Saint Louis University Academic Catalog 2026-2027 - Credit by Exam

Sep 20, 2026

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Saint Louis University grants academic credit for college preparatory and college equivalent exams when students demonstrate coursework equivalency. Undergraduate students may earn credit by exam with department approval by meeting alignment, official documentation, and minimum score requirements set by the University. The catalog outlines credit pathways by exam type, including CLEP, DLIFLC, HESI, and multiple named standardized programs, and specifies that credit examinations cannot be taken during or after the related course enrollment period.

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CREDIT BY EXAM

Criteria for Awarding Credit

Credit by Exam-College Equivalent

Credit by Exam-College Preparatory

Cambridge International A Level

Saint Louis University Academic Catalog 2026-2027 1 CREDIT BY EXAM Saint Louis University recognizes the value of college preparatory exams and awards credit for those that demonstrate equivalency to college-level coursework. Undergraduate students may earn credit by exam, with department approval, through qualifying scores on either college equivalent or college preparatory exams. Criteria for Awarding Credit • Exam content must align with Saint Louis University’s college-level coursework. • Ofﬁcial score reports, transcripts or documentation of exam results must be provided. • Minimum scores or grades, as determined by Saint Louis University, must be met. Credit by Exam-College Equivalent • College Level Examination Program (CLEP) (p. 2) • Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC) • Elsevier-Health Education Systems, Inc. (HESI) Credit by Exam-College Preparatory Saint Louis University is committed to equitable recognition of diverse educational backgrounds. The University will evaluate additional exams not explicitly listed here to ensure fair assessment and appropriate credit for all students. For speciﬁc information or to request an evaluation of an exam not listed, please contact the Ofﬁce of ([registrar@slu.edu](registrar@slu.edu)) the University Registrar. • Cambridge International (A Leve; GCE) (p. 1) • Caribbean Examinations Council (CAPE) • College Board Advanced Placement (AP) (p. 1) • Conference of Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs (German Abitur) • Council for the Indian School Certiﬁcate Examinations (CISCE) • French Baccalaureate (p. 3) • India Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) • Italian Ministry of Education (Maturità) • International Baccalaureate (IB) (p. 4) • Project Lead the Way ([https://catalog.slu.edu/academic-policies/](https://catalog.slu.edu/academic-policies/)[ ](https://catalog.slu.edu/academic-policies/)[academic-policies-procedures/credit-pltw/](academic-policies-procedures/credit-pltw/)) • Singapore Ministry of Education (GCE-A Level) • Swiss Conference of Cantonal Ministers of Education (Maturité) An examination for credit cannot be taken while enrolled in, after enrollment or after withdrawing from the course in which the examination for credit is requested. The Ofﬁce of University Registrar may award credit only upon receipt of ofﬁcial results directly from the testing service. Cambridge International A Level | Area | Test Name SLU Equivalent | | Score Needed Credit Awarded | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Business | A Level & AS Level | BIZ 1001 &
BIZ 1ELE | A,B | 3 | | Chinese | A level CHIN 1010 & CHIN 1020 | | A,B | 6 | | Computer Science | A Level CSCI 1REQ | | A,B | 3 | | English | A Level & AS Level
EAP 1200 | | A,B | 3 | | French | A level FREN 1010 & FREN 1020 | | A,B | 6 | | German | A level GR 1010 & GR 1020 | | A,B | 6 | | Russian | A level RUSS 1010 & RUSS 1020 | | A,B | 6 | | Spanish | A level SPAN 1010 & SPAN 1020 | | A,B | 6 | | College Board Advanced Placement (AP) | | | | | | Area | Test Name SLU Equivalent | | Score Needed | Credit Awarded | | African
American Studies | African
American Studies | AAM 2000 | 4 | 3 | | Biology | Principles of Biology
BIOL 1100 | | 4 | 4 | | Chemistry | General Chemistry | CHEM 1110,
CHEM 1115,
CHEM 1120,
CHEM 1125 | 5 | 8 | | Chinese | Chinese Language^
CHIN 1020 | | 3 | 3 | | Chinese | Chinese Language^ | CHIN 2010 | 4 | 3 | | Computer Science | Computer Sci. CSCI 1010 Principles | | 4 | 3 | | Computer | Computer Sci. CSCI 1300 | | 4 | 4 | | Science | A | | | | | Earth Sciences | Intro, Enviro. EAS 1080 Science | | 4 | 3 | | Economics | Principles of ECON 1900, MicroeconomicEsCON 1ELE & Principles
of
Macroeconomics | | 4 (on both tests) | 6 | | English | Lang. & Comp.
ENGL 1900 | | 4 | 3 | | English | Lit. and
Comp. | ENGL 2020 | 4 | 3 | | Fine and Performing Arts | Art

FAQs

What are the criteria for awarding credit by exam?

Exam content must align with Saint Louis University college-level coursework. Official score reports or documentation of results must be provided, and students must meet the minimum scores or grades determined by the University.

Can students take an exam for credit after enrolling in the course or after withdrawing?

No. An examination for credit cannot be taken while enrolled in, after enrollment, or after withdrawing from the course for which credit is being requested.

When can the University Registrar award credit for an exam?

The Office of University Registrar may award credit only upon receipt of official results directly from the testing service.

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