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If you’ve taken the International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, mainly the Higher Level Psychology exam, you have the opportunity to earn transfer credits at Penn State. By scoring 5 or above on the IIB-Psychology exam, you can be awarded 6 general credits, applicable as Gen Ed-Social Science.
Penn State sometimes reviews and updates the credit evaluation for IB Higher Level exams. To receive credit, ensure that your official grade reports are sent directly from the International Baccalaureate Program to Penn State’s Undergraduate Admissions. If credits are awarded, they will be noted on your University record without affecting your GPA.
There are some limitations to consider credits must be applicable to your program of study and duplicate credit for the same subject will not be granted. General credits reflect the introductory sequence of courses at Penn State and can fulfill various degree requirements, not just General Education or electives. Your academic adviser or the office of the dean can provide more details on how these credits can be applied to your specific program.
It’s important to note the tuition advisory once your increasing credits, including transfer credits like those from the IIB-Psychology exam, exceed 59.1 credits, your tuition will increase. This adjustment happens immediately if it occurs after the semester starts, with a bill issued the following month. For more information, visit the Office of the Bursar’s website.
Earning credit for your IIB-Psychology exam is a great way to advance your academic progress at Penn State. Be sure to review all policies and access with your academic adviser to make the most of this opportunity.
