COLLEGE CREDIT
One of the University’s requirements for graduation with a bachelor’s degree is that a student successfully complete a minimum of 192 quarter hours of college credit. College credit is accumulated on the basis of quarter hours. The unit of credit is one quarter hour granted for 45 minutes of classroom work a week. The normal class extends over a ten-week period. An undergraduate course carries 4 quarter hours of credit unless otherwise specified. College credit is earned if a student receives an A through D, or PA grade. College credit can also be earned through credit-by-examination, transfer and advanced standing.
CREDIT-BY-EXAMINATION
DePaul University recognizes the achievements of students as represented by their successful completion of exams through the College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) and College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Depending on the exam and the score achieved, students may earn credit applicable to their general education requirements, major field or elective requirements. For more information on credit awarded by examination, visit the Student Records website.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM (AP)
Incoming undergraduate students may receive credit through the Advanced Placement program.. These tests are administered during the junior year and/or senior year in high school. Incoming freshmen and transfer students (who earned AP credit while in high school) should have their score report sent to the Office of Admission, 1 East Jackson Blvd. Suite 9100, Chicago, IL 60604 prior to enrolling at DePaul.
COLLEGE-LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM (CLEP)
The College Level Examination Program may be taken by students prior to their enrollment or while currently enrolled at DePaul. CLEP exams are offered in a variety of subject areas and represent knowledge gained through coursework as well as through life or work experience. In addition, current students must consult with their college advisor before taking any CLEP exam to ensure that the exam will fulfill individual academic plan requirements. The CLEP score report should be sent to the Office of Admission 1 East Jackson Blvd. Suite 9100, Chicago, IL 60604 prior to enrolling at DePaul or immediately following completion of the exam.
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM (IB)
DePaul University awards credit to students who have taken an International Baccalaureate program either at the Diploma or Certificate level. Standard or Higher level score results determine the amount of credit awarded to students at DePaul. Incoming students should have their IB transcript sent to the Office of Admission, 1 East Jackson Blvd. Suite 9100, Chicago, IL 60604 prior to enrolling at DePaul.
TRANSFER CREDIT
Transfer credited completed prior to admission at DePaul or subsequent transfer coursework approved by the student’s advisor should be sent to sent to the Office of Admission, 1 East Jackson Blvd. Suite 9100, Chicago, IL 60604. Transfer grades do not calculate into the DePaul grade point average.
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Undergraduate Student Handbook 
