international baccalaureate policy

NC State does not currently award placement or credit for standard level exams. Students wishing to have their standard level exam scores reviewed on an individual basis may contact the academic department awarding credit. Students who present scores for an exam which has not yet been evaluated should contact the academic department under which the exam subject falls.

This policy is subject to change as periodic reviews of all placement and credit policies are made. If students have specific questions about course credit, they should contact their academic advisor or the academic department which awards the credit. Click to return to our Placement Information Page.

GROUP 1 EXAMS (Best Language)
Test Title Level Score Credit
English A1/A2 Standard 1-7 No credit awarded
  Higher (Without
IB diploma)		 1-4
 		 No credit awarded
  Higher
(Without IB diploma)		 5-7 3 hours credit for ENG 220
Higher (With IB diploma) 1-2
 		 No credit awarded
  Higher (With IB diploma) 3-4 Eligible to submit writing portfolio to apply for credit for ENG 101; contact the First-Year Writing Program with questions.
  Higher (With IB diploma) 5-7 3 hours credit for ENG 220; 4 hours credit for ENG 101 may also be awarded after review by First-Year Writing Program. Students with IB diplomas must submit documentation to the First-Year Writing Office, Tompkins 246. Contact the First-Year Writing Program for details.
GROUP 2 EXAMS (Second Modern Language)
Test Title Level Score Credit
Language A2 Standard 1-7 No credit awarded
Higher 1-7 No credit awarded
Language B Standard 1-7 No credit awarded
Foreign Languages Higher 1-5 No credit awarded
[Credit will be awarded in French (FLF), German (FLG), and/or Spanish (FLS)] 6 Placement into FL* 202. Upon completion of FL* 202 with a grade of C- or better on the first attempt, 3 hours credit will be given for FL* 201.
7 6 credit hours for FL* 201 and FL* 202 upon completion of an FL* 300-level course with a grade of C- or better.
Language AB Initio Standard 1-7 No credit awarded
GROUP 3 EXAMS (Individuals and Societies)
Test Title Level Score Credit
Business & Management Standard 1-7 No credit awarded
  Higher 1-4 No credit awarded
5,6,7 3 credit hours for BUS*** (elective credit)
Economics Standard 1-7 No credit awarded
Higher 1-4 No credit awarded
5 3 credit hours for EC 201
6,7 6 credit hours for EC 201 and EC 202
Geography Standard 1-7 Under Review
Higher
History Standard 1-7 No credit awarded
History World (HISTORY) Higher 1-4 No credit awarded
5,6,7 3 credit hours for HI 233
History American
(HIST AMERICAS) 		Higher 1-4 No credit awarded
5,6,7 3 credit hours for HI 252
History European (HIST EUROPE) Standard 1-7 No credit awarded
Higher 1-4 No credit awarded
5,6,7 3 hours credit for HI 233
History of the Islamic
World (ISLAMIC HIST)		 Standard 1-7 No credit awarded
Higher 1-4 No credit awarded
5,6,7 3 hours credit for HI 2**
Information Technology
in a Global Society(ITGS)		 Standard 1-7 No credit awarded
  Higher 1-7 No credit awarded
Philosophy Standard 1-7 No credit awarded
Higher 1-4 No credit awarded
5,6,7 3 credit hours for PHI 205
Psychology Standard 1-7 No credit awarded
Higher 1-4 No credit awarded
5,6,7 3 credit hours for PSY 200
Social Anthropology Standard 1-7 No credit awarded
Higher 1-4 No credit awarded
5,6,7 3 credit hours for ANT 252
GROUP 4 EXAMS (Experimental Sciences)
Test Title Level Score Credit
Biology Standard 1-7 No credit awarded
Higher 1-4 No credit awarded
5,6,7 Evaluated on an individual basis. Contact biology department for review.
Chemistry Standard 1-7 No credit awarded
Higher 1-4 No credit awarded
5 4 credit hours for CH 101 and CH 102
6,7 8 credit hours for CH 101, CH 102, CH 201, and CH 202
Design Technology Standard 1-7 No credit awarded
Higher 1-7 Contact School of Design
Environmental Systems
Standard 1-7 No credit awarded
Physics Standard 1-7 No credit awarded
Higher 1-4 No credit awarded
5,6,7 OPTION 1: Placement into PY 208; upon completion of that course with a grade of C or better, four credit hours for PY 205.

OPTION 2: 8 credit hours for PY 211 and PY 212

Option depends upon curriculum.
GROUP 5 EXAMS (Mathematics)
Test Title Level Score Credit
Advanced Mathematics Standard 1-7 No credit awarded
Mathematics Higher 1-4 No credit awarded
5 Placement into MA 241 or MA 231, depending upon curriculum; upon completion of that course with a grade of C or better, 4 credit hours will be awarded for MA 141, 131, or 121, depending upon curriculum.
6,7 4 credit hours for MA 141, 131, or 121, depending upon curriculum
Mathematical Methods Standard 1-7 No credit awarded
Mathematical Studies Standard 1-7 No credit awarded
GROUP 6 EXAMS (The Arts and Electives)
Test Title Level Score Credit
Art/Design Standard 1-7 No credit awarded
Higher 1-7 Contact College of Design
Classical Languages
Greek Standard 1-7 No credit awarded
Higher 1-5 No credit awarded
6 Placement into GRK 202. Upon completion of this course with a grade of C or better on the first attempt, 3 hours credit will be awarded for GRK 201.
7 6 hours credit for GRK 201 and GRK 202 upon completion of a GRK 300-level course with a grade of C or better.
Latin Standard 1-7 No credit awarded
Higher 1-5 No credit awarded
6 Placement into LAT 202.  Upon completion of this course with a grade of C or better on the first attempt, 3 hours credit will be awarded for LAT 201.
7 6 hours credit for LAT 201 and LAT 202 upon completion of a LAT 300-level course with a grade of C or better.
Computer Science Standard 1-7 No credit awarded
Higher 1-4 No credit awarded
5,6,7 3 credit hours for CSC 200
Music Standard 1-7 No credit awarded
Higher 1-7 No credit awarded
Theatre Arts Standard 1-7 No credit awarded
Higher 1-4 No credit awarded
5,6,7 3 credit hours for COM 103

Last updated: July 3, 2012

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