EAST IRONDEQUOIT CENTRAL SCHOOL
EASTRIDGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2350 EAST RIDGE ROAD
ROCHESTER, NY 14622
Candace Black
IB Program Coordinator
(585) 339-1547
Candace_black@eastiron.monroe.edu
(585) 339-1450  FAX (585) 339-1459
http://eicsd.k12.ny.us
IB Recognition at Local Universities
Insert introductory paragraph from IB literature
College /
University
College policy regarding credit for the IB Diploma/IB Certificates
Alfred
University
Alfred University will grant up to one year of credit (30 semester hours) for students who have earned an International
Baccalaureate diploma. Students who have not completed the diploma will be awarded equivalent credit up to two introductory
courses for higher level examinations in which a grade of 5 or better has been earned. Subsidiary (standard level) subjects will be
evaluated on an individual basis for those who have not completed the diploma. Course credits will be regarded and evaluated as
transfer credit by the Office of Admissions.
Canisius College
A student who has earned the IB Diploma will be awarded a maximum of 30 credit hours and will have individual diploma
exams evaluated as transfer credit to be applied toward major, general studies, area studies, or elective course requirements.
Major credit will be determined in consultation with department chairs. Students will not receive additional credit for AP exams
that duplicate credit awarded for the IB exams. If a student does not attain the IB Diploma but presents individual higher level
(HL) examinations with scores of 5 or above, he/she will receive 6-8 credits per examination (depending on the Canisius College
course equivalency) up to a total of 30 credits. These credits may be applied toward major, general studies, area studies, or
elective course requirements. Major credit will be determined in consultation with department chairs. Credit for standard level
(SL) exams* with scores of 5 or above will be awarded only if the exams are part of the IB Diploma. The student will receive 34 credits per examination (depending upon the Canisius College course equivalency). Individual standard level exams in the
absence of the diploma will not receive credit.
Columbia
Columbia University grants 6 points of credit for an IB HL exam score of 6 or 7, provided the score is in a discipline that
Columbia offers as an undergraduate program. However, the maximum number of points a student may receive is 16, and no
points are awarded until the first year of study is completed. You should consult with your advisor for more specific information.
Elmira
Scores of 4 or higher on higher level exams are accepted for credit with placement to be determined by appropriate faculty and
the Registrar.
Hobart
Hobart and William Smith Colleges recognize the IB Diploma Program as an academically challenging program of study and
welcomes applications from students enrolled in IB courses. Students may be awarded advanced standing and/or credit for
higher level course work as determined by the Dean of each College. Credit is awarded on an individual course-by-course basis.
Ithaca
Students who receive the full IB Diploma may qualify for sophomore standing. Students entering Ithaca College will receive 68 credits (equivalent of 2 semester courses) for each higher level examination completed with a score of 4-7. No credit is
awarded for standard level examinations.
MCC
MCC will consider transfer credit for those students who have completed HL (Higher Level) courses and earned a grade of 4 or
higher on a particular exam. Transfer credit evaluations will be done on a course-by-course basis by the Admissions Office.
Nazareth
Nazareth College recognizes the IB program and awards credit for Higher Level examinations with scores of 5 or better. A
maximum of 30 credits may be earned through examination papers.
New York
University
IB higher level examinations passed with grades of 5 or above may be accepted for credit and/or placement depending on the
area of study and/or program requirements. Typically, 8 semester hours of credit (equivalent to two terms or one academic year
of a specific subject) will be awarded for each higher level examination meeting the requirements of NYU.
Niagara University recognizes the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and will offer credit for specific courses based on
the scores from the following Higher Level exams.
Niagara
University
IB Higher Level Exam
French Language B
Language A1
Psychology
Spanish Language B
Score
5+
5+
5+
5+
Niagara University Equivalent
Fre 205 and 206
Eng 100
PSY 101
SPA 205 and 206
Credits (Semester Hours)
6
3
3
6
RIT
Rochester Institute of Technology recognizes IB level work. Credit may be awarded for higher level examinations completed
with a grade of 5 or better. Credit is awarded on a course-by-course basis and in the context of the student's intended program at
RIT. Each department will determine the specific amount of credit to be awarded. Students are requested to forward IB
transcripts to the Office of Admissions.
SUNY
Brockport
SUNY Brockport considers IB students favorably during the Admissions process. Students earning an IB diploma will be
awarded a maximum of six credits for Higher Level IB courses with a score of 4 or higher. If a student does not have an IB
diploma, they will be awarded a maximum of six credits for Higher Level courses with a score of 5 or higher. (A maximum of 30
credits may be awarded for International Baccalaureate courses.) IB course credits may be used to fill General Education
requirements. IB students are encouraged to consider applying to our Honors and Delta College programs.
SUNY Cortland
Students enrolling at the State University of New York at Cortland who have completed IB course work will be provided the
following advanced standing towards their baccalaureate degree at Cortland: 30 semester hours of credit (one year's advanced
standing) for students who have completed the IB Diploma. For students who have not completed the Diploma, equivalent
credit up to two introductory courses will be awarded for each higher level examination in which a grade of 4 or better has been
earned, to a maximum of 30 credits. Standard level subjects will be evaluated on an individual basis.
SUNY Fredonia
Fredonia recognizes the academic rigor of the IB curriculum and takes this into consideration when reviewing an applicant's
record. Students who have achieved a score of 5 or greater on the higher-level exams will be awarded credit on a course-bycourse basis. Students who have scored a 4 on the higher-level exams may present their documentation to their academic
department for placement purposes and/or possible transfer credit. Students may receive a maximum of 30 credits towards their
Bachelor’s Degree. Additional information regarding the transferability of IB exams may be found at our web site at:
http://www.fredonia.edu/admissions/advance_credit.html
SUNY Geneseo
Geneseo awards a maximum of 30 semester hours for achievement in college-level Advanced Placement (AP) examinations
and/or IB (International Baccalaureate) coursework completed. Credit may be awarded if you have completed these courses in
secondary school and have taken the appropriate examinations. While each academic department determines the minimum test
score required for academic credit in a particular subject, three hours of elective credit are guaranteed for general elective
courses with scores of three and above for AP courses, and four and above for IB courses.
SUNY Oswego
SUNY Oswego welcomes IB Diploma students and will consider their IB Higher courses with a grade of 4 or better for
advanced standing. Students may receive a maximum of 30 semester hours, approximately a year of study.
St. Bonaventure
St. Bonaventure University recognizes the IB Diploma and offers individual course credit and advanced placement. Students
who score 4, 5, 6, or 7 on any higher level examination can be granted credit on a course-by-course basis. The University does
not award credit for standard level courses. The amount of credit and placement are subject to approval by the appropriate St.
Bonaventure University academic department. A maximum of 30 credits can be granted toward a Bachelor's Degree.
St. John Fisher
St. John Fisher College recognizes the International Baccalaureate Organization. Equivalent college credit in harmony with the
College curriculum will be granted for those students who complete International Baccalaureate curriculum and exams according
to policies developed by individual departments.
Syracuse
Credit for higher level IB examinations completed with a grade of 5 or higher will be awarded according to university policy.
Certificates for standard level subjects may be accepted as credentials by the Admissions Office, but they will not be applied
toward college credit. Students should present or submit a notarized copy of the certificate with the application for admission.
Currently Syracuse University recognizes IB work done in the following areas: English/World Literature, Philosophy, Foreign
Languages, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Geography, History, Psychology, and Social Anthropology.
University of
Rochester
Scholarships of up to $10,000 for full diploma students.
Arizona State
Students who present an International Baccalaureate Diploma/Certificate may qualify for university credit, depending on the
level of the examination and the grade received. Arizona State University grants credit for higher level courses only. A grade of
5 qualifies the student to receive credit for up to two introductory courses while a grade of 4 qualifies a student to receive credit
for one introductory course.
Duke
Placement and credit are available for IB higher level examinations with scores of 6 and 7. Students must obtain course
equivalency recommendations from the relevant departments. Course work from the classes taken in preparation for the exams
may be helpful in demonstrating what was covered. Students may, depending upon the departmental recommendation, receive
up to 2 course credits per exam. There is no limit in the amount of course credits that can be obtained by IB examinations as
college policy, except in those departments which place a limit on AP course credits as departmental policy.
Florida State
Florida State University recognizes the IB credential and may award up to 30 semester hours for the IB Diploma.
Harvard
Students who have earned the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma with a grade of 7 on at least three Higher Level
examinations may qualify for Advanced Standing. Students wishing to use IB exams for Advanced Standing should request that
the IB office (212-696-4464) send an official IB transcript directly to Harvard.
Notre Dame
Notre Dame recognizes the IB experience and awards students presenting IB credits with college credit according to published
guidelines available through the Office of the First Year of Studies. Students must present scores of 6 and 7 at the higher level in
order to qualify for credit in specified courses.
Rice
Students who earn the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma will receive credit for individual higher level exams for which
they receive a score of 6 or 7. Students from high schools that offer IB courses but not the diploma will receive credit according
to the same criteria. Rice does not give credit for standard level exams.
Stanford
Stanford University awards advanced placement credit for certain Higher Level examinations with scores of 5, 6, or 7. Credit is
awarded at the discretion of individual academic departments through the Office of the University Registrar. Stanford University
does not consider or award credit for IB Standard Level examinations or course work. A maximum of 45 quarter units of AP
and/or IB and/or transfer credit and/or other external credit combined may be applied toward the undergraduate degree.
University of
North Carolina
The University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill recognizes the IB Diploma Program and awards credit for scores of 5 or better on
IB higher level examinations in: Biology, Chemistry, History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Psychology, and Spanish.
Yale
Yale awards as many as two acceleration credits (the equivalent of two Yale courses) in certain subjects to students who have
received either a 6 or 7 on the higher level examinations. These credits can be applied if the student wishes to graduate early, and
the decision to accelerate is made during sophomore year. No acceleration credits are awarded for standard level examinations.
Students who score a 6 or 7 on higher level examinations may also use these scores to place into more advanced courses in some
disciplines.