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1. Advanced Placement Examinations (AP)
Score of 3, 4, or 5 None Credit only in applicable areas of the curriculum.
2. College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) General Examinations and Freshman Composition.


Only subject exams are accepted.
3. College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) Subject Examinations


Some restrictions in specific majors. See Records Office.
4. International Baccalaureate (IB)
Score of 5 or higher
Higher level only.
5. NLN - National League for Nursing Mobility Profile


Granted upon the recommendation of the Department of Nursing.
6. Excelsior College Examinations #554(Licensed Vocational Nurse)
Minimum of "B" or better 8 units
Granted only upon the recommendation of the School of Nursing.
7. Credit recommendations of the ACE Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experience in Armed Services a. Military services b. Approved Academic Service Schools


PLNU does not recognize these credits.
8. Military Discharge Document (DD214) or active military identification card
Approved military activities (yrs, boot camp, etc.)
Waives PED 100, and physical activity requirement.
9. Units by non-traditional delivery systems


See "Academic Regulations."
10. Bible Colleges not accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges or a comparable regional accrediting association


Limited credit accepted, reviewed after student attends PLNU for a semester.
11. Non-U.S. college and university transcripts


Transcripts must first be submitted by the student to NACES for evaluation.
12. Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)


In cooperation with SDSU and USD. See Records Office for articulation agreements.
13. Accredited community college transcripts


See Records Office for articulation agreements.
14. Study Abroad


See Office of International Studies for PRIOR approval.
15. Continuing Education units


Offered only, however, through  Professional Studies and Continuing Education. See Records Office.
16. GED


In lieu of a high school transcript.