Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) Transfer Credit Policy
The Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) transfer credit policy applies to students who entered Fall 2023.
Transfer Credits
Evaluating and processing transfer credit requests from other institutions to ensure they meet RPI’s standards and requirements
Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) Transfer Credit Policy (Catalog 2020, 2021, and 2022)
Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) transfer credit policy for students who entered during the Fall of 2020, 2021, or 2022.
Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) Transfer Credit Policy (Catalogs through 2019)
The Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) Transfer Credit Policy for students who entered Fall 2019 or prior.
Advanced Placement (AP) Course Credit (beginning Fall 2025)
A score of 4 or 5 on an accepted Advanced Placement (AP) exam will receive academic credit at Rensselaer.
Cambridge Assessment International A-Level Exams
Students who receive an A or B-level score on a Cambridge Assessment International Education exam may receive academic credit at Rensselaer.
Currently Enrolled Students
Currently enrolled students interested in taking courses at external institutions for transfer credit must receive approval before taking the course.
Dual Enrollment While in High School
Courses completed at other colleges or universities while in high school may be considered for transfer credit.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Credits
International Baccalaureate (IB) credits are awarded based on student performance on high-level exams. Standard-level exam scores are not accepted.
Newly Admitted Freshmen
Students entering as first-time freshmen can transfer a maximum of 32 credits hours toward their Bachelor’s degree and must complete all credit requests by the end of their first year.
Study Abroad
Course credits from RPI-affiliated study abroad programs do not count toward the maximum 32 transfer credits allowed. Course credits from non-affiliated study abroad programs count and a maximum of 16 course credits can be transferred.
Summer and Winter Break Programs
Advising and Learning Assistance Center (ALAC) approval is required for students who wish to take more than 16 credits during a summer term. Students may not take more than 8 credits during a winter term.
Transfer Students
Undergraduate students entering as transfer students must complete four (4) full-time semesters and a minimum of 64 credits at Rensselaer, all of which will be applied to the baccalaureate degree.
