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Transfer Credit
The application of transfer credit to GE requirements within the university core is handled by the Admissions Office (A-183 ASB; [801] 422-2500). Articulation agreements have been reached with several junior and community colleges to facilitate the transfer process for students who have completed certain associate degrees. Contact the Admissions Office for up-to-date information regarding the status of those agreements with a particular junior or community college.
Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate Credit
The results of some Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations may be used to meet certain GE requirements and to obtain general university credit. AP or IB credit posted to a transfer institution will be evaluated based on BYU's standards rather than those of the transfer institution. Contact the Admissions Office (A-183 ASB; [801] 422-2500) for details regarding credit hours, acceptable scores, and which GE requirements can be met through AP or IB exams.
College Level Examination Program
BYU stopped giving credit for general exams in 2000. At this time BYU does not give credit for subject exams either. CLEP credit posted to another institution's transcript is reevaluated based on BYU's standards.
Exemption and Challenge Examinations
Some GE requirements can be accomplished by successful completion of an examination. Two types of examinations are available, the exemption exam and the challenge exam. A student may only take an exemption or challenge exam once during each semester or term. Students do not have to be enrolled in a course to take an exemption or challenge exam. However, some of the exams are given early enough each semester/term so that students who are enrolled and pass the exam may drop the course. Those not enrolled in a course have an opportunity to take the challenge or exemption exams offered at the Testing Center. Students should contact the appropriate academic department for specific exam information before going to the Testing Center.