College Credit through AP, IB, CLEP and high school programs

Lake Superior State University offers you several options to earn college credit. For high school students, you should discuss these options with a high school counselor and LSSUโ€™s Admissions Office while youโ€™re in grade 9 or 10 so you can take full advantage of these opportunities. For adults, please visit with the Admissions office if you are interested in opportunities with CLEP or military transfer credit.

Dual Enrollment

Many talented high school students benefit by taking university-level courses while enrolled in high school. LSSU offers a large variety of courses to qualified high school students. If you qualify, most of your tuition is paid by your local school district under Michigan โ€™s dual enrollment legislation. Learn more about our dual enrollment program.

Early and Middle College Concurrent Enrollment

Students Participating in Dual Enrollment, or Early/Middle College programs are considered First Time in College students for admissions and scholarship purposes. Lake Superior State University uses holistic review and would consider all course work both high school and college in the evaluative process for admission. An SAT or ACT will be required for Admission. Early college students are considered First Time in College with advanced standing for credits earned.

Students participating in Early or Middle College or Dual Enrollment in high school must have official transcripts from the college or university that is awarding the course or credit, sent directly to Lake Superior State University office of admissions. No credit will be granted without an official college transcript issued directly from the college or university. Contact the college’s registrar’s office to have an official transcript sent to Lake Superior State University office of Admissions. Transcripts sent by facsimile or hand delivered are not considered official. All transcripts become the property of Lake Superior State University and are not returnable.

Advanced Placement

The Advanced Placement Program is a nationally accredited testing program composed of college-level courses and exams for secondary school students. LSSU offers credit to students whose A.P. examination grades are considered acceptable, typically a score of 3 or higher.

College Level Examination Program (CLEP Exams)

LSSU students may take national CLEP exams either at the Universityโ€™s Testing Services or at a testing center in their local communities. General course credit can be given in the general education areas of humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and mathematics. Many specific course exams are also available. For a complete list of CLEP exams and LSSU course equivalents, contact the Universityโ€™s Admissions Office.

Table of International Baccalaureate (IB) Equivalencies
I.B. Subjectย 
Level
I.B. Gradeย 
LSSU Course Equivalentย 
Credit Hoursย 
Biologyย 
HL
5 or aboveย 
BIOL 131ย 
4
Business & Mgt.ย 
HL
5 or aboveย 
BUSN 121ย 
3
Chemistryย 
HL
5 or aboveย 
CHEM 115ย 
5
Computer Scienceย 
HL
5 or aboveย 
CSCI 103
3
Design Technologyย 
HL
5 or aboveย 
EGNR Electivesย 
4
Economics
HL
5 or aboveย 
ECON 201 & 202ย 
6
English A1
HL
5 or aboveย 
ENGL 110 and ENGL 180ย 
6
Environmental Sys.ย 
HL
5 or aboveย 
EVRN Electivesย 
3
French A or Bย 
HL
5 or aboveย 
FREN 151 & 152ย 
8
Geography
HL
5 or aboveย 
GEOG 201ย 
4
German A or Bย 
HL
5 or aboveย 
GRMN 141 & 142ย 
8
History
HL
5 or aboveย 
HIST Electivesย 
4
Islamic Historyย 
HL
5 or aboveย 
HIST Electivesย 
4
Math
HL
5 or aboveย 
MATH 151 & 152ย 
8
Music
HL
5 or aboveย 
MUSC 120 & 121ย 
6
Philosophy
HL
5 or aboveย 
PHIL 204ย 
3
Physics
HL
5 or aboveย 
PHYS 221 & 222ย 
8
Psychologyย 
HL
5 or aboveย 
PSYC 101ย 
4
Soc & Cultural Ant.ย 
HL
5 or aboveย 
SOCY 101
4
Spanish A or Bย 
HL
5 or aboveย 
SPAN 161 & 162ย 
8
Theatre Artsย 
HL
5 or aboveย 
THEA Electivesย 
3
Visual Artsย 
HL
5 or aboveย 
ARTS Electivesย 
4

Note: LSSU will grant credit only for Higher Level exams and scores of 5 or above.

Dantes ACE Credit

LSSU is proud to accept your credit for prior military experiences.ย  Once we receive an official transcript, your transcripts (including military training) will be evaluated and credit will be granted based on American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations.

Department Exams

You may have acquired knowledge in an area where no national CLEP exam is available, make sure you let us know. Some LSSU academic departments have developed departmental exams to measure your competency in a specific area and grant appropriate credit. Contact our Admissions Office for more information.