students who have not earned a full diploma may receive credit by earning the required score in a specific subject.
Iowa
Drake University
Students who have completed the International Baccalaureate Program and receive a diploma will receive approximately one year of credit toward graduation. Partial completion of the IB requires a course-by-course evaluation. Faculty advisors will determine how IB coursework will be applied toward Drake Curriculum, major, or elective requirements. Credit for other IB examinations will be reviewed as needed.
https://www.drake.edu/media/departmentsoffices/studentrecords/documents/APIBCLEP2021.pdf
Kansas
The Kansas Board of Regents has confirmed that beginning July 1, 2019, Kansas state universities will award students credit for all IB Diploma SL and HL courses in which they have earned a score of 4 or greater. This includes the following universities:
- Emporia State University
- Fort Hays State University
- Kansas State University
- Pittsburg State University
- University of Kansas
- Wichita State University
Kansas State University
$1,000 scholarship available to IB diploma students.
Wichita State University
Wichita State University offers course credit for scores ranging from 3-7 on SL and HL exams. The Registrar's Office will review the scores and add the credit you have earned to your WSU transcript, if you are an enrolled or current student.
https://www.wichita.edu/services/registrar/priorlearning/InternationalBaccalaureate.php
Kentucky
Transylvania University
International Baccalaureate Programme participants can receive scholarships ranging from $10,000/year (diploma courses) to $18,000/year (full diploma candidates).
We know the kind of research you’re doing in your IB studies. You’re making connections across disciplines and gaining a greater perspective on complex global issues.
These are skills that Transylvania is known for fostering in our students, so you’re going to come into your first year uniquely prepared to excel in our liberal arts curriculum. Whether you are interested in business or exercise science, biology or philosophy—the experience you’ve gained in IB will give you a leg up.
The conversations you started in IB can be continued at Transylvania. We speak the same language and hold the same values. Let us help you apply your IB training to one of our 46 majors and reward you for your hard work.
IB Scholars are Guaranteed
- Scholarships ranging from $10,000/year (Diploma Courses) to $18,000/year (Full Diploma candidates)
- College credit for HL exam scores of 5, 6 or 7
- College credit for IB SL exam scores of 6 or 7
- An extra unit of credit for 30 points or higher on the Diploma
- Early entry into the 100 Doors to Success mentor program. Students will be paired with an experienced mentor who will help guide them through their four years of college and into the workforce.
- Internship opportunities for academic credit
- Special admission application that allows you to submit a piece of IB work instead of an essay for admission
https://www.transy.edu/financial-aid/scholarships-grants/more-scholarships/
Maine
Colby College
Colby recognizes the International Baccalaureate and offers advanced placement and credit based on individual Higher Level examination results, as well as performance on the full IB Diploma program. At the discretion of individual academic departments, advanced placement may be earned for scores of 6 and 7 on higher level examinations. A full year of credit toward the 128 credits required for graduation and up to two full semesters toward the residency requirement may be earned for an IB Diploma point total of 36 or better, assuming all examination scores are 5 or better.
https://www.colby.edu/admission/apply/international-applicant-frequently-asked-questions/
Maryland
Goucher College
In addition to recognizing the rigor of the IB curriculum in the admissions review process, Goucher will grant credit for examination scores of at least 5 in higher-level subject areas. Enrolling students will be placed in courses at the discretion of each department.
https://www.goucher.edu/become/international-students/
Hood College
Students who have received an IB diploma, with a score of 30 or higher and with no score less than 4 in any one of the six examination groups, may be awarded up to 30 credits toward an undergraduate degree at Hood College. Students who have not completed the full IB diploma will receive 6-8 credits for Higher Level examination results of 5, 6 or 7.
Towson University
Students who earn an IB Diploma will be awarded 30 units toward the bachelor’s degree and receive sophomore standing. Some of these units may be applied toward TU’s Core Curriculum requirements; each student’s IB units will be individually evaluated for Core Curriculum applicability.
Washington College
The maximum number of credit hours allowable via advanced standing is 32 credits, or the equivalent of one year of full-time study at Washington College. Students who achieve more than 28 credit hours would enter the College with sophomore class standing for the purposes of registration and financial aid.
https://www.washcoll.edu/people_departments/offices/registrar/advanced-standing.php
Massachusetts
Clark University
Full I.B. Diplomas are given one full semester (4 Clark units) of advanced standing credit. The full diploma with a point total of 36 or above will be given one full year of credit provided all exam scores are ‘5’ or above. Individual I.B. courses (at the higher level) with scores of 5 or better are awarded one Clark unit each.
https://www.clarku.edu/offices/academic-advising-center/advanced-standing-credit-form/
Lesley University
Students earn credit for most HL courses with a score of 4. Scores of 5 or higher often earn credit for more than one course.
https://lesley.edu/sites/default/files/2018-01/Lesley-IB-Exam.pdf
Simmons University
IB students are given particular consideration for their Kotzen Scholarship. The Kotzen Scholarship provides full tuition, room & board, plus an additional $3,000 for academic pursuits such as study abroad, research support, and more. This scholarship is awarded for the duration of a four-year period of full-time undergraduate study, and supersedes any previously awarded merit scholarship.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
IB diploma graduates with a diploma score of 40 or greater admitted to WPI are guaranteed an academic merit-based Presidential scholarship worth a minimum of $20,000.
Michigan
Alma College
Full diploma students can earn 32 credits (a full year’s worth of credit):
https://www.alma.edu/admissions/index/international-baccalaureate/
Oakland University
Oakland University values the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and its engaging and challenging curriculum that encourages critical thinking, intercultural understanding and respect.
If you have earned the IB diploma, Oakland University will award general education credits according to the following rules:
- To gain credit for a general education category, you must achieve:
- A grade of 5 or higher for Standard Level (SL) classes
- A grade of 4 or higher for Higher Level (HL) classes
- You will be awarded 4 general education credits for each accepted subject area.
- You will be awarded credit for WRT 1060 for a grade of B or better on the extended essay.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nd9jGUwNISydxZ-7KyC6YIMm7JUMI-yvypcMyuettUQ/edit#gid=0
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qbipUuEetHDxXpjIZz16zG28AT7v7M7BBuCQk6HUwME/edit#gid=0
https://www.oakland.edu/registrar/collegecredit/
Mississippi
Mississippi State University
International Baccalaureate Scholarship
Level One
$6,000 over four years, $1,500 per year
ACT
26-27 SAT 1230-1290 GPA 3.00+
Award Criteria
- Must have earned the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 30
- Must have a minimum 26 ACT or 1230 SAT
- Must have earned a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0
- Submission of the General Scholarship Application
- Official International Baccalaureate Diploma must be submitted through the MyState scholarship portal before October 1
Level Two
$8,000 over four years, $2,000 per year ACT 28-29 SAT 1300-1350 GPA 3.00+
Award Criteria
- Must have earned the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 35
- Must have a minimum 28 ACT or 1300 SAT
- Must have earned a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0
- Submission of the General Scholarship Application
- Official International Baccalaureate Diploma must be submitted through MyState scholarship portal before October 1
Level Three
$10,000 over four years, $2,500 per year ACT 30+ SAT 1360+ GPA 3.00+
Award Criteria
- Must have earned the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 40
- Must have a minimum 30 ACT or 1360 SAT
- Must have earned a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0
- Submission of the General Scholarship Application
- Official International Baccalaureate Diploma must be submitted through MyState scholarship portal before October 1
https://www.admissions.msstate.edu/scholarships/details/international-baccalaureate-scholarship
Missouri
Drury University
Drury University recognizes the outstanding academic rigor of pursuing an International Baccalaureate Programme. Students pursuing the completion of either the IB Diploma Programme or IB Career-related Programme will be awarded the highest academic scholarship Drury offers, the Trustee Scholarship. This is awarded upon admission, and these students will qualify regardless of their high school GPA or ACT/SAT test scores, or Test-Optional Essay Score.
For students entering Drury in the Fall of 2021, the Trustee Scholarship is valued at $20,000/year. To qualify for this scholarship promise, students must indicate on their application that they are an IB student pursuing the completion of the IB Diploma or IB Career-related Programme. Reach out to your Admission Counselor if you have any questions concerning qualifying for this scholarship promise opportunity.
Full diploma students receive the following credit: IB Score 28=30 credit hours, 27=25 credit hours, 26=20 credit hours, 25=15 credit hours, 24=10 credit hours.
https://www.drury.edu/admission/international-baccalaureate-students/
Missouri State University
Missouri State recognizes the rigor of the international baccalaureate program and is pleased to reward you for your hard work and dedication in achieving academic excellence.
With your IB diploma, you will be eligible for the following:
You will automatically qualify for admission to MSU just by receiving your IB diploma.
Your participation in the international baccalaureate program qualifies you for scholarships based on your outstanding academic records. View the current list of scholarships on our financial aid website.
Apply for admission by February 1 of your senior year and you will qualify for the Board of Governors Scholarship. This scholarship is valued at $5,500 per year, plus $1,000 per year for on-campus housing. Students receiving this scholarship will also receive a one-time $1,000 education abroad voucher. Total potential value over four years is $27,000. Non-Missouri residents will also receive a full waiver of out-of-state tuition.
The scholarship will be awarded upon receipt of your IB transcript showing that you have earned an IB diploma.
- If you hold an IB diploma prior to your initial enrollment, you will qualify for the scholarship full eight semesters.
- If you do not qualify initially but qualify after retaking IB exams in accordance with IB policy, you will qualify for the eight semesters minus the number of MSU semesters (fall and spring) that you have already completed.
You will qualify for admission into the Honors College if you have an IB diploma and an ACT score of 27 or higher. Our Honors College provides you with intellectual opportunities beyond those generally found in more traditional programs, including smaller and enriched classes, direct contact with outstanding faculty members and the option to pursue your own research and creative interests.
https://www.missouristate.edu/admissions/internationalbaccalaureate.htm
Nebraska
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
https://creditevaluation.unl.edu/credit-types/ib
Beginning Fall 2017, the IB Diploma will no longer be required to earn credit for the Standard Level (SL) exams. Credit is also awarded for TOK. Use their “Estimate your scholarship” tool to see scholarship amounts for IB Students: https://admissions.unl.edu/cost/#scholarships
New Jersey
Drew University
Both domestic and international students may qualify for merit scholarships (ranging from $10,000 to $25,000 annually), which are based on previous academic achievements.
In addition to these merit scholarships, you may submit your CAS portfolio as part of an application for Drew Action Scholars, our expanded Civic Engagement Scholarship program, which now includes community, innovation, and global impact. This scholarship provides $2,500 per year to recipients.
International Baccalaureate students are also invited to apply for our Drew Scholarship for the Arts. The Drew Scholarship for the Arts is for students who excel in the arts and plan to be an active member of the art community at Drew.
Drew grants advanced college standing to IB students, which results in additional tuition savings.
https://drew.edu/admissions-aid/undergraduate-admissions/international-baccalaureate/
Rowan University
We recognize the International Baccalaureate (IB) as a rigorous and challenging program and will offer credit after the student is enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at Rowan University. We offer students who complete the IB Diploma Program an opportunity to qualify for up to $32,000 in scholarships.
https://admissions.rowan.edu/financing-education/scholarships.html
https://sites.rowan.edu/registrar/_docs/ib-equivalency-guide-9-30-21.pdf
New York
Alfred University
The International Baccalaureate Program (IB). Alfred University will grant 30 semester hours of credit (sophomore standing) to students who have earned the International Baccalaureate diploma in high school. Students who have not completed the diploma will be awarded equivalent credit up to two introductory courses for each IB exam, depending on level of the exam and the score achieved.
https://my.alfred.edu/academic-regulations/undergraduate.cfm
Sarah Lawrence College
Students who enter the College with a full IB diploma may earn 30 credits toward a Sarah Lawrence degree. Nondiploma IB students who score 5 or above on higher-level exams may request three credits for a maximum of three subjects or a total of nine credits. If a student has earned an IB diploma and other credits prior to matriculation, a maximum of 30 credits will be awarded.
https://www.sarahlawrence.edu/media/student-life/pdf/SLC-Student-Handbook.pdf
Bard College
A score of 5 or higher on an International Baccalaureate exam will earn 8 credits for each higher level course and 4 credits for each standard level course. A maximum of 32 AP and IB credits may be transferred in.
Fashion Institute of Technology
FIT awards college credit to students who have completed high school through the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and received a score of four (4) or higher on the Higher Level (HL) exams. Official transcripts are required for transfer credit evaluation.
https://www.fitnyc.edu/registrar/transfer-credits/ib-exams.php
Hofstra University
Students who have completed the full Diploma Program may receive up to 30 credits.
https://www.hofstra.edu/admission/international-baccalaureate.html
SUNY Binghamton
Binghamton University recognizes schools offering the International Baccalaureate program. The International Baccalaureate curriculum is the most challenging and comprehensive curriculum available and IB participation is recommended, taken into account and considered during the application process.
Binghamton University students may earn credit by exam for coursework completed in high school under the International Baccalaureate Program. Credit is awarded only for Higher Level exams, with exam scores of 4 or 5 receiving 4 credits and exam scores of 6 or 7 receiving 8 credits.
SUNY General Education requirements can be satisfied by completing Higher Level exams in five of the ten areas of competency. In addition, the General Education requirement for foreign language is satisfied by a score of 4-7 on either the Higher Level or Standard Level exams.
Students in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program may receive up to 32 credits. To receive the full 32 credits, the following conditions must be met:
- The IB Diploma must be completed with a score of 30 or more points; and
- The student must complete at least three Higher Level exams with a score of 5 or higher.
Diploma holders who meet these conditions receive credit for their individual exam scores plus additional liberal arts elective credit to total 32 credits.
https://www.binghamton.edu/harpur/advising/transfer-credit-evaluation/ib-credits.html
SUNY Geneseo
Students may earn up to 30 credits from IB courses.
https://www.geneseo.edu/registrar/pre-college-credit
SUNY New Paltz
A student with an International Baccalaureate Diploma is eligible to receive up to 30 college credits. Credit can only be awarded when an official score report has been received. Students must have a grade of five or higher in the Standard or Higher Level courses to be awarded IB credit.
https://www3.newpaltz.edu/transferequivalencies/equivalencies/source/10009
SUNY Plattsburgh
International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level examination scores of '4' or better. IB Diploma recipients will receive 30 credits of lower-division liberal arts courses.
https://www.plattsburgh.edu/admissions/transfer/transferring-credit/credits-examination.html
University of Rochester
It's true. Do well in the IB program, follow all of the steps to apply to Rochester, conduct an interview with us, and you could receive between $7,000 and $20,000 in merit scholarship awards at Rochester. That's how big a deal we think you are. We believe that students coming out of the IB program are not just prepared for college, but are uniquely prepared to take advantage of an equally unique program of study at the University of Rochester.
https://enrollment.rochester.edu/blog/how-the-university-of-rochester-loves-ib/
Ithaca College
Offers credit for many HL courses with a grade of 4. Students can earn credit for more than one course for each score higher than 4.
https://catalog.ithaca.edu/undergrad/admission-information/international-baccalaureate-policy/
North Carolina
Appalachian State
Appalachian State University will award students with college credits for SL exams with scores above or equal to 5 and HL exams with scores above or equal to 4.
https://transfer.appstate.edu/sites/default/files/ib_credit_policy_effective_fall_2021_1.pdf
East Carolina University
East Carolina University offers credit for both SL and HL courses with a score of 4 and above, with the exception of Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL, which requires a score of equal to or greater than 5.
https://admissions.ecu.edu/placement-credit/
Ohio
Wittenberg University
Enter with essentially sophomore status if you earn a score of 4 or more on required tests (up to 29 credits). Receive four credits for English 101 if you receive a grade of "B" or higher on the IB extended essay.https://www.wittenberg.edu/admission/ib
Defiance College
Credit is given for most SL and HL courses with a score of 4 or better:
http://www.defiance.edu/admissions/documents/advanced-placement-equivalency.pdf
Otterbein University
Those students participating in an IB Programme are eligible to receive credit for each certificate earned in the program and can receive up to 28 credit hours if they earn the full diploma. Along with the credit earned, students are also eligible for a $1,000 scholarship for each certificate earned up to five total and a $7,000 scholarship if they earn the full diploma. Scholarships and credit will be awarded in late June or early July upon the receipt of an official International Baccalaureate Programme Diploma.
https://www.otterbein.edu/apply/undergraduate/
Kent State University
Kent State University values the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) with its engaging and challenging curriculum that encourages critical thinking, intercultural understanding and respect. We welcome graduates of International Baccalaureate schools to continue their world-class education at Kent State. KSU will consider for credit, scores of 5,6, or 7 on higher level International Baccalaureate examinations. The Academic Equivalency Cross Reference Chart gives information about these scores and credit earned.
https://www.kent.edu/credittransfer/international-baccalaureate-diploma-programme
https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/file/IBCHART_WEBSITECOPY_2.pdf
Bluffton University
Bluffton grants 6 semester hours of credit for each International Baccalaureate Degree Programme (IB) higher level exam with a score of 6 or 7; 3 semester hours of credit for each IB higher level exam with a score of 4 or 5; and 3 semester hours of credit for each IB standard level exam with a score of 6 or 7. A maximum of 20 semester hours of credit is granted for all credit by examination.
https://www.bluffton.edu/admissions/apply/transfer/transfer-credit.aspx
Bowling Green State University
Students obtaining an International Baccalaureate (IBO) exam score of 4 or above on Standard Level or Higher Level will be awarded the aligned course(s) and credits for the IBO subject area(s) successfully completed.
https://www.bgsu.edu/archived-catalog/spring-2020/academic-policies/international-baccalaureate.html
Capital University
Capital University recognizes the International Baccalaureate program as an excellent way to earn university credit toward the baccalaureate degree. The following subject areas and minimum scores are accepted for university degree credit in the course areas and semester hours as indicated. Students must earn a minimum score of 4 (out of 7) in order to receive credit. For more information on IB credit download the International Baccalaureate Fact Sheet (PDF).
Cleveland Institute of Music
Advanced placement credit can also be awarded for International Baccalaureate courses. To receive advanced placement consideration, you must complete the HL Test for all courses, except languages, for which the SL Test is required. Depending upon test score results, 3-7 credits per subject can be awarded.
https://www.cim.edu/admissions/apply
Heidelberg University
All courses within the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program will be evaluated for the potential to earn college credit. Students who have earned the IB Diploma may be granted sophomore standing. Assessments will be based on Standard Level and Higher Level coursework and scores earned at these levels. Each student will be individually assessed when an equivalency does not exist. Reported equivalencies must have a score of 4 or higher, “C” or higher for Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge. Equivalent courses at Heidelberg are subject to review.
Muskingum University
Muskingum University recognizes the academic rigor of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for admission, scholarship, and advanced placement purposes. Students who have received the IB diploma with a minimum total score of 24 will be awarded 28 total credit hours, which qualifies as sophomore status, toward their Muskingum degree. Students admitted to Muskingum with an eligible IB diploma will be awarded an annual scholarship of at least $16,000, with the possibility of receiving additional academic and need-based financial assistance.
file:///Users/biesterba/Desktop/Muskingum%20IB.pdf
Oklahoma
University of Tulsa
Students who earn the IB Diploma with a total score of 28 points or more will be awarded at least 30 hours of university credit (sophomore standing). Students who earn the IB Diploma will receive credit from The University of Tulsa on the following scale: 24 points: 10 semester hours, 25 points: 15 semester hours, 26 points: 20 semester hours, 27 points: 25 semester hours. Students completing individual IB Higher Level and Standard Level classes but not earning the IB Diploma may earn credit for individual courses with scores of 5 and above.
https://utulsa.edu/registrar/international-baccalaureate-credit/
Oregon
Pacific University
Students completing the IB Diploma with a score of 30 or higher receive several benefits. Eight semester transfer credits also are awarded for each higher examination passed with a score of 5 or higher and four credits for standard examinations passed with 5 or higher.
https://www.pacificu.edu/academics/academic-support/registrar/policies-procedures/transfer-credits
Oregon State University
Oregon State recognizes IB achievement by awarding credit to students who score 4 or above on standard and higher level IB exams. OSU also grants additional benefits for students who complete the full IB diploma with a score of 30 or higher including Sophomore standing and a renewable annual scholarship of $3000.
https://admissions.oregonstate.edu/credit-opportunities
University of Oregon
Starting with Fall 2021, in recognition of students’ successful completion of the rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, the University of Oregon offers the IB Diploma Scholarship Program.
Award Information
Scholarship dollar amounts are based on the total score received on IB exams and residency.
IB Score range
Resident amount
Nonresident amount
Scholarship Name
33+
$3000/year
$6000/year
IB Exemplar Scholarship
28-32
$2000/year
$4000/year
IB Scholar Scholarship
24-27
$1000/year
$2000/year
IB Milestone Scholarship
IB Diploma Scholarships may be combined with other UO scholarships, with the exception of the Stamps Scholarship. IB Diploma Scholarships help the UO to meet the PathwayOregon commitment.
You must enroll at the UO in the fall term of your freshman year and you must enroll in 12 University of Oregon credits each term to receive this award.
One-third of your yearly scholarship amount will be disbursed to your Student Billing Account each term in which you are enrolled full time.
https://financialaid.uoregon.edu/ib_scholarship
Western Oregon University
Western Oregon University recognizes and awards IB achievement by awarding credit to students who score 5 or above on higher-level IB exams.
Please visit wou.edu/catalog for WOU’s IB program credit guidelines.
Students completing the full IB Diploma with a score of 30 or higher receive the following:
- Guaranteed admission to WOU. Students are required to submit ACT (including writing) or SAT scores for placement purposes.
- Provost’s Scholarship. A renewable four-year award of $2,500 per year will be awarded. Students will also automatically be considered for other WOU scholarships provided they meet application deadlines.
- Sophomore standing
- Honors Program membership
- Priority Housing. Students who submit their housing application by June 25 will receive priority placement in the residence halls.
- Study Abroad and International Internship Programs. WOU will provide IB Diploma recipients with customized workshops focused on their international interests and needs and help match them with a WOU study abroad program or international internship. For a list of WOU international study opportunities, check out International Education and Development’s Study Abroad program.
- Personalized advising and support in preparing applications for awards such as the Fulbright Student Program, the Rhodes Scholarship and the Harry S. Truman Scholarship.
Lewis and Clark College
Lewis & Clark College grants 4 semester credits for International Baccalaureate HL (Higher Level) scores of 5 and 8 semester credits for scores of 6 or 7 earned on the examinations listed below.
https://docs.lclark.edu/undergraduate/policiesprocedures/advancedstanding/
Pennsylvania
Franklin and Marshall College
International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma recipients with a total score of 30 or more are awarded eight course credits (one full year) toward the Franklin & Marshall degree. Subjects not eligible for transfer credit will be deducted from the total IB transfer award. IB Certificate recipients receive one or two course credits (depending on discipline) for each higher level examination in an eligible subject passed with a score of 5 or higher. IB credits may be counted toward major or minor requirements or electives contingent upon departmental approval.
https://www.fandm.edu/college-policies/academic/transfer-of-credit-policy
Lafayette College
Lafayette considers the higher-level International Baccalaureate (IB) exam results for course credit. Acceptable score levels are 5 or higher in all subjects. Each department will determine the specific amount of credit. No credit is given for subsidiary-level examinations.
A full IB Diploma could qualify you for sophomore (second year) standing and additional course credit if you meet the following criteria:
- scored 5 or above on all subsidiary-level examinations
- scored C or above on both the Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay
- earned academic credit at Lafayette for scores in three higher-level subjects
South Carolina
Winthrop University
The International Baccalaureate scholarship is awarded to freshman applicants who complete the IB Program (Diploma or Certificates) through the senior year of high school and who have achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) on their higher level courses. Students may receive up to 30 hours of course credit for scores of 4 or above on higher level and selected standard level examinations.
https://www.winthrop.edu/uploadedFiles/Admissions/Majors_and_More/AP_and_IB_Credit/IBFLyer2021.pdf
Texas
University of Texas at Dallas
Offers credit for both SL and HL courses according to the following table:
https://oue.utdallas.edu/undergraduate-advising/ib-credit
Southern Methodist University
The International Baccalaureate Scholarship is awarded to students who have completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Beginning in the 2021-2022 school year, students entering the University as a new First Year or Transfer student will be evaluated for this scholarship during the admission process. This scholarship is renewable for up to eight terms for First Year students, up to five terms for Transfer students, or until graduation, whichever comes first. All recipients must maintain an SMU cumulative GPA of 3.000 and full-time enrollment each term.
Maximum Award Amount: $7,500 per year or $3,750 per semester.
https://www.smu.edu/EnrollmentServices/FinancialAid/TypesOfAid/Scholarships/Academic/IBScholars
https://www.smu.edu/EnrollmentServices/registrar/AdvancedPlacement/2021-2022
Texas State University
Students presenting an IB diploma will receive a minimum of 24 course-specific semester credit hours in the appropriate subject areas if all IB exam scores are 4 or higher. Students who successfully complete the IB diploma program may receive fewer than 24 semester credit hours under this policy if the student has scored lower than 4 on any IB examination administered as part of the diploma program. Plus, eligibility for the following scholarships:
*President’s Honor Scholarship
Award Amount
**New award amount effective for new offers to incoming students summer 2021 semester and forward**
- $48,000 Total Award (over 4 years)
- $12,000 Annual Award
Eligibility Criteria (must meet all)
- Minimum SAT score of 1420+
- OR
- Minimum ACT score of 32+
AND - Top 25% of graduating class or IB diploma or AP Capstone Diploma
Renewal Criteria (must meet all)
- 3.25 cumulative Texas State GPA
- Complete 28 passing Texas State hours/year (fall/spring)
- Undergraduate status
*Achievement Scholarship
Award Amount
**New award amount effective for new offers to incoming students summer 2021 semester and forward**
- Ranges from $24,000 to $32,000 Total Award
- Ranges from $6,000 to $8,000 Annual Award
Eligibility Criteria (must meet all)
$32,000 Total Award ($8,000/yr.)
- Minimum SAT score of 1330 – 1410
- OR
- Minimum ACT score of 29 – 31
AND - Top 25% of graduating class or IB diploma or AP Capstone Diploma
$24,000 Total Award ($6,000/yr.)
- Minimum SAT score of 1160 – 1320
- OR
- Minimum ACT score of 24 – 28
AND - Top 25% of graduating class or IB diploma or AP Capstone Diploma
Renewal Criteria (must meet all)
- 3.25 cumulative Texas State GPA
- Complete 28 passing Texas State hours/year (fall/spring)
- Undergraduate status
*Distinguished Scholarship
Award Amount
**New award amount effective for new offers to incoming students summer 2021 semester and forward**
- $16,000 Total Award (over 4 years)
- $4,000 Annual Award
Eligibility Criteria (must meet all)
- Minimum SAT score of 1060 – 1150 or
- Minimum ACT score of 21 - 23
AND
- Top 25% or IB diploma or AP Capstone Diploma
- OR
- Minimum SAT score of 1160+ or
- Minimum ACT score of 24+
AND
- Top 26% - 35% or IB diploma or AP Capstone Diploma
Renewal Criteria (must meet all)
- 3.25 cumulative Texas State GPA
- Complete 28 passing Texas State hours/year (fall/spring)
- Undergraduate status
https://www.finaid.txstate.edu/scholarships/freshman/assured.html
https://www.txstate.edu/temc/services/studentTesting/examsforCrdit/ib.html
Vermont
Saint Michael’s College
In recognition of academic excellence, IB Diploma holders are guaranteed to receive at least $18,000 per year in total Saint Michael’s College scholarship awards. Regardless of IB Diploma status, successfully completed IB courses (higher and standard levels) are considered when awarding merit scholarships and indicate that a student has pursued a rigorous academic curriculum. Students who complete the IB Diploma Program are eligible to receive up to 32 credits at Saint Michael’s College, which is equivalent to one full year of study, or sophomore status. IB students not completing the Diploma Program are also eligible to receive advanced standing and/or credit, which may be awarded for HL or SL courses with grades of 5 or higher. For more information, visit the IB Credit Information page.
https://www.smcvt.edu/admission-aid/apply/ib-students/
https://www.smcvt.edu/academics/registrar-and-catalog/transfer-credit-ap-credit-more/
Virginia
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech offers credit for HL scores of 4, and often credit for more than one course with HL scores higher than 4.
Washington
Evergreen State College
IBO—the minimum acceptable score is 4 on any Standard Level (SL) or Higher Level (HL) IB exam. Nine credits will be awarded for each acceptable HL exam. Five credits will be awarded for each acceptable SL exam. A maximum of 45 credits can be awarded for SL or HL exams. If you have been awarded the IB Diploma, you will be awarded 45 credits. Please provide an official high school transcript that documents that the IB Diploma was earned.
https://www.evergreen.edu/admissions/prior-learning-assessment-credit-exam
Western Washington University
Western will grant up to 15 credits for each approved standard level and higher level International Baccalaureate subject examination passed.
https://admissions.wwu.edu/apply/ap-ib-cic
Links to other Ohio colleges’ IB credit policies:
Bluffton University (see above)
Bowling Green State University (see above)
Capital University (see above)
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland Institute of Music (see above)
Columbus College of Art and Design
Defiance College (see above)
Heidelberg University (see above)
Kent State University (see above)
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Muskingum University (see above)
Otterbein University (see above)