CUNY BA accepts up to 30 credits of Credit for Prior Learning (CPL). Advanced Placement (AP) Exams, International Baccalaureate (IB) Exams and Military Training and Occupations credits, such as those from the Joint Services Transcripts (JST) are evaluated at the time of application to CUNY BA, as covered in our Transfer Credit Policy. Credit opportunities on this page can be evaluated at the time of application (if already completed) or completed and evaluated while active in the program.
Students should consult their assigned academic advisor prior to taking any examination for credit to confirm what degree requirements that particular exam may fulfill.
Credit-by-Exam
CUNY BA awards credit for the following standardized examinations. See below for information on qualifying scores and other policy details.
Industry Credentials
CUNY colleges can award CPL credit for licenses, certifications, and training that have been evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE) or by the National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS). Colleges may also conduct their own Professional Learning Evaluations (PLEs) of trainings and credentials that have not been evaluated by ACE or NCCRS.
Learn more by visiting the ACE National Guide for Learners Seeking Credit or the NCCRS Students information site.
CUNY BA students may earn these credits via their home college and transfer them to CUNY BA. Find these credit equivalencies at your home college by using the Non-CUNY courses, trainings, and exams search function of Transfer Explorer (T-Rex).