- Office of the Registrar
- AP, IB and CLEP Policies
Registrar Services Location
North Foundation Hall, Room 160
318 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester,
MI
48309-4454
(location map)
(248) 370-3450
regservices@oakland.edu
Office Hours:
M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Feel free to phone us, email or instant message us during our office hours.
Office of the Registrar
O'Dowd Hall, Room 100
586 Pioneer Drive
Rochester,
MI
48309-4482
(location map)
Fax: (248) 370-2586
AP, IB and CLEP Policies
The Office of the Registrar evaluates and awards credit or exemption for certain scores on Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) and the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP). You should apply for admission and be sure to have your scores sent directly to the Office of the Registrar (O'Dowd Hall, Room 100, 586 Pioneer Drive, Rochester, MI 48309-4482) for evaluation.
AP
Oakland University rewards students who went above and beyond in high school by granting credit and/or exemptions from certain courses for scores of 3, 4 or 5 on advanced placement examinations. Request your scores using OU's school code: 1497.
Please review the recommended program guides for a list of AP Exams that may apply to a specific degree program or to a specific general education category.
ART
| SUBJECT/EXAM | SCORE | PLACEMENT/EXEMPTION | GEN ED | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Design | 3, 4, 5 | ART 1002 | No | 4 |
| 3-D Design | 3, 4, 5 | ART 1003 | No | 4 |
| Art History | 3, 4, 5 | AH 1002 | Art | 4 |
| Studio Art-Drawing | 3, 4, 5 | ART 2100 | Art | 4 |
BIOLOGY
| SUBJECT/EXAM | SCORE | PLACEMENT/EXEMPTION | GEN ED | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 5 | BIO 1200 and BIO 1300 | NSTN | 8 |
| Biology | 4 | BIO 1200 | NSTN | 4 |
| Biology | 3 | BIO 1300 | NSTN | 4 |
CHEMISTRY
| SUBJECT/EXAM | SCORE | PLACEMENT/EXEMPTION | GEN ED | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 5 | CHM 1440 and 1470 and CHM 1450 and 1480 | NSTN | 10 |
| Chemistry | 3, 4 | CHM 1440 and 1470 | NSTN | 5 |
COMPUTER SCIENCE
| SUBJECT/EXAM | SCORE | PLACEMENT/EXEMPTION | GEN ED | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science A | 3, 4, 5 | CSI 2300 | No | 4 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3, 4, 5 | CSI 1300 | FR | 4 |
ECONOMICS
| SUBJECT/EXAM | SCORE | PLACEMENT/EXEMPTION | GEN ED | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macroeconomics | 4, 5 | ECN 2000 | SS | 4 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | None | No | 0 |
| Microeconomics | 4, 5 | ECN 2010 | SS | 4 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | None | No | 0 |
ENGLISH
| SUBJECT/EXAM | SCORE | PLACEMENT/EXEMPTION | GEN ED | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language & Composition | 4, 5 | WRT 1060 | WF | 4 |
| English Language & Composition | 3 | WRT 1050 | No | 4 |
| English Literature & Composition | 4, 5 | English Elective Credit | No | 4 |
| English Literature & Composition | 3 | None | No | 0 |
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
| SUBJECT/EXAM | SCORE | PLACEMENT/EXEMPTION | GEN ED | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Science | 3, 4, 5 | Environmental Elective Credit | NSTN | 4 |
HISTORY
| SUBJECT/EXAM | SCORE | PLACEMENT/EXEMPTION | GEN ED | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European History | 3, 4, 5 | History Elective Credit | WCIV | 4 |
| U.S. History | 3, 4, 5 | HST 1100 | WCIV and DIV | 4 |
| World History: Modern | 3, 4, 5 | HST 1400 | WCIV | 4 |
HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
| SUBJECT/EXAM | SCORE | PLACEMENT/EXEMPTION | GEN ED | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Geography | 3, 4, 5 | IS 2000 | GP | 4 |
LATIN
| SUBJECT/EXAM | SCORE | PLACEMENT/EXEMPTION | GEN ED | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latin | 5 | LTN 1140, 1150, Latin Elective Credit | LG | 16 |
| Latin | 4 | LTN 1140, 1150, Latin Elective Credit | LG | 12 |
| Latin | 3 | LTN 1140, 1150 | LG | 8 |
MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
| SUBJECT/EXAM | SCORE | PLACEMENT/EXEMPTION | GEN ED | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB Subscore | 3, 4, 5 | MTH 1554 | FR | 4 |
| Calculus AB | 3, 4, 5 | MTH 1554 | FR | 4 |
| Calculus BC | 3, 4, 5 | MTH 1554 and 1555 | FR and KA | 8 |
| Statistics | 3, 4, 5 | STA 2220 | FR | 4 |
MODERN LANGUAGES
| SUBJECT/EXAM | SCORE | PLACEMENT/EXEMPTION | GEN ED | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Language and Culture | 5 | CHE 1140, 1150, 2140, 2150 | LG and KA | 16 |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | CHE 1140, 1150, 2140 | LG and KA | 12 |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | CHE 1140, 1150 | LG | 8 |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | FRH 1140, 1150, 2140, 2150 | LG and KA | 16 |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | FRH 1140, 1150, 2140 | LG and KA | 12 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FRH 1140, 1150 | LG | 8 |
| German Language and Culture | 5 | GRM 1140, 1150, 2140, 2150 | LG and KA | 16 |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | GRM 1140, 1150, 2140, 2150 | LG and KA | 12 |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | GRM 1140, 1150 | LG | 8 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 5 | IT 1140, 1150, 2140, 2150 | LG and KA | 16 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | IT 1140, 1150, 2140 | LG and KA | 12 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | IT 1140, 1150 | LG | 8 |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 5 | JPN 1140, 1150, 2140, 2150 | LG and KA | 16 |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | JPN 1140, 1150, 2140 | LG and KA | 12 |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | JPN 1140, 1150 | LG | 8 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | SPN 1140, 1150, 2140, 2150 | LG and KA | 16 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | SPN 1140, 1150, 2140 | LG and KA | 12 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPN 1140, 1150 | LG | 8 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 5 | SPN 1140, 1150, 2140, 2150 | LG and KA | 16 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | SPN 1140, 1150, 2140 | LG and KA | 12 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | SPN 1140, 1150 | LG | 8 |
MUSIC THEORY
| SUBJECT/EXAM | SCORE | PLACEMENT/EXEMPTION | GEN ED | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aural Subscore | 3, 4, 5 | None | No | 0 |
| Music Theory | 3, 4 | Transfer Elective Credit * | No | 4 |
| Music Theory | 5 | Transfer Elective Credit * | No | 8 |
| Nonaural Subscore | 3, 4, 5 | None | No | 0 |
| * Music Theory placement determined by department exam | ||||
PHYSICS
| SUBJECT/EXAM | SCORE | PLACEMENT/EXEMPTION | GEN ED | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics I | 3, 4, 5 | PHY 1010 | NSTL* | 4 |
| Physics II | 3, 4, 5 | PHY 1020 | KA | 4 |
| Physics C - E & M | 3, 4, 5 | PHY 1520 and 1110 | KA | 5 |
| Physics C -Mechanical | 3, 4, 5 | PHY 1510 and 1100 | NSTN | 5 |
POLITICAL SCIENCE
| SUBJECT/EXAM | SCORE | PLACEMENT/EXEMPTION | GEN ED | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government & Politics | 3, 4, 5 | PS 1100 | SS and DIV | 4 |
| Government & Politics-Comparative | 3, 4, 5 | PS 1400 | GP or SS | 4 |
PSYCHOLOGY
| SUBJECT/EXAM | SCORE | PLACEMENT/EXEMPTION | GEN ED | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 3, 4, 5 | PSY 1000 | SS | 4 |
RESEARCH/SEMINAR (CAPSTONE)
| SUBJECT/EXAM | SCORE | PLACEMENT/EXEMPTION | GEN ED | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research | 3, 4, 5 | Transfer Elective Credit | No | 4 |
| Seminar | 3, 4, 5 | Transfer Elective Credit | No | 4 |
CLEP
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) credits may be used to satisfy Oakland University requirements for majors within that specific department. OU awards college credit for subject examinations passed with a score of 50 or above. When you take a CLEP exam, you can select the institution that should receive your scores. Select Oakland University (college code: 1497) to have your scores sent here. If you don't indicate where you would like your score sent on the day of the test, you can request a transcript (for a fee).
Credit is awarded for subject examinations only if the following conditions have been met:
- You must not previously have taken more advanced work in the field of the examination.
- No credit will be granted for examinations which cover material comparable to OU courses which do not carry credit toward graduation.
| SUBJECT/EXAM | EQUIVALENCY | GEN ED | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Government | PS 1100 | SS and DIV | 4 |
| American Literature* | None | No | 4 |
| Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | None | No | 4 |
| Biology | BIO 1200 | NSTN | 3 |
| Biology | BIO 1300 | NSTN | 3 |
| Calculus | MTH 1554 | FR | 4 |
| Chemistry | CHM 1440 and 1470 | NSTN | 5 |
| College Algebra | MTH 1331 | No | 3 |
| College Composition | WRT 1050 | No | 4 |
| College Composition Modular | WRT 1050 | No | 4 |
| College Mathematics | None | No | 4 |
| English Literature | None | No | 4 |
| Financial Accounting | None | No | 6 |
| French Language (Levels 1 and 2) | FRH 1140, 1150, 2140, 2150 | LG | 6 |
| German Language (Levels 1 and 2) | GRM 1140, 1150, 2140, 2150 | LG | 6 |
| History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 | HST 1100 | WCIV and DIV | 4 |
| History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present | HST 1200 | WCIV and DIV | 4 |
| Human Growth and Development | PSY 2250 | No | 3 |
| Humanities | None | No | 6 |
| Information Systems and Computer Applications | CSI 1300 | FR | 4 |
| Introduction to Educational Psychology | None | No | 3 |
| Introductory Business Law | None | No | 3 |
| Introductory Psychology | PSY 1000 | SS | 4 |
| Introductory Sociology | SOC 1000 | SS and DIV | 4 |
| Natural Sciences | None | No | 6 |
| Precalculus | MTH 1441 | No | 4 |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ECN 2000 | SS | 4 |
| Principles of Management | None | No | 3 |
| Principles of Marketing | None | No | 3 |
| Principles of Microeconomics | ECN 2010 | SS | 4 |
| Social Sciences and History | None | No | 6 |
| Spanish Language (Levels 1 and 2) | SPN 1140, 1150, 2140, 2150 | LG | 6 |
| Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 | History Elective Credit | WCIV | 4 |
| Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present | History Elective Credit | WCIV | 4 |
IB Certificate
Oakland University values the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and its engaging and challenging curriculum that encourages critical thinking, intercultural understanding and respect. If you hold an IB certificate, credit will be awarded based on the score received in each higher level IB exam that may count toward a specific course required for graduation, general education requirements, or total credits required for graduation.
| SUBJECT/EXAM | SCORE | EQUIVALENCY | GEN ED | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American History HL | 5 or above | None | WCIV | 4 |
| Biology HL | 5 and above | BIO 1200 and 1300 | NSTN | 8 |
| Biology HL | 4 | None | NSTN | 4 |
| Chemistry HL | 6 or above | CHM 1440 and 1470 | NSTN | 8 |
| Chemistry HL | 5 | CHM 1440 and 1470 | NSTN | 5 |
| Cinema HL | 4 or above | CIN 1150 | ART and DIV | 4 |
| Cinema SL | 5 or above | CIN 1150 | ART and DIV | 4 |
| Computer Science HL | 4 or above | None | FR | 4 |
| Dance HL | 4 or above | DAN 1375 | ART and DIV | 4 |
| Dance SL | 5 or above | DAN 1375 | ART and DIV | 4 |
| Economics HL | 5 or above | ECN 2000 and 2010 | SS | 8 |
| Economics SL | 5 or above | ECN 1500 | SS | 4 |
| English HL | 5 or above | ENG 2XXX (exempt from WRT 1050) | NO | 4 |
| English SL | 5 or above | ENG 1XXX | NO | 4 |
| Environmental Systems and Societies SL | 5 or above | None | NSTN | 4 |
| European History HL | 5 or above | History Elective Credit | WCIV | 4 |
| Further Mathematics SL | 5 or above | MTH 1555, STA 2220 and APM 2663 | FR | 12 |
| Geography HL | 5 or above | None | NO | 4 |
| Global Politics HL | 4 or above | PS 1600 | SS or GP | 4 |
| Global Politics SL | 5 or above | PS 1600 | SS or GP | 4 |
| Information Technology in a Global Society HL | 4 or above | None | NO | 4 |
| Islamic History HL | 4 or above | REL 1150 | GP | 4 |
| Islamic History SL | 5 or above | REL 1150 | GP | 4 |
| Language A2 or B HL | 6 or above | 2140 and 2150 | LG | 8 |
| Language A2 or B HL | 5 | 2140 | LG | 4 |
| Language A2 or B HL | 4 | 1140 | LG | 4 |
| Mathematics HL | 5 or above | MATH 1554 and one of the following: STA 2220 or MTH 1555 | FR | 8 |
| Music HL | 5 or above | MUS 1000 | ART | 4 |
| Music SL | 5 or above | MUS 1000 | ART | 4 |
| Philosophy HL | 5 or above | None | WCIV | 4 |
| Physics HL | 5 or above | PHY 1510, 1100 and PHY 1520, 1110 | NSTN | 10 |
| Physics HL | 4 | PHY 1010, 1100 and PHY 1020, 1110 | NSTN | 10 |
| Psychology HL | 5 or above | PSY 1000 | SS | 8 |
| Psychology SL | 6 or above | None | SS | 4 |
| Social and Cultural Anthropology HL | 5 or above | None | NO | 4 |
| Theatre HL | 5 or above | THA 1000 | ART | 4 |
| Theatre SL | 5 or above | THA 1000 | ART | 4 |
| Visual Arts HL | 4 or above | None | NO | 4 |
| World Cultures HL | 4 or above | None | NO | 4 |
| World Cultures SL | 5 or above | None | NO | 4 |
| World Religions HL | 4 or above | REL 1850 | GP | 4 |
| World Religions SL | 5 or above | REL 1850 | GP | 4 |
IB Diploma
Oakland University values the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and its engaging and challenging curriculum that encourages critical thinking, intercultural understanding and respect.
If you have earned the IB diploma, Oakland University will award general education credits according to the following rules:
If you have earned the IB diploma, Oakland University will award general education credits according to the following rules:
- To gain credit for a general education category, you must achieve:
- A grade of 5 or higher for Standard Level (SL) classes
- A grade of 4 or higher for Higher Level (HL) classes
- You will be awarded 4 general education credits for each accepted subject area.
- You will be awarded credit for WRT 1060 for a grade of B or better on the extended essay.
Download a flier of IB diploma equivalencies here.
| SUBJECT/EXAM | SCORE | EQUIVALENCY | GEN ED | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American History HL | 4 or above | None | WCIV | 4 |
| American History SL | 5 or above | None | WCIV | 4 |
| Biology HL | 5 or above | BIO 1200 and 1300 | NSTN | 8 |
| Biology HL | 4 | None | NSTN | 4 |
| Biology SL | 5 or above | None | NSTN | 4 |
| Business and Management HL | 4 or above | None | GP | 4 |
| Business and Management SL | 5 or above | None | GP | 4 |
| Chemistry HL | 6 or above | CHM 1440 and 1470 | NSTN | 8 |
| Chemistry HL | 5 | CHM 1440 and 1470 | NSTN | 5 |
| Chemistry HL | 4 | None | NSTN | 4 |
| Chemistry SL | 5 or above | None | NSTN | 4 |
| Cinema HL | 4 or above | CIN 1150 | ART and DIV | 4 |
| Cinema SL | 5 or above | CIN 1150 | ART and DIV | 4 |
| Computer Science HL | 4 or above | None | FR | 4 |
| Computer Science SL | 5 or above | None | FR | 4 |
| Dance HL | 4 or above | DAN 1375 | ART and DIV | 4 |
| Dance SL | 5 or above | DAN 1375 | ART and DIV | 4 |
| Design Technology HL | 4 or above | None | NSTN | 4 |
| Design Technology SL | 5 or above | None | NSTN | 4 |
| Economics HL | 5 or above | ECN 2000 and 2010 | SS | 8 |
| Economics HL | 4 | None | SS | 4 |
| Economics SL | 5 or above | ECN 1500 | SS | 4 |
| English HL | 5 or above | ENG 2XXX (exempt from WRT 1050) | LIT | 4 |
| English HL | 4 | None | LIT | 4 |
| English SL | 5 or above | ENG 1XXX | LIT | 4 |
| Environmental Systems and Societies SL | 5 or above | ENV 3080 | NSTN | 4 |
| European History HL | 5 or above | History Elective Credit | WCIV | 4 |
| European History HL | 4 | None | WCIV | 4 |
| European History SL | 5 or above | None | WCIV | 4 |
| Extended Essay | A or B | WRT 1060 | WF | 4 |
| Film HL | 4 or above | None | ART | 4 |
| Film SL | 5 or above | None | ART | 4 |
| Further Mathematics SL | 5 or above | MTH 1555, STA 2220 and APM 2663 | FR | 12 |
| Geography HL | 4 or above | None | GP | 4 |
| Geography SL | 5 or above | None | GP | 4 |
| Global Politics HL | 4 or above | PS 1600 | SS or GP | 4 |
| Global Politics SL | 5 or above | PS 1600 | SS or GP | 4 |
| History SL | 5 or above | None | WCIV | 4 |
| Information Technology in a Global Society HL | 4 or above | None | SS | 4 |
| Information Technology in a Global Society SL | 5 or above | None | SS | 4 |
| Islamic History HL | 4 or above | REL 1150 | GP | 4 |
| Islamic History SL | 5 or above | REL 1150 | GP | 4 |
| Language A2 or B HL | 6 or above | 2140 & 2150 | LG | 8 |
| Language A2 or B HL | 5 | 2140 | LG | 4 |
| Language A2 or B HL | 4 | 1140 | LG | 4 |
| Language A2 or B SL | 5 or above | None | LG | 4 |
| Language ab initio SL | 5 or above | None | LG | 4 |
| Mathematics HL | 5 or above | MATH 1554 and one of the following: STA 2220 or MTH 1555 | FR | 8 |
| Mathematics HL | 4 | None | FR | 4 |
| Music HL | 5 or above | MUS 1000 | ART | 4 |
| Music HL | 4 | None | ART | 4 |
| Music SL | 5 or above | MUS 1000 | ART | 4 |
| Philosophy HL | 4 or above | None | WCIV | 4 |
| Philosophy SL | 5 or above | None | WCIV | 4 |
| Physics HL | 5 or above | PHY 1510, 1100 and PHY 1520, 1110 | NSTN | 10 |
| Physics HL | 4 | PHY 1010, 1100 and PHY 1020, 1110 | NSTN | 10 |
| Physics SL | 5 or above | None | NSTN | 4 |
| Psychology HL | 5 or above | PSY 1000 | SS | 8 |
| Psychology HL | 4 | None | SS | 4 |
| Psychology SL | 5 or above | None | SS | 4 |
| Social and Cultural Anthropology HL | 4 or above | None | SS | 4 |
| Social and Cultural Anthropology SL | 5 or above | None | SS | 4 |
| Sports, Exercise & Health Science HL | 4 or above | None | NSTN | 4 |
| Sports, Exercise & Health Science SL | 5 or above | None | NSTN | 4 |
| Theatre HL | 5 or above | THA 1000 | ART | 4 |
| Theatre HL | 4 | None | ART | 4 |
| Theatre SL | 5 or above | THA 1000 | ART | 4 |
| Visual Arts HL | 4 or above | None | ART | 4 |
| Visual Arts SL | 5 or above | None | ART | 4 |
| World Cultures HL | 4 or above | None | NO | 4 |
| World Cultures SL | 5 or above | None | NO | 4 |
| World Religions HL | 4 or above | REL 1850 | GP | 4 |
| World Religions SL | 5 or above | REL 1850 | GP | 4 |
