Western Governors University
Transfer Credit for CLEP, DANTES, AP, and IB Examinations
Transfer your exams.
Often students will have CLEP, DANTES, AP, or IB exam scores that they want to transfer to WGU. We believe in giving credit where credit is due. That's why our goal is to help you get as much credit as possible from your past experience. That's why we carefully evaluate transcripts to utilize every course or exam you've taken in the best possible way for your degree program. You will need to submit transcripts and have them evaluated in order to get a full view of what credits will be accepted.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP).
When applicable, competency units are awarded for successful completion of CLEP exams toward the completion of general education requirements. For credit to be accepted for transfer, the student must meet or exceed the minimum American Council on Education (ACE) recommended score on the examination. Students may visit www.collegeboard.com to get more information about CLEP transcripts.
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) Examinations.
When applicable, competency units will be awarded for successful completion of DANTES exams toward the completion of general education requirements. For credit to be accepted for transfer, the student must meet or exceed the minimum ACE recommended score on the examination. Students may visit www.getcollegecredit.com to get more information about DANTES transcripts.
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations.
When applicable, competency units will be awarded for successful completion of AP exams toward the completion of general education requirements. For credit to be accepted for transfer, the student must obtain a score of 3 or greater on the examination. Students may visit www.collegeboard.com to get more information about AP transcripts.
International Baccalaureate (IB).
When applicable, competency units are awarded for successful completion of IB exams toward the completion of general education requirements. For credit to be accepted for transfer, the student must obtain a score of 4 or greater on the examination. Students may visit https://www.ibo.org to get more information about IB examinations.
Submitting past transcripts.
If you have prior college experience, official transcripts should be sent directly from the previous institution via secure electronic channels or be mailed directly from the previous institution.
Mail option:
Western Governors University
Attn: Transcripts Department
4001 South 700 East, Suite 300
Salt Lake City, UT 84107-2533
Electronic option:
Western Governors University,
Student Records 03339400
transcriptinfo@wgu.edu