In addition to the advanced academic credit accepted by the University, CPS students may gain credit by examination by means of the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) administered by the College Board. Credit is awarded for the CLEP Subject Examinations and NOT for the General Examinations. CLEP credits are considered transfer credits. See the list of transferable CLEP courses. A score of 60 or higher on an approved Subject Examination will be considered for credit.
Incoming students who have taken Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate Higher Level (IB) or CLEP exams should contact their Academic Advisor to verify Villanova’s receipt of the official scores and ensure that proper adjustments have been made to their academic record. Students should request that the College Board send AP scores directly to Villanova University (school code 2959). See Advanced Placement and IB Credit Policy.
A maximum of 90 transfer credits, which includes, CLEP, AP and IB credits, and credits from other colleges or universities, may be accepted toward a baccalaureate degree.
Students seeking to transfer credits should discuss transferability with their Academic Advisor.