Office of the Registrar

Types of Transfer Credit

Summer School Credits - prior approval of Registar required.
Off Campus Program Credits - prior approval of Registrar required.
Advanced Placement (AP) - scores of 4 or 5 will result in credit for an appropriate course. Most courses for which credits are granted will satisfy a general education requirement.
International Baccalaureate (IB) - scores of 6 or 7 on the high level subject exams will be considered for credit. Student must discuss the course, approaches, and performance with appropriate chairperson(s). Department will then make a recommendation to the Registrar regarding the awarding of credit.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) - scores at or above the 75th percentile on subject examination will be considered for credit. Student must discuss course and performance with the appropriate Denison chairperson. Recommendation of the department chairperson to the Registrar will then be considered by the Registrar's Advisory Board.
Post Secondary Options - This Ohio-based program allows selected Ohio high school students to enroll in College courses while still pursuing their high school diplomas. Credits earned while participating on this program are usually acceptable towards a degree at Denison University. Course work and achievement level must be consistent with expectation outlined previously in the transfer credit policy.