Credit by Examination
Receive Stonehill course credits for qualifying scores on credit examinations.
Transfer credit may be granted for students who demonstrate competency by means of scores on examinations such as Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), International Baccalaureate (IB), National Examination in World Languages (NEWL), and the Seal of Biliteracy.
Ordinarily, credit will be granted for scores in which the student has received the equivalent of a grade of C- (1.7 on a scale of 4.0) or higher: 3 and higher for AP; 50 and higher for CLEP; 5 and higher for IB (Higher Level only).
Academic departments recommend course equivalencies for awarding placement for the examinations to the deans of the respective schools who make the final decision. When a course equivalency does not exist, the student is awarded general elective credit. The score requirements for each course equivalent are published annually in the Hill Book.
Students who have taken multiple examinations in the same subject area may not receive credit for more than one. Students may not register for a course at Stonehill for which they have received transfer credit.
General Education credit can be awarded if the course equivalents are for courses that fulfill General Education requirements.
Process for Transferring Credit
Students must request official scores be sent directly to Stonehill from the College Board or other examination company. Electronic scores are preferred where available.
Advanced Placement (AP) for Fall 2024 admitted students and beyond
| Exam Subject | Score | Stonehill Equivalent | Credits | Gen Ed Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2D Art and Design | 3-5 | VPS 107 Introduction to Studio Arts Design | 3 | LAH |
| 3D Art and Design | 3-5 | VPS 107 Introduction to Studio Arts Design | 3 | LAH |
| Art History | 3-5 | VPH 181 Global Visual Traditions | 3 | LAH |
| Biology | 3-5 | BIO 800 Biology Elective | 3 | NSCI |
| Calculus AB | 3-5 | Course equivalency coming soon! | ||
| Calculus BC | 3 | Course equivalency coming soon! | ||
| Calculus BC | 4-5 | Course equivalency coming soon! | ||
| Chemistry | 3-5 | CHM 800 Chemistry Elective | 3 | NSCI |
| Chinese Language & Culture | 3 | CHN 131 and 132 Elementary Chinese I and II | 6 | GP, LAH |
| Chinese Language & Culture | 4 | CHN 132 Elementary Chinese II and CHN 231 Intermediate Chinese I | 6 | GP, LAH |
| Chinese Language & Culture | 5 | CHN 231 and 232 Intermediate Chinese I and II | 6 | GP, LAH |
| Comparative Government & Politics | 3-5 | POL 134 Comparing States | 3 | HSS |
| Computer Science A | 3-5 | CSC 102 Introduction to Programming | 3 | NSCI |
| Computer Science Principles | 3-5 | CSC 800 Computer Science Elective | 3 | NSCI |
| Drawing | 3-5 | VPS 104 Introduction to Drawing | 3 | LAH |
| English Language & Composition | 3-5 | Course equivalency coming soon! | ||
| English Literature & Composition | 3-5 | Course equivalency coming soon! | ||
| Environmental Science | 3-5 | ENV 200 Principles of Environmental Science | 3 | NSCI |
| European History | 3-5 | HIS 800 History Elective and HIS 801 History Elective | 6 | HSS |
| French Language & Culture | 3-5 | FOR 800 Foreign Language Elective and FOR 801 Foreign Language Elective | 6 | GP, LAH |
| German Language & Culture | 3-5 | FOR 800 Foreign Language Elective and FOR 801 Foreign Language Elective | 6 | GP, LAH |
| Human Geography | 3-5 | IND 800 Interdisciplinary Elective | 3 | HSS |
| Italian Language & Culture | 3 | ITA 131 and 132 Elementary Italian I and II | 6 | GP, LAH |
| Italian Language & Culture | 4 | ITA 132 Elementary Italian II and ITA 231 Intermediate Italian I | 6 | GP, LAH |
| Italian Language & Culture | 5 | ITA 231 and 232 Intermediate Italian I and II | 6 | GP, LAH |
| Japanese Language & Culture | 3-5 | FOR 800 Foreign Language Elective and FOR 801 Foreign Language Elective | 6 | GP, LAH |
| Latin | 3-5 | FOR 800 Foreign Language Elective and FOR 801 Foreign Language Elective | 6 | GP, LAH |
| Macroeconomics | 3-5 | ECO 178 Macroeconomics Principles | 3 | HSS |
| Microeconomics | 3-5 | ECO 176 Microeconomics Principles | 3 | HSS |
| Music Theory | 3-5 | VPM 240 Music Theory | 3 | LAH |
| Physics | 3-5 | Course equivalency coming soon! | ||
| Precalculus | 3-5 | Course equivalency coming soon! | ||
| Psychology | 3-5 | PSY 101 General Psychology | 3 | HSS |
| Research | 3-5 | IND 800 Interdisciplinary Elective | 3 | |
| Seminar | 3-5 | IND 800 Interdisciplinary Elective | 3 | |
| Spanish Language & Culture | 3 | SPA 131 First Semester Spanish and SPA 132 Second Semester Spanish | 6 | GP, LAH |
| Spanish Language & Culture | 4 | SPA 132 Second Semester Spanish and SPA 231 Third Semester Spanish | 6 | GP, LAH |
| Spanish Language & Culture | 5 | SPA 231 Third Semester Spanish and SPA 232 Fourth Semester Spanish | 6 | GP, LAH |
| Spanish Literature & Culture | 3 | SPA 232 Fourth Semester Spanish and SPA 331 Perspectives in Spanish Language & Culture I | 6 | GP, LAH |
| Spanish Literature & Culture | 4 | SPA 331 and 332 Perspectives in Spanish Language & Culture I and II | 6 | GP, LAH |
| Spanish Literature & Culture | 5 | SPA 332 Perspectives in Spanish Language & Culture II and SPA 800 Spanish Elective | 6 | GP, LAH |
| Statistics | 3+ | MTH 145 Basic Quantitative Techniques | 3 | STRE |
| United States Government & Politics | 3+ | POL 123 American Government & Politics | 3 | HSS |
| United States History | 3+ | HIS 281 and 282 American Nation I and II | 6 | HSS |
| World History: Modern | 3+ | HIS 271 and 272 World History I and II | 6 | HSS |
Advanced Placement (AP) Prior to Fall 2024
| Exam Subject | Score | Stonehill Equivalent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art and Design Program (Drawing, 2D & 3D Design) | 3+ | Studio Arts Elective (VPS 800) | 3 |
|
Art History |
3+ | Art History Elective (VPH 800) | 3 |
|
Biology |
3+ |
Biology Elective (BIO 800) |
3 |
| Calculus AB | 3+ | Calculus I (MTH 125) or Math Elective (MTH 800) | 3 |
| Calculus BC | 3-4 | Calculus I (MTH 125) or Math Elective (MTH 800) | 3 |
| Calculus BC | 5 | Calculus II (MTH 126) and waiver of Calculus I (MTH 125) | 3 |
| Chemistry | 3+ | General Chemistry I (CHM 113) | 3 |
| Chinese Language & Culture | 3+ | Advanced Chinese II (CHN 332) and waiver of Advanced Chinese I (CHN 331) | 3 |
| Comparative Government & Politics | 3+ | Comparing States (POL 134) | 3 |
| Computer Science A | 3+ | Computer Science I (CSC 103) | 3 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3+ | Computer Science Elective (CSC 800) | 3 |
| English Language & Composition | 3+ | General Elective (EL 800) | 3 |
| English Literature & Composition | 3+ | General Elective (EL 800) | 3 |
| Environmental Science | 3+ | Environmental Science Elective (ENV 800) | 3 |
| European History | 3+ | History elective (HIS 800) | 3 |
| French Language & Culture | 3+ | Advanced French II (FRN 332) and waiver of Advanced French I (FRN 331) | 3 |
| German Language & Culture | 3+ | Germany Today (GRM 333) and waiver of Germany Since 1945 (GRM 331) | 3 |
| Human Geography | 3+ | General Elective (EL 800) | 3 |
| Italian Language & Culture | 3+ | Advanced Italian II (ITA 252) and waiver of Advanced Italian (ITA 251) | 3 |
| Japanese Language & Culture | 3+ | Advanced Japanese II (FOR 802) and waiver of Advanced Japanese (FOR 801) | 3 |
| Latin | 3+ | Intermediate Latin II (LAT 232) and waiver of Intermediate Latin I (LAT 231) | 3 |
| Microeconomics | 3+ | Microeconomics Principles (ECO 176) | 3 |
| Macroeconomics | 3+ | Macroeconomics Principles (ECO 178) | 3 |
| Music Theory | 3+ | Music Theory (VPM 240) | 3 |
| Psychology | 3+ | General Psychology (PSY 101) | 3 |
| Spanish Language & Culture | 3+ | Advanced Spanish II (SPA 332) and waiver of Advanced Spanish I (SPA 331) | 3 |
| Spanish Literature & Culture | 3+ | Advanced Spanish II (SPA 332) and waiver of Advanced Spanish I (SPA 331) | 3 |
| Statistics | 3+ | Basic Quantitative Techniques (MTH 145) | 3 |
| US Government & Politics | 3+ | American Government & Politics (POL 123) | 3 |
| U.S. History | 3+ | History elective (HIS 800) | 3 |
| World History | 3+ | History elective (HIS 800) | 3 |
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
| Exam Subject | Score | Stonehill Equivalent | Credits | Gen Ed Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Government | 50+ | EL 800 General Elective | 3 | |
| American Literature | 50+ | Course equivalency coming soon! | ||
| Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | 50+ | Course equivalency coming soon! | ||
| Biology | 50+ | BIO 800 Biology Elective | 3 | NSCI |
| Calculus | 50+ | Course equivalency coming soon! | ||
| Chemistry | 50+ | CHM 800 Chemistry Elective | 3 | NSCI |
| College Algebra | 50+ | EL 800 General Elective | 3 | |
| College Composition | 50+ | Course equivalency coming soon! | ||
| College Composition Modular | 50+ | Course equivalency coming soon! | ||
| College Mathematics | 50+ | Course equivalency coming soon! | ||
| English Literature | 50+ | Course equivalency coming soon! | ||
| Financial Accounting | 50+ | Course equivalency coming soon! | ||
| French Language Level I | 50+ | FOR 800 Foreign Language Elective and FOR 801 Foreign Language Elective | 6 | GP, LAH |
| German Language Level I | 50+ | FOR 800 Foreign Language Elective and FOR 801 Foreign Language Elective | 6 | GP, LAH |
| History of the United States I | 50+ | HIS 281 American Nation I | 3 | HSS |
| History of the United States II | 50+ | HIS 282 American Nation II | 3 | HSS |
| Human Growth & Development | 50+ | Course equivalency coming soon! | ||
| Humanities | 50+ | IND 800 Interdisciplinary Elective | 3 | LAH |
| Information Systems | 50+ | MGT 240 Management Information Systems | 3 | |
| Introduction to Educational Psychology | 50+ | Course equivalency coming soon! | ||
| Introductory Business Law | 50+ | EL 800 General Elective | 3 | |
| Introductory Psychology | 50+ | Course equivalency coming soon! | ||
| Introductory Sociology | 50+ | Course equivalency coming soon! | ||
| Natural Sciences | 50+ | Course equivalency coming soon! | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 3-5 | ECO 178 Macroeconomics Principles | 3 | HSS |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 3-5 | ECO 176 Microeconomics Principles | 3 | HSS |
| Principles of Management | 50+ | MGT 400 Topics in Management | 3 | |
| Principles of Marketing | 50+ | MKT 210 Marketing Principles | 3 | |
| Social Sciences and History | 50+ | IND 800 Interdisciplinary Elective | 3 | HSS |
| Spanish Language Level I | 50-59 | SPA 131 First Semester Spanish and SPA 132 Second Semester Spanish | 6 | GP, LAH |
| Spanish Language Level I | 60-69 | SPA 132 Second Semester Spanish and SPA 231 Third Semester Spanish | 6 | GP, LAH |
| Spanish Language Level I | 70-79 | SPA 231 Third Semester Spanish and SPA 232 Fourth Semester Spanish | 6 | GP, LAH |
| Spanish with Writing Level I | 50-59 | SPA 232 Fourth Semester Spanish and SPA 331 Perspectives in Spanish Language & Culture I | 6 | GP, LAH |
| Spanish with Writing Level I | 60-69 | SPA 331 and SPA 332 Perspectives in Spanish Language & Culture I and II | 6 | GP, LAH |
| Spanish with Writing Level I | 70-79 | SPA 332 Perspectives in Spanish Language and Culture II and SPA 800 Spanish Elective | 6 | GP, LAH |
| Western Civilization I | 50+ | HIS 800 History Elective | 3 | HSS |
| Western Civilization II | 50+ | HIS 800 History Elective | 3 | HSS |
International Baccalaureate
| Exam Subject | Score | Stonehill Equivalent | Credits | Gen Ed Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology - High Level (HL) | 5+ | General Elective | 6 | |
| Business & Management - High Level (HL) | 5+ | General Elective | 6 | |
| Chemistry - High Level (HL) | 5+ | General Elective | 6 | |
| Economics - High Level (HL) | 5+ | General Elective | 6 | |
| English A1 - High Level (HL) | 5+ | General Elective | 6 | |
| English B - High Level (HL) | 5+ | General Elective | 6 | |
| French B - High Level (HL) | 5+ | FOR 800 Foreign Language Elective and FOR 801 Foreign Language Elective | 6 | GP, LAH |
| Geography - High Level (HL) | 5+ | IND 800 Interdisciplinary Elective and IND 801 Interdisciplinary Elective | 6 | HSS |
| German B - High Level (HL) | 5+ | FOR 800 Foreign Language Elective and FOR 801 Foreign Language Elective | 6 | GP, LAH |
| History (Europe) - High Level (HL) | 5+ | General Elective | 6 | |
| Mathematics - High Level (HL) | 5+ | MTH 125 Calculus I and MTH 126 Calculus II or MTH 800 and 801 Mathematics Electives | 6 | |
| Physics - High Level (HL) | 5+ | General Elective | 6 | |
| Social & Cultural Anthropology - High Level (HL) | 5+ | General Elective | 6 | |
| Spanish A - High Level (HL) | 5+ | Advanced Spanish I (SPA 331) and Advanced Spanish II (SPA 332) | 6 | GP, LAH |
| Visual Arts - High Level (HL) | 5+ | General Elective | 6 |
National Examination in World Languages (NEWL)
| Language | Score | Stonehill Equivalent | Credits | Gen Ed Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | 3 | ARB 131 and 132 Elementary Arabic I and II | 6 | GP, LAH |
| Arabic | 4 | ARB 132 Elementary Arabic II and ARB 231 Intermediate Arabic I | 6 | GP, LAH |
| Arabic | 5 | ARB 231 and 232 Intermediate Arabic I and II | 6 | GP, LAH |
| All other languages | 3-5 | FOR 800 Foreign Language Elective and FOR 801 Foreign Language Elective | 6 | GP, LAH |
Seal of Biliteracy
| Language | Score | Stonehill Equivalent | Credits | Gen Ed Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | Passed | ARB 132 Elementary Arabic II and ARB 231 Intermediate Arabic I | 6 | GP, LAH |
| Arabic | With Distinction | ARB 231 and 232 Intermediate Arabic I and II | 6 | GP, LAH |
| Chinese | Passed | CHN 132 Elementary Chinese II and CHN 231 Intermediate Chinese I | 6 | GP, LAH |
| Chinese | With Distinction | CHN 231 and 232 Intermediate Chinese I and II | 6 | GP, LAH |
| Italian | Passed | ITA 132 Elementary Italian II and ITA 231 Intermediate Italian I | 6 | GP, LAH |
| Italian | With Distinction | ITA 231 and 232 Intermediate Italian I and II | 6 | GP, LAH |
| Spanish | Passed | SPA 331 and SPA 332 Perspectives in Spanish Language & Culture I and II | 6 | GP, LAH |
| Spanish | With Distinction | SPA 332 Perspectives in Spanish Language & Culture II and SPA 800 Spanish Elective | 6 | GP, LAH |
| Any other language | Passed or With Distinction | FOR 800 Foreign Language Elective and FOR 801 Foreign Language Elective | 6 | GP, LAH |
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