Credit by Examination
Credit by Exam: ACT, SAT & Advanced Placement (AP)
Trinity Valley Community College will award academic credit to students whose scores on the ACT, SAT or Advanced Placement (AP) exams meet or exceed those outlined in the charts below. In order for credit by exam to be awarded, the following stipulations must be met:
- Students must have a minimum of three semester hours in residence at TVCC.
- Student must be TSI complete in the corresponding section before the credit by exam will be posted to the student’s transcript.
- Students requesting college credit based on ACT, SAT, CEEB or CLEP scores must submit official scores to the Registrar's Office
- Submitted placement scores must have been earned within the previous five years.
The credits stated below are in accordance with Trinity Valley Community College policies and do not guarantee acceptance by transfer universities.
- Exam credit may not be earned for any course in which the student has already earned a passing grade. Exam credit will not be awarded for any courses in which a student is currently enrolled.
When a student plans to transfer to another institution, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the university to verify acceptance and applicability of credit by examination that TVCC awarded.
Contact the Registrar's Office for more details at registrar@tvcc.edu.
ACT and SAT Scores
| Subject Area | Minimum ACT Score | Minimum SAT Score | Course Exemption | Credit Course | Sem Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | 29 | 620 | ENGL-1301 | ENGL-1301 | 3 |
| English | 32 | 690 | ENGL-1302 | ENGL-1302 | 3 |
| Mathematics | 26 | 560 | MATH-1314 | MATH-1314 | 3 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 630 | MATH-2312 | MATH-2312 | 3 |
Advanced Placement (CEEB) Scores
| AP Exam | Minimum AP Score | Course Credit | Sem Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 3 | BIOL-1406 | 4 |
| Biology | 4 | BIOL-1406 BIOL-1407 & BIOL-1408 | 12 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH-2413 | 4 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH-2413 | 4 |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM-1411 | 4 |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM-1411 CHEM-1412 | 8 |
| Economics - Macro | 3 | ECON-2301 | 3 |
| Economics - Micro | 3 | ECON-2302 | 3 |
| English Language & Composition | 3 | ENGL-1301 | 3 |
| English Literature & Composition | 4 | ENGL-1301 and any LIT course | 6 |
| Spanish | 3 | SPAN-1411 & SPAN-1412 (with lab) | 8 |
| Spanish | 4 | SPAN-1411 & SPAN-1412 SPAN-2311 (with lab) | 12 |
| Spanish | 5 | SPAN-1411 & SPAN-1412 SPAN-2311 SPAN-2312 (with lab) | 16 |
| Statistics | 3 | MATH-1342 | 3 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHYS-1401 | 4 |
| Physics | 3 (on both parts of the exam) | PHYS-2426 | 4 |
| Physics 2 | 3 | PHYS-1402 | 4 |
| Physics C | 3 | PHYS-2426 | 4 |
| Pre-Calculus | 3 | Math-2312 | 3 |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC-2301 | 3 |
| Human Geography | 3 | GEOG-1302 | 3 |
| U.S. History | 3 | HIST-1301 | 3 |
| U.S. Government & Politics | 3 | GOVT-2305 | 3 |
Credit by Exam: CLEP Subject Examination
Trinity Valley Community College is an open testing center for the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), which was developed by the College Entrance Examination Board. Copies of the CLEP Registration Guide and the registration form may be obtained from the Testing Center or online at the College Board CLEP website. The cost for administering the CLEP subject exams is $95 (subject to change according to CLEP requirements), payable to CLEP. In addition, Trinity Valley Community College charges a $25 non-refundable administrative fee.
Trinity Valley Community College will accept a maximum of 30 semester hours of CLEP credit from the courses listed below provided that the student meets the following stipulations:
- CLEP credit may not be earned for any course in which the student has already earned a passing grade. CLEP credit will not be awarded for any courses in which a student is currently enrolled.
- CLEP scores may be no more than 10 years old to receive credit at TVCC.
- Students must have a minimum of three semester hours in residence at TVCC.
- Student must be TSI complete in the corresponding section before CLEP credit will be posted to the student’s transcript.
Contact the Registrar's Office for more details at registrar@tvcc.edu.
| CLEP Exam | TVCC Equivalent | Sem Hours | CLEP Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Literature | ENGL 2328 | 3 | 50 |
| College Composition Modular | ENGL-1301 | 3 | 50 |
| Analyzing & Interpreting Literature | ENGL-1302 | 3 | 50 |
| Humanities | HUMA 1301 | 3 | 50 |
| Spanish Language Level 1 and 2 | SPAN-1411 | 4 | 50 |
| Spanish Language Level 1 and 2 | SPAN 1411 & 1412 | 8 | 55 |
| Spanish Language Level 1 and 2 | SPAN-1411 , SPAN-1412, SPAN 2311 | 11 | 63+ |
| Spanish with Writing: Levels 1 and 2 | SPAN 1411 | 4 | 50 |
| Spanish with Writing: Level 1 and 2 | SPAN 1411 & 1412 | 8 | 55 |
| Spanish with Writing: Levels 1 and 2 | SPAN 1411, SPAN 1412, SPAN 2311 | 11 | 63+ |
| American Government | GOVT-2305 | 3 | 50 |
| American History I | HIST-1301 | 3 | 50 |
| American History II | HIST-1302 | 3 | 50 |
| Human Growth & Dev | PSYC-2314 | 3 | 50 |
| Introductory Psychology | PSYC-2301 | 3 | 50 |
| Introductory Sociology | SOCI-1301 | 3 | 50 |
| Western Civilization I | HIST-2311 | 3 | 50 |
| Western Civilization II | HIST-2312 | 3 | 50 |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ECON 2301 | 3 | 50 |
| Principles of Microeconomics | ECON 2302 | 3 | 50 |
| College Algebra | MATH-1314 | 3 | 50 |
| General Biology | BIOL-1406 | 4 | 50 |
| General Biology | BIOL 1406 & BIOL 1407 | 8 | 70 |
| General Chemistry | CHEM-1411 | 4 | 50 |
| General Chemistry | CHEM 1411 & CHEM 1412 | 8 | 55 |
| Information Systems & Business Computer App | BCIS 1305 | 3 | 50 |
| Precalculus | MATH 2312 | 3 | 50 |
| Calculus | MATH 2413 | 4 | 50 |
| Financial Accounting | ACCT 2401 | 4 | 50 |
| Financial Accounting | ACNT 1303 & ACNT 1304 | 6 | 50 |
| Principles of Management | BMGT 1327 | 3 | 53 |
| Principles of Marketing | MRKG 1311 | 3 | 53 |
| Introductory Business Law | BUSI 2301 | 3 | 50 |
Credit For The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program
Students who have completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma will be granted a maximum of 24 semester credit hours for IBD courses completed with a minimum score of 4 on the IBD course examination. In addition, students who have completed courses in the IBD program but who have not received the diploma may also receive college credit for completion of IBD courses with a score of 4 on the IBD examination.
To receive college credit, students must :
- Pass the corresponding sections of a test approved for TSI purposes.
- Earn three semester credit hours at Trinity Valley Community College.
- Submit official transcript to the Registrar's Office
Contact the Registrar's Office for more details at registrar@tvcc.edu.
The range of credit hours that can be granted in each subject area as well as a list of the courses for which credit could be granted is outlined below: The credits awarded are in accordance with Trinity Valley Community College policies and can be counted toward the Associate of Arts or Associate of Applied Sciences Degrees at TVCC. Acceptance of these credits at TVCC does not guarantee acceptance by transfer universities.
| IB Course/Exam | Exam Level | Minimum Required Score | TVCC Course(s) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | SL | 4 | ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302 | 6 |
| English Language | HL | 4 | ENGL 1301, 1302, and ENGL 2322* | 9 |
| Spanish | SL | 4 | SPAN 1411 | 4 |
| Spanish | SL | 5 | SPAN 1411 & 1412 | 8 |
| Spanish | SL | 6 | SPAN 1411, 1412, and 2311 | 11 |
| Spanish | SL | 7 | SPAN 1411, 1412, 2311, and 2312 | 14 |
| Bioloogy | SL or HL | 4 | BIOL 1406 | 4 |
| Biology | SL or HL | 5 or better | BIOL 1406 & 1407 | 8 |
| Chemistry | SL or HL | 4 | CHEM 1411 | 4 |
| Chemistry | SL or HL | 5 or better | CHEM 1411 & 1412 | 8 |
| Physics | SL or HL | 4 | PHYS 1401 | 4 |
| Physics | SL or HL | 5 or better | PHYS 1401 & 1402 | 8 |
| Economics | SL or HL | 4 | ECON 2301 or 2302 | 6 |
| History | SL or HL | 4 | HIST 1301 and 1302 | 6 |
| Philosophy | SL or HL | 4 | PHIL 1301 | 3 |
| Psychology | SL or HL | 4 | PSYC 2301 | 3 |
| Social and Cultural Anthropology | SL or HL | 4 | SOCI 1301 | 3 |
| Visual Arts | SL or HL | 4 | ARTS 1301 | 3 |
| Music | SL or HL | 4 | MUSI 1306 | 3 |
| Theater Arts | SL or HL | 4 | DRAM 1310 | 3 |
| Computer Science | SL or HL | 4 | BCIS 1305 | 3 |
| Mathematics | SL | 4 | MATH 2312 | 3 |
| Mathematics | HL | 5 or better | Math 2312 and 2413 | 7 |
| Further Mathematics | HL | 4 | MATH 2312 | 3 |
| Further Mathematics | HL | 5 or better | MATH 2313 or MATH 2413 | 7 |
| Mathematical Methods | SL | 4 | MATH 1314 | 3 |
| Mathematical Methods | SL | 5 or better | MATH 1314 and MATH 2312 | 6 |
| Mathematical Studies | SL | 4 | MATH 1314 | 3 |
| Mathematical Studies | SL | 5 or better | MATH 1314 and MATH 2312 | 6 |
*Students who have ENGL 2322 credit from another source may receive alternative credit in the form of ENGL 2323, 2327, 2332, or 2333.