Advance Credit (AP, IB, CLEP)
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Save time and money using AP, IB, PSEO, and CLEP at St. Cloud State University.
There are a number of ways for students to earn college-level credits in high school. They offer opportunities for ambitious students to move quickly into more advanced levels of study, and to receive baccalaureate credit upon entering college.
View Transfer Equivalencies on Transferology
Transfer Equivalencies are available to view for free on transferology.com. To view AP (Advanced Placement), International Baccalaureate (IB), DSST Program, and College Level Examination Program (CLEP) equivalencies, please choose "Standardized Exam" under the "Filter" that lists states. Transfer equivalencies for credit earned through another college or university can be viewed under that respective institution under "Transferring From".
Transferring College Credit to St. Cloud State University
To transfer college level credit to St. Cloud State University, students will need to request an official transcript to be sent to our institution. High school transcripts are used for verification of high school coursework and cannot be used to transfer college level credit.
- Transfer credits from another Minnesota State Colleges and Universities institution: Admitted St. Cloud State University students may request a free Minnesota State Electronic Transfer Evaluation request by logging in with their StarID and password.
- Non Minnesota State College and Universities institutions: Transcripts can be received electronically to registrar@stcloudstate.edu, please check with that college or university to identify their transcript ordering process. Students may also send paper transcript to:
- Advance Placement Scores: Order an official transcript of your scores from College Board.
- College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) Scores: Order an official transcript of your scores from College Board.
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Scores: Order an official transcript of your scores from the International Baccalaureate Organization.
Minnesota Postsecondary Enrollment Options
The Minnesota Post Secondary Education Act (PSEOA) enables Minnesota high school students to earn college credit while still in high school. College courses taken through PSEO programming are dual credit; courses should fulfill high school course requirements and count toward a high school diploma. In addition to earning credits, these rigorous courses offer students help in learning important “transition skills," such as critical thinking, writing, research and course management. These skills help students make a successful transition to college.
To learn more about the PSEO Program at St. Cloud State University, please contact our Office of Dual Enrollment.
- Transfer credits from another Minnesota State Colleges and Universities institution: Admitted St. Cloud State University students may request a free Minnesota State Electronic Transfer Evaluation request by logging in with their StarID and password.
- Non Minnesota State College and Universities institutions: Transcripts can be received electronically to registrar@stcloudstate.edu, please check with that college or university to identify their transcript ordering process. Students may also send paper transcript to:
Minnesota Bilingual Seals Program
To request credit for Minnesota Bilingual Seals Program, please send St. Cloud State University an official High School transcript with a transcript notation of the language and the level of the seal or certificate (high schools are required to transcript). Students can receive 2, 3, or up to 4 semesters of college credit depending on level achieved. More information can be found on the Minnesota Bilingual Seals Program (mn.gov) FAQ site.