Transfer Credit (AP/IB/other)

General information regarding transfer credit in the College of Engineering can be found here.

Information on transferring to or from the College of Engineering can be found here.

Q: I have AP and IB credit from high school.  Do these courses count for college credit in the College of Engineering?

A: Depending upon what your scores are and which subject, you may get college credit for various engineering and non-engineering related courses.  For example, a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus BC examination can be used as credit for APPM 1350 and APPM 1360, a total of 8 credit hours.  Please consult your advisor for more information.

 Q: I have transfer credit and would like to apply this credit towards a degree in Chemical Engineering (or Chemical and Biological Engineering).  Will this credit count towards my major?

A: Transfer credit may or may not count.  You will have to contact the Office of Admissions and they will determine which courses will likely transfer.  Just because credits are accepted by admissions does not mean that they will count towards your degree requirements. It is up to Thus, it is a good idea to contact your designated departmental Transfer Credit Evaluator (Dr. Bob Sani or Dr. David Clough) as soon after your admissions confirmation as possible and ideally before you plan your schedule.

Q: I have transfer credit from over 10 years ago.  Will this credit transfer or will I need to re-take the courses?

A: In general, credit for courses taken over 10 years ago will not transfer, particularly for courses in calculus, physics, and chemistry.  However, the transfer credit evaluators in each department can decide if they will accept other courses.  For more information, please see the official rule here.

Q: I am a student at CU Denver and would like to transfer to CU Chemical and Biological Engineering.  What course should I take at CU Denver that will be equivalent to CHEN1211/CHEM 1221?

A: You may either take the two-semester sequence of CHEM 2031/2038 (4 cr) AND CHEM 2061/2068 or you can take CHEM 1130 (Chemistry for Engineers) AND CHEN 1221 (lab) when you arrive at CU Boulder.