Policies Regarding Advanced Credit

The College may grant credit up to the equivalent of one year of work for advanced credit. Students may be awarded advanced credit toward graduation by presenting satisfactory scores on the following standardized tests:

CEEB (Advanced Placement) in certain subject areas

The Department of Mathematics requires a minimum score of "3"; other departments require a minimum score of "4." Department Chairs are asked to review the examinations. The number of credits and course placement as a result of the AP credit will be determined by the Chairs in consultation with members of their department. Advanced placement and course credit will be given to transfer students with Advanced Placement provided that documentation from the College Board is received within one semester of enrollment at Washington College.

Students entering Washington College with Advanced Placement credit may apply that credit toward distribution credit. This credit does not exempt students from CNW seminars.

CLEP (College Level Examination Program)

This test is normally used by adults who have been out of school for some time, veterans, or those who have never taken college-level work, but have acquired a solid background through their own broad experiences and efforts. A score placing the student in the 50th percentile or better will be required in the various sections of the general test.