Students may meet certain general education, major, and elective requirements in a variety of areas through objective tests in which they demonstrate specific subject knowledge. These tests include the College Board's College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), Digital Subject Standardized Test (DSST) – formally known as DANTES – subject exams, and New York University language exams. Students who plan to take these examinations as prerequisites for other courses must successfully complete them before registering for more advanced coursework. It is recommended that students contact their academic advisor prior to taking any examination. Eligible examinations and the credits granted vary. Students must provide official test scores to receive credit for exams and should consult with their academic advisor to verify credit awards.
NSU Course and Credit Equivalencies
- Advanced Placement (AP)
This credit is posted to the student’s record upon receipt of the official test scores and acceptance to the university.
- Advanced International Certificate in Education (AICE)
The credit is posted to the student's record upon receipt of the official test scores and acceptance to the university.
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
This credit is posted to the student’s record upon receipt of the official test scores and acceptance to the university.
- Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE)
This credit is posted to the student's record upon receipt of the official test scores and acceptance to the university.
- DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
This credit is posted to the student's transfer record upon receipt of the official test scores. The test must have been taken prior to the student earning 24 credits with the university in order for the credit to be posted.
- College Board's College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
This credit is posted to the student's transfer record upon receipt of the official test scores. The test must have been taken prior to the student earning 24 credits with the university in order for the credit to be posted.
- NYU Foreign Language Proficiency Exam
This credit is posted to the student’s transfer record upon receipt of the official test scores. The test must have been taken prior to the student earning 24 credits with the university in order for the credit to be posted.