International Advance Course Transfer Credit at PLU
PLU grants entering International students transfer credit for Cambridge International Examinations, the Global Assessment Certificate Program, the International Baccalaureate program, and Scandinavia Upper Secondary School completion.
Cambridge International Examinations (A-level exams)
A maximum of 30 semester hours may be granted for completion of Cambridge International Examinations. Students must earn a passing grade (C or better) to earn credit. No credit will be awarded for AS-Level or O-Level exams.
Global Assessment Certificate Program (GAC)
A maximum of 30 semester hours may be granted for completion of ACT Education Solutions, Global Assessment Certificate program courses. Only certain courses are eligible for course credit based on faculty assessment. Students must earn a GAC grade point average of 2.60 (equivalent to a B-) or better. This GPA is separate from the GPA required for admission purposes.
*See below for a list of GAC transferable credits.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
A maximum of 30 semester hours may be granted for completion of the IB Diploma. A maximum of four semester hours per course may be granted for courses identified on an IB Certificate if a score of 4 or higher is awarded.
Scandinavia Upper Secondary School Completion
A maximum of 32 semester hours may be granted for completion of standard upper secondary school diploma (such as Vitnemål) in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland.
GAC Transferable Credits
| GAC Course Number;Sortable | Course Name | Transfer Policy;Sortable |
|---|---|---|
| GAC 001 | Academic English I | Not transferable per ACE or PLU |
| GAC 002 | Academic English I | Not transferable per ACE or PLU |
| GAC 003 | Study Skills | Not transferable per ACE or PLU |
| GAC 004 | Mathematics I | Not transferable per ACE or PLU |
| GAC 005 | Computing I | 3 semester hours credit (Department will decide if a specific course equivalency) |
| GAC 007 | Academic English II | Not transferable per ACE or PLU |
| GAC 008 | Academic English II | Not transferable per ACE or PLU |
| GAC 010 | Mathematics II | 3 semester hours credit (Department will decide if a specific course equivalency) |
| GAC 011 | Computing II | 3 semester hours credit (Department will decide if a specific course equivalency) |
| GAC 012 | Business II | 3 semester hours credit (Department will decide if a specific course equivalency) |
| GAC 013 | Science II | Not transferable per ACE or PLU |
| GAC 014 | Academic English III | Not transferable per PLU |
| GAC 015 | Academic English III | Not transferable per PLU |
| GAC 016 | Mathematics III | 3 semester hours credit (Department will decide if a specific course equivalency) |
| GAC 017 | Computing III - Digital Communication | Not transferable per PLU |
| GAC 019 | IELTS Preparation Skills | Not transferable per ACE or PLU |
| GAC 022 | Business III | 3 semester hours credit (Department will decide if a specific course equivalency) |
| GAC 023 | Science III | 3 semester hours credit (Department will decide if a specific course equivalency) |
| GAC 024 | Discrete Mathematics | Not transferable per ACE or PLU |
| GAC 025 | TOEFL Preparation Skills | Not transferable per ACE or PLU |
| GAC 026 | ACT Preparation Skills | Not transferable per ACE or PLU |
| GAC 027 | Social Science II | 3 semester hours credit (Department will decide if a specific course equivalency) |
| GAC 028 | Social Science III | 3 semester hours credit (Department will decide if a specific course equivalency) |
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