Credit by Examination: Non-Institutional Credit

You can earn up to 30 credit hours through non-institutional credit-by-exam programs such as Advanced Placement (AP), the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), Defense Activity for Non Traditional Education Support (DANTES), and up to 24 credit hours for International Baccalaureate (IB).

How to Receive Credit

To receive credit, you must provide the Office of Admissions and Records with official test scores sent directly from the testing service and complete at least one credit class at Austin Community College (ACC).

• AP: to order official test scores, go to  apstudent.collegeboard.org/home
• CLEP: to order official score reports, go to clep.collegeboard.org/earn-college-credit/your-score
• DANTES:  to order a transcript, go to clep.collegeboard.org/earn-college-credit/military-benefits
• IB: to order a transcript, go to internationalbaccalaureate.force.com/ibportal/IBPortalLogin?lang=en_US

Non-Institutional Credit by Exam Restrictions

Pursuant to the Texas Education Codes 51.301 and 51.302, no student may receive more than three semester hours of advanced placement for the six-semester-hour legislative requirement for American Government and no more than three semester hours of advanced placement for the six-semester-hour legislative requirement for American History.

American Government credit limit: Only 3 credits of required Government courses may be substituted through AP or CLEP exams. At least 3 credits must be completed through classroom work.

Grade designation: AP and CLEP credit is designated as “CR” (credit) on the ACC transcript. A letter grade (A, B, C, D, or F) is not assigned.

Transfer not guaranteed: AP credit might not transfer from ACC to other institutions. No student may receive more than three semester hours of advanced placement for the six-semester credit hour legislative requirement for American Government.

IB credit limit: ACC limits credits awarded for IB exams to 24 credits.

Additional restrictions and requirements may apply. Please check with your Area of Study or counselor prior to taking any CLEP Exam. Non-ACC students need to check with an advisor or counselor at the college they plan to attend to ensure credit can be awarded.

ACC Testing Services

ACC’s Highland Campus is an approved testing site for many exams including CLEP and Advanced Placement. More information is available at College Level Examination Program (CLEP).

Minimum Scores

Refer to the following charts for scores needed to receive credit.