Course Credits By Examination The course credits-by-examination program grants college credit to students who have completed college-level course work while still in high school, as well as those students with high achievement scores on proficiency exams. Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), and Cambridge Advanced Level (A-Level) Exams are the proficiency exams recognized by Buffalo State for college credit. Recognized Exams Advanced Placement (AP) International Baccalaureate (IB) College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) Cambridge Advanced Level (A-Level) Credits Buffalo State undergraduate students may receive a maximum of 30 semester hours of credit and, with departmental approval, may receive up to a maximum of 12 semester hours of credit toward a major program via proficiency examinations. Submitting Your Scores View All Advanced Placement (AP) Official AP transcripts are required to receive college credit. Call 1-888-CALL-4-AP to have your AP credits transferred and use our CEEB code (2533). A score of 3 or higher will earn college credit. Credits awarded may range from 3-6 credit hours. AP Equivalency Table (PDF) International Baccalaureate (IB) Official IB transcripts are required to receive college credit. You can transfer credits via an online process or call 1-212-696-4464. A score of 4 or higher will earn college credit. Credits awarded may range from 3-4 credit hours and varies per course and level. College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Official CLEP transcripts are required to receive college credit. Call 1-800-257-9558 to have your CLEP credits transferred and use our CEEB code (2533). CLEP Equivalency Table (PDF) Cambridge Advanced Level Exams (A-Level) Official Cambridge A-Level transcripts are required. A-level examinations with grades of D or better, submitted as official score reports at the Advanced Level or Advanced Subsidiary Level will be reviewed for college credit. Cambridge Advanced Level (A-Level) Exams (PDF) [ A Note About AP, IB, CLEP, A-Levels, and College Credit ] Official reports sent to your home: The envelope from the reporting agency must be sealed when you bring it to the Admissions Office. Reviewing your report: Upon review of your report, Buffalo State will record the approved credits on your Buffalo State transcript.
