AP scores must be sent directly from College Board to JBU. We will not accept scores from the student or a high school transcript.

Click on this link: AP Policy for Advanced Placement Policy.

JBU awards credit for International Baccalaureate scores in higher level (HL) subjects with a minimum score of 5. The table below details the JBU class for which you will receive credit if you score at least a 5.

“A” Level Exams will be awarded two semesters of credit (either 3 or 4 hours per semester) for each subject passed with grades of A through E. “AS” Level Exams will be awarded one semester of credit (3 or 4 hours) for each subject passed with grades of A through E.  Note: A different letter marking scale is used. Marks of D and E are acceptable passing grades (a grade of E is equivalent to our grade of C). No credit is awarded for “General Paper.” The specific credit awarded will be determined by the academic division.

Certain CLEP tests are recognized by JBU for credit toward elective and general education degree requirements.  Note: CLEP credit is accepted for English I only, not English II.

CLEP tests are offered in numerous testing centers. Find the location most convenient for you. 

JBU's school code for CLEP: 6321

Enrolled students should receive approval from their advisor and the Associate Registrar via the CLEP Request form before taking a CLEP test. Tests that duplicate or overlap college credit will not be approved.
An official CLEP score report must be sent directly from College Board to JBU to receive credit.

JBU recognizes the following DSST tests for credit toward the JBU Online Undergraduate elective and general education degree requirements.

JBU's school code for DSST: 8066

Enrolled students should receive the Associate Registrar's approval to apply for credit from these tests to their graduation requirements before taking the test via a signed Approval to Transfer Form. Tests that duplicate or overlap previous college credit will not be approved.

More information about DSST tests, including how to purchase practice tests, is available from the test publisher at www.getcollegecredit.com.

Additional test preparation is available via third-party sources like instantcert.com. Generally, there are additional fees associated with using those resources.

JBU Online Undergraduate Program accepts only the following exams:

CLICK HERE to see Exam Fact Sheets.

*Exams listed under "Electives" can be applied only as elective credit; however, all DSST exams listed above can be applied toward elective credit if general education credit is not needed.

NOTE:  Exams that duplicate prior college credit will not receive credit and, therefore, should not be taken. DSST exams should be selected in conjunction with your degree completion plan.

Active service members and veterans of the United States armed services may receive college credit for their military training and occupational specialties. JBU follows the military credit recommendations established by the American Council on Education (ACE).

To determine the academic credit for your military experience, JBU must review one or more of the following documents.

• Members and veterans of the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Army Reserve, and National Guard should request an official Joint Services Transcript. 
• Members and veterans of the U.S. Air Force should request official transcripts from the CCAF Registrar.

Learn more about benefits for military veterans

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) may be earned only for documented and currently-held learning. It is not granted simply for the experience. "Prior learning" may result from reading, travel, work experience, workshops or seminars, or other professional or vocational experiences. The guidelines recommended by the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning will generally be followed, except where they might conflict with the university's existing policies. 

To request CPL, you must review it with your academic advisor. See all opportunities for CPL hours here. 

If credits do not fall into any of the following categories, the student must enroll in the CPL course for evaluation and completion.

• American Council on Education (ACE) evaluated and approved credits
• First Aid and CPR (only if completed through the Red Cross or American Heart Association).
• The Joint Services Transcript (JST) includes consolidated information for the Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard. The Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) is regionally accredited and therefore issues its own transcripts. (these credits will transfer as they appear on the transcript
• FAA licensure and ratings
• Police Training:
  • Basic Training = 5 hours Social/Behavioral Science
  • Police Service = 1-3 hours Health/PE (*Health/PE credit is based on 1 hour of credit per 6 months of service up to 18 months. Health/PE credit does not apply if the student has received credit for military basic training.)
  • Advanced Police Training = 1-10 hours elective (*Advanced police training credit is based on 1 semester hour per 60 contact hours)

The CPL course is for submission and evaluation of documentation of one or more of the following: 

1. Submission of a Technical and Professional Training (TPT) worksheet which demonstrates learning attained through workshops or other training experiences that have not been evaluated by ACE, or another nationally recognized evaluation organization. 
2. A life learning essay, at least eight pages in length, developed according to the Kolb model and based on experiential learning which may or may not have resulted from formal instruction and is determined to be consonant with the John Brown University curriculum. In the life learning essay, you must demonstrate how the outcomes of the experiential learning are similar to those of a particular course, or are appropriate to be considered as a topic within a particular subject area. Completed materials are submitted through the CPL online course. The faculty of the University evaluate TPT worksheets and life learning essays. Faculty evaluators may request additional documentation or restructuring of the student's essay before awarding credit. 

Credit for Prior Learning credit is limited to a total number of credits awarded per student (see catalog for more details). The posting of Credit for Prior Learning on a student transcript will be in a category labeled as such. The course title will be chosen by the faculty evaluator and the student.

Note: Students pay only for the one-credit CPL course (regular tuition) and a one-time assessment fee of $100/credit submitted for CPL evaluation. Payment of the fee in no way guarantees that credit will be awarded.