Transfer Evaluation Services

Students can earn credit toward their general education, major, and elective requirements by passing standardized subject exams. These tests include the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), Digital Subject Standardized Test (DSST), and New York University language exams.

If you plan to use one of these examinations as a prerequisite for a more advanced course, you must pass the exam before you can register for the course. 

Important Reminders: 

To ensure you receive credit, please keep the following in mind:

  • Always contact your academic adviser before taking any examination to verify which tests are eligible for credit.
  • The credits granted for each examination will vary.
  • You must provide official test scores to the university to receive credit.
  • Your academic adviser can help you verify how the credits will be applied to your degree. 

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.