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International Baccalaureate (IB) Transfer Policies:

• You can receive a maximum of 32 exam credits from all sources (AP, IB, CLEP).
  • Students who have more than 32 credits from exam coursework should consult with Harpur Advising to discuss which 32 credits should be used towards their degree.
• Credit is awarded only for Higher Level exams, with exam scores of 4 or 5 receiving 4 credits and exam scores of 6 or 7 receiving 8 credits.
• SUNY General Education requirements can be satisfied by completing Higher Level exams in five of the ten areas of competency.
• In addition, the General Education requirement for foreign language is satisfied by a score of 4-7 on either the Higher Level or Standard Level exams.

Students in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program may receive up to 32 credits. To receive the full 32 credits, the following conditions must be met:

• The IB Diploma must be completed with a score of 30 or more points; and
• The student must complete at least three Higher Level exams with a score of 5 or higher.

Diploma holders who meet these conditions receive credit for their individual exam scores plus additional liberal arts elective credit to total 32 credits. 

International Baccalaureate (IB) Exam Equivalencies:

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Studies in Language and Literature

Language A: Language and Literature

Higher Level Exam Score	Equivalency	Credits	General Education
4, 5	elective credit	4	Humanities (H)
6, 7	elective credit	8	Humanities (H)

Language A: Literature

Higher Level Exam Score	Equivalency	Credits	General Education
4, 5	elective credit	4	Humanities (H)
6, 7	elective credit	8	Humanities (H)

Language Acquisition

For Classical  Greek, German, Italian, Latin or Mandarin (Chinese)

Higher Level Exam Score	Equivalency	Credits	General Education
*Standard Level Scores of 4+	no credit earned	-	World Language (WL3) waiver only
4, 5	elective credit	4	World Language (WL3)
6, 7	elective credit	8	World Language (WL3)

French and Spanish (for students entering prior to Fall 2019)

Higher Level Exam Score	Equivalency	Credits	General Education
*Standard Level Scores of 4+	no credit earned	-	World Language (WL3) waiver only
4, 5	elective credit	4	World Language (WL3)
6, 7	elective credit	8	World Language (WL3)

French (for students entering Fall 2019 or later)

Higher Level Exam Score	Equivalency	Credits	General Education
Standard Level Scores of 4+	No credit earned	0	World Language (WL3) waiver only
4	FREN 211	4	World Language (WL3)
5	FREN 215	4	World Language (WL3)
6, 7	FREN 215 & FREN 241	8	World Language (WL3)

Spanish (for students entering Fall 2019 or later)

Higher Level Exam Score	Equivalency	Credits	General Education
Standard Level Scores of 4+	No credit earned	0	World Language (WL3) waiver only
4, 5	SPAN 250	4	World Language (WL3)
6, 7	SPAN 250 & SPAN 251	8	World Language (WL3)

Sciences

Biology

Higher Level Exam Score	Equivalency	Credits	General Education
4	elective credits (MSCI XXX)	4
5	elective credits (MSCI XXX)	4
6	BIOL 113 or BIOL 114 (4 credits) and MSCI XXX (4 credits)	8	Laboratory Science (L)
7	BIOL 113 and BIOL 114	8	Laboratory Science (L)

Chemistry (for students entering prior to Fall 2020)

Higher Level Exam Score	Equivalency	Credits	General Education
4	CHEM 101	4
5	CHEM 107 or CHEM 111	4	Laboratory Science (L)
6, 7	CHEM 107 and CHEM 108	8	Laboratory Science (L)

Chemistry (for students entering Fall 2020 or later)

Higher Level Exam Score	Equivalency	Credits	General Education
4	CHEM 101	4
5	CHEM 104 or 107 or 111	4	Laboratory Science (L)
6, 7	CHEM 107 and CHEM 108	8	Laboratory Science (L)

Computer Science

Higher Level Exam Score	Equivalency	Credits	General Education
4, 5	elective credit	4
6, 7	elective credit	8

Design Technology

Higher Level Exam Score	Equivalency	Credits	General Education
4, 5	elective credit	4
6, 7	elective credit	8

Environmental Studies

Higher Level Exam Score	Equivalency	Credits	General Education
4, 5	elective credit	4
6, 7	elective credit	8	Laboratory Science (L)

Physics

Higher Level Exam Score	Equivalency	Credits	General Education
4, 5	elective credit	4
6	elective credit	8
7	elective credit	8	Laboratory Science (L)

Sports Exercise

Higher Level Exam Score	Equivalency	Credits	General Education
4, 5	elective credit	4
6, 7	elective credit	8

Mathematics

Mathematics HL

Higher Level Exam Score	Equivalency	Credits	General Education
4, 5	elective credit	4	Mathematics/Reasoning (M)
6, 7	elective credit	8	Mathematics/Reasoning (M)

The Arts

Dance, Film, Music, Theatre, or Visual Arts

Higher Level Exam Score	Equivalency	Credits	General Education
4, 5	elective credit	4	Aesthetics (A)
6, 7	elective credit	8	Aesthetics (A)

Individuals & Societies

Business Management

Higher Level Exam Score	Equivalency	Credits	General Education
4, 5	elective credit	4
6, 7	elective credit	8

Digital Society

Higher Level Exam Score	Equivalency	Credits	General Education
4, 5	elective credit	4
6,7	elective credit	8

Economics

Higher Level Exam Score	Equivalency	Credits	General Education
4, 5	elective credit	4	Social Science (N)
6, 7	elective credit	8	Social Science (N)

Global Politics

Higher Level Exam Score	Equivalency	Credits	General Education
4, 5	elective credit	4	Social Science (N)
6, 7	elective credit	8	Social Science (N)

Geography

Higher Level Exam Score	Equivalency	Credits	General Education
4, 5	elective credit	4	Social Science (N)
6, 7	elective credit	8	Social Science (N)

History*

Higher Level Exam Score	Equivalency	Credits	General Education
4, 5	elective credit	4	Social Science (N)
6, 7	elective credit	8	Social Science (N)

*Scores not used to determine proficiency in US History

History of Africa and the Middle East

Higher Level Exam Score	Equivalency	Credits	General Education
4, 5	elective credit	4	Social Science (N)
6, 7	elective credit	8	Social Science (N)

History of Asia and Oceania

Higher Level Exam Score	Equivalency	Credits	General Education
4, 5	elective credit	4	Social Science (N)
6, 7	elective credit	8	Social Science (N)

History of Europe

Higher Level Exam Score	Equivalency	Credits	General Education
4, 5	elective credit	4	Social Science (N)
6, 7	elective credit	8	Social Science (N)

Information Technology in a Global Society

Higher Level Exam Score	Equivalency	Credits	General Education
4, 5	elective credit	4
6, 7	elective credit	8

Philosophy

Higher Level Exam Score	Equivalency	Credits	General Education
4, 5	elective credit	4
6, 7	elective credit	8

Psychology

Higher Level Exam Score	Equivalency	Credits	General Education
4, 5	PSYC 111	4
6, 7	PSYC 111 and MSCI XXX	8

Social and Cultural Anthropology

Higher Level Exam Score	Equivalency	Credits	General Education
4, 5	elective credit	4	Social Science (N)
6, 7	elective credit	8	Social Science (N)

World Religions

Higher Level Exam Score	Equivalency	Credits	General Education
4, 5	elective credit	4	Humanities (H)
6, 7	elective credit	8	Humanities (H)