Advanced Placement

International Baccalaureate (IB) 

The International Baccalaureate (IB) program’s examinations are administered through high schools. For information regarding the courses or examinations, prospective students should contact their high school counselor or principal. Additional information may be obtained through International Baccalaureate North America, 212-696-4464, or www.ibo.org. 

Georgia College awards credit for most International Baccalaureate higher-level examinations. Equivalencies are reviewed and posted each year on the Georgia College website; published equivalencies are subject to change as a result of changes in IB test content and Georgia College course or curriculum changes.

To receive credit for an International Baccalaureate exam, a student must obtain the minimum credit-earning score on a higher-level exam (usually a 4, although some disciplines require higher scores).  Georgia College does not grant credit for standard-level examinations, unless students have completed an IB diploma, in which case credit may be earned for standard-level examinations with scores of 5 or higher.

Students must send an original College Grade Report directly from IB to Georgia College (CEEB 5252) for credit to be received and posted to their records. This request may be made when students register for the exam.

A "K" grade will be awarded for IB credit. This grade will not affect the student's grade point average but will count toward total hours and will fulfill degree requirements.

Per University System of Georgia policy, students may earn a maximum of 24 college credits through the IB program.

Advanced Placement (AP)

Advanced Placement (AP) program examinations are administered through high schools. For information regarding the courses or examinations, prospective students should contact their high school counselor or principal. Additional information may be obtained through the Advanced Placement Program, (609) 771-7300, or www.collegeboard.com.

Georgia College awards credit for most Advanced Placement examinations. Equivalencies are reviewed and posted each year on the GC website; published equivalencies are subject to change as a result of changes in Advanced Placement test content and Georgia College course or curriculum changes.

To receive credit for Advanced Placement, a student must obtain the minimum credit-earning score (usually a 3, although some disciplines require higher scores), and send an original College Grade Report directly from the College Board to Georgia College (CEEB 5252). This request may be made when students register for the exam.

A "K" grade will be awarded for AP credit. This grade will not affect the student's grade point average but will count toward total hours and will fulfill degree requirements.