Accepted AP and CLEP Credit
Advanced Placement (AP) Exams Accepted for Credit
John Paul the Great Catholic University awards college credit for select AP examinations passed with a score of 3, 4, or 5. Further information on the AP exams can be found at the College Board website.
Credits from the AP exams will transfer as outlined in the chart below. If an exam isn’t listed below, it still may be able to count toward elective credit.
It is the student’s responsibility to submit their official transcripts for these credits in order for them to be evaluated. JPCatholic's institution code for sending AP exam results is 4576.
| AP Examination | JPCatholic Equivalent | Category | Minimum Score | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP Calc AB/BC Statistics |
Personal Finance & Success | General Education | 3 | 3 |
| Biology Chemistry Environmental Science Physics |
Science, Technology, & Culture | General Education | 3 | 3 |
| English Language & Composition English Literature & Composition |
College Writing I Advanced College Writing |
General Education | 3 | 3 |
| European History World History:Modern Comparative Government & Politics |
Global Cultures, History & Politics | General Education | 3 | 3 |
| Art History | Art History | Major & Emphasis | 3 | 3 |
| Studio Art: 2D Design | Fundamentals of Art and Design | Major & Emphasis | 3 | 3 |
| Macroeconomics | Macroeconomics | Major & Emphasis | 3 | 3 |
| Microeconomics | Microeconomics | Major & Emphasis | 3 | 3 |
| Any other AP Exam | May be eligible for elective credit | Elective | 3 | 3 |
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) Exams Accepted for Credit
John Paul the Great Catholic University awards credit for successful completion of select CLEP subject examinations. CLEP information can be found at the College Board website.
Credits from the CLEP Exams will transfer as outlined in the chart below.
It is the student’s responsibility to submit their official transcripts for these credits in order for them to be evaluated. JPCatholic's institution code for sending CLEP exam results is CLEP06126.
| CLEP Examination | JPCatholic Equivalent | Category | Minimum Score | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences & History | Global Cultures | General Education | 50 | 3 |
| English Literature Humanities Analyzing & Interpreting Literature |
Cultural Foundations III | General Education | 50 | 3 |
| College Composition Modular | College Writing I | General Education | 50 | 3 |
| College Composition | Advance College Writing | General Education | 50 | 3 |
| Biology Calculus Chemistry Natural Science |
Science, Technology, & Culture | General Education | 50 | 3 |
| Precalculus College Algebra College Mathematics Financial Accounting |
Personal Finance & Success | General Education | 50 | 3 |
| Principles of Marketing | Introduction to Marketing | Major & Emphasis | 50 | 3 |
| Principles of Microeconomics | Microeconomics | Major & Emphasis | 50 | 3 |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | Macroeconomics | Major & Emphasis | 50 | 3 |
| Studio Art: 2D Design | Fundamentals of Art and Design | Major & Emphasis | 50 | 3 |
| Introductory Business Law | Business Law | Elective | 50 | 3 |
| Studio Art: Drawing | Elective | Elective | 50 | 3 |
| Introductory Psychology Introductory Sociology Human Growth & Development Introduction to Educational Psychology Introduction to Educational Psychology Western Civ I Western Civ II |
Humanities Electives | Elective | 50 | 3 |
| Information Systems (intro to business) | Elective | Elective | 50 | 3 |
| Principles of Management | Elective | Elective | 50 | 3 |
| American Government | Elective | Elective | 50 | 3 |
| History of the United States I History of the United States II |
Elective | Elective | 50 | 3 |
*All students are required to take JPCatholic’s writing proficiency exam. If a student has possible transfer credit for HUMA122 College Writing I, the student must pass the writing exam before such credit can apply. The results of this exam may affect the student’s overall transfer credit award and course schedule, so JPCatholic can arrange for you to take this exam before Orientation.