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In schools on the quarter system, 4 quarter credits equal 2.5 transfer credits; 5 quarter credits equal 3 transfer credits.

Credit by Exam ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMINATIONS Yeshiva University grants credit to students who have successfully passed the Advanced Placement Examination of the College Entrance Examination Board with a grade of 4 or higher. For tests taken after May 2023: University-Wide Policy on AP Credits For tests taken prior to May 2023: Policy on AP Credits (Beren Campus only - For tests taken May 2023 and prior) Policy on AP Credits (Wilf Campus only - For tests taken May 2023 and prior) The Bar-Ilan International Hebrew Exam The Bar-Ilan International Hebrew Exam is an AP-like test in Hebrew language and literature administered by Bar-Ilan University. Credit is only awarded if the exam is taken before the student graduates from high school. Students who receive 85 and above on the Bar-Ilan International Hebrew Exam are exempt from the Hebrew requirement. Students who wish to receive credit for the exam should submit to the Office of the Registrar the documents issued by the exam administrators to determine the scaled score. International Examinations Credits and Scores Upon presentation of official documentation, a maximum of 12 credits may be awarded for an approved exam with the scores below: Exam * Minimum Score Required Additional Requirement French Baccalaureate 14 Coefficient of at least 5 International Baccalaureate (HL) 6 Higher Level (HL) exam Matura (Austria) 1 or 2 N/A A-Level (Britain) B or higher N/A * Other international exams will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Language exams Students will not be awarded credit for language exams in their native or dominant languages. Students will not be awarded credit for language exams assessing Hebrew or English. Application of credits The student must present official documentation to the Admissions Office. The academic department will decide whether the exam may apply toward the major, minor, or specific General Education requirement or will be applied as elective credit. Graduate Apply Undergrad Apply Plan a Visit Request Info Contact Us Support YU YU Home Emergency Info Feedback University News Faculty News About Administration & History Contact & Campuses Directory Career Opportunities Academics Undergraduate Graduate Online Graduate Programs Libraries Faculty Admissions Colleges & Schools Israel Program International Students Student Finance Jewish Living & Learning RIETS Center for the Jewish Future Sephardic Programs Torah Studies YU for You Student Parent Faculty Alumni Facebook (link is external) YouTube (link is external) Twitter (link is external) Blogs Instagram (link is external) Yeshiva University 500 West 185th Street, New York, NY 10033 212.960.5400 Footer Navigation Accessibility Statement Privacy Policy Editor Login Terms of Use Non-Discrimination Statement Powered by SmartCatalog

Transfer Credit Students who receive a full year of credit for study in seminary/Israel may count 6 courses toward their Jewish Studies requirement; they may transfer in 12 Jewish Studies credits and 15 free elective credits for a total of 27 credits.

Advanced Standing Option: Available to students who hold an undergraduate teaching degree that qualifies them for initial certification and permits the application of approved prior coursework toward the dual certification program. Students admitted under Advanced Standing are required to complete a total of thirty (30) credits.