Clemson University recognizes the academic challenge inherent in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and encourages you to apply for admission. IB graduates who score well on their Higher Level examinations will be awarded college credit as outlined in this policy.
Clemson University endorses the IB Program and awards credit for IB Higher Level scores in the following subjects. See IB Credit chart (pdf).
Anthropology — A score of 4, 5, 6 or 7 will earn Anthropology elective credit.
Biology — A score of 4, 5, 6 or 7 will earn credit for BIOL 103/105 and BIOL 104/106.
Business & Management — A score of 4, 5, 6 or 7 on the HL Business and Organization examination will earn credit for MGT 201.
Chemistry — In majors requiring organic chemistry, credit for CH 101 will be given for a score of 4, 5, 6 or 7. In majors that do not require organic chemistry, credit for CH 101 will be given for a score of 4 or 5 , and CH 101 and CH 102 will be given for a score of 6 or 7.
Economics — A score of 4, 5, 6 or 7 will earn credit for ECON 211 and 212.
English — A score of 4 will earn credit for ENGL 101. A score of 5 or 6 will earn credit for ENGL 101 and 212. A score of 7 will earn credit for ENGL 101, 103 and 212.
Environmental Systems — A score of 4, 5, 6 or 7 will earn credit for EN SP 200.
Foreign Languages — A score of 4 will earn credit for FR 101, GER 101, ITAL 101, JAPN 101, RUSS 101 or SPAN 101 (dependent upon HL language examination). A score of 5, 6 or 7 will receive credit for FR 101 and 102, GER 101 and 102, ITAL 101 and 102, JAPN 101 and 102, RUSS 101 and 102, or SPAN 101 and 102 (dependent upon HL language examination).
Geography — A score of 4, 5, 6 or 7 will receive credit for GEOG 101.
History — A score of 4, 5, 6, or 7 on the HL History-European examination will earn credit for HIST 173. A score of 4 or 5 on the HL History-Americas examination will earn credit for HIST 101. A score of 6 or 7 on the HL History- Americas examination will earn credit for HIST 101 and 102.
Mathematics — For students taking the calculus sequence, credit for MTHSC 106 and 108 can be awarded. A score of 4 or 5 on the HL Mathematics examination earns placement in MTHSC 108. Upon completion of MTHSC 108 with a grade of C or better, credit will be given for MTHSC 106. A score of 6 or 7 on the HL Mathematics examination earns credit for MTHSC 106.
Music — A score of 4, 5, 6 or 7 will be given credit. Exact credit and courses will be determined on an individual basis.
Philosophy — A score of 4, 5, 6 or 7 will earn credit for PHIL 101.
Psychology — A score of 4, 5, 6 or 7 will earn credit for PSYCH 201.
Theatre Arts — A score of 4, 5, 6 or 7 will be given credit. Exact credit and courses will be determined on an individual basis.
Visual Arts — A score of 4, 5, 6 or 7 on the HL Art/Design examination will earn credit for ART 103.
For more information, contact Bonnie G. Duncan, Transfer Credit Coordinator at (864) 656-2287.