For students entering Michigan Tech during the 2024-25 school year.
Students who pass IB Standard Level will receive no advanced placement credit.
Students who participate in Higher Level IB subject examinations and earn a minimum
acceptable score (5 or better) will receive the following credit.
| Subject | Minimum Score | Credit | Credit Awarded | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology HL | 5 | BL 1100, 1110, 1200, 1210 | 8 | |
| Chemistry HL | 5 | CH 1150, 1151, 1153 CH 1160, 1161, 1163 |
10 | |
| Classical Languages HL | 5 | HU 1XXX | 3 | |
| Computer Science HL | 5 | May enroll in accelerated CS 1131 | ||
| Economics HL | 5 | EC 2001 | 3 | |
| Film | 5 | HU 2324 | 3 | |
| French Language or Literature HL | 5 | HU 2273, 3271, 3272 upon successful completion of either HU 3274 or 3275* |
9 | |
| Geography HL | 5 | SS 2400 | 3 | |
| German Language or Literature HL | 5 | HU 2282, 3281, 3282 upon successful completion of either HU 3284 or 3285* |
9 | |
| History—Africa and the Middle East HL | 5 | SS 2505 | 3 | |
| History—Asia and Oceania | 5 | SS 2505 | 3 | |
| History—European HL | 5 | SS 2502 | 3 | |
| History—US HL | 5 | SS 2500 | 3 | |
| Language A: Literature HL | 5 | UN1015** | 3 | |
| Language A: Language and Literature HL | 5 | UN1015** | 3 | |
| Mathematics HL | 5 | MA 1160, 2160 | 8 | |
| Music HL | 5 | MUS 1000 | 3 | |
| Philosophy HL | 5 | HU 2700 | 3 | |
| Physics HL | 5 | PH 1110, 1111 PH 1200, 1210 |
8 | |
| Psychology HL | 5 | PSY 2000 | 3 | |
| Social and Cultural Anthropology HL | 5 | SS 2100 | 3 | |
| Spanish Language or Literature HL | 5 | HU 2293, 3291, 3292 upon successful completion of HU 3294, 3295, or 3296* |
9 | |
| Theatre Arts HL | 5 | THEA 1000 | 3 | |
| Visual Arts HL | 5 | ART 1000 | 3 |
*Arrangements must be made with the Department of Humanities' modern languages director. Questions may be directed to 906-487-2540 or humanities@mtu.edu.
**By taking both Language A courses and receiving a score of 5 or above, students will be awarded 3 credits of UN1015 and 3 credits of approved humanities electives.