AP, IB, CLEP, DANTES, and DLPT

Credit may be granted according to the external exam policy in place at the time the exam was completed.   Please see a counselor for additional details.

Advanced Placement Guide

  • Minimum score of 3 required
  • Check with individual universities on how exams are used in the major

International Baccalaureate Guide

  • Credit only for Higher Level (HL) exams
  • Check with individual universities on how exams are used in the major

College Level Exam Preparation (CLEP) Guide

  • May be used to meet Associate degree requirements and CSU GE requirements
  • Check with individual universities on how exams are used in the major

DANTES Subject Standardized Test (DSST)

  • Minimum score of 400 required
  • Credit at Palomar College only.  Check with individual institutions for details.

Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) Passing Scores

  • Passing scores may be used for CSU GE Area C2