Advanced Placement, DANTES and IB Credits

East Stroudsburg University permits students to earn credit toward the baccalaureate degree by successful completion of the Advanced Placement Examination, CLEP, DANTES, and IB diploma.

Students currently enrolled in high school should contact their guidance counselor about the Advanced Placement Exam (AP). A grade of “3”or higher on any of these examinations will be counted for three credits by East Stroudsburg University.

The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is another way for students to earn credit at ESU. The General Examinations of CLEP may be taken to apply towards the General Education pattern at East Stroudsburg University, such examinations must be passed at the 50th percentile. In order to receive credit, students should go to College Board and request official scores to be sent to East Stroudsburg University, Office of Admission. 

The Defense Activity for Non-traditional Education Support (DANTES) has 37 different subject tests that allow students to receive college credit by taking any of these tests. Official ACE transcripts showing the tests and scores earned should be sent to the Transfer Center at East Stroudsburg University.

International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations may also count towards courses at ESU. Official International Baccalaureate transcripts should be mailed to the Transfer Center at East Stroudsburg University.

Please refer to www.esu.edu/transfer for more information about getting credit for courses.