Credit for Prior Learning

Advanced Placement (AP) is a program administered by College Board that allows high school students to complete designated college-level courses and earn credit by achieving a qualifying score on an AP exam.

To receive credit, students must request that their official AP score report be sent to the Records and Registration Office.
Credit is awarded for scores of 3 or higher.
AP credits are recorded as transfer credit and do not count toward the residency credit requirement at Anoka-Ramsey.
A full list of accepted AP exams and how they transfer is available through Transferology.
Consult with your assigned Academic Advisor to ensure these courses will transfer as intended.

CLEP is a program administered by College Board that allows students of any age to earn college credit by achieving a qualifying score on a CLEP exam. Visit the CLEP website for information about registration and fees.

To receive credit, students must request that their official CLEP transcript be sent to the Records and Registration Office by signing into their CLEP account.
Credit is awarded for scores of 50 or higher. Higher scores are required for Level 2 foreign language exams.
CLEP credits are recorded as transfer credit and do not count toward the residency credit requirement at Anoka-Ramsey.
A full list of accepted CLEP exams and how they transfer is available through Transferology.
Consult with your assigned Academic Advisor to ensure these courses will transfer as intended.

A student who can demonstrate achievement of an ARCC college-level course may receive credit toward a degree. Faculty determine the appropriate assessment method, which may include a test, demonstration, or oral/written communication.

A student must be admitted to ARCC to be eligible.
Assessments may not be available for all courses; they are offered at the discretion of faculty.
Credits will be recorded on the student’s official ARCC transcript as part of the term in which the assessment is completed.
There is no limit to the number of credits a student may earn through course-specific assessment.
Credits impact the student’s GPA and are included in ARCC’s residency requirement.
A non-refundable fee of $75 per credit must be paid prior to taking the assessment.
Not eligible for PSEO students.
Students should work with their assigned Academic Advisor to ensure the course fits their academic plan and to identify the appropriate faculty member.
Students should work with faculty to determine the assessment option and to schedule a date and time for the assessment.
Once approved by faculty, students must complete the Course-Specific Assessment Form.

DSST is an internet-based testing program that allows students to earn college credit by achieving a qualifying score. DSST testing is available at the ARCC Testing Center by appointment. Visit the DSST website for information about exam and transcript fees.

Students must request that their official DSST transcript be sent to the Records and Registration Office.
Credit is awarded for scores of 400 or higher on DSST examinations.
DSST credits are recorded as transfer credit and do not count toward the residency credit requirement at ARCC.
A complete list of accepted DSST exams and how they transfer is available through Transferology.
Consult with your assigned Academic Advisor to ensure these courses will transfer as intended.

International Baccalaureate (IB) is a program in which students complete designated college-level courses in high school and earn college credit by achieving a qualifying score on an IB exam.

Students must request that their official IB Report be sent to the Records and Registration Office.
Credit is awarded for scores of 4 or higher on IB examinations.
IB credits are recorded as transfer credit and do not count toward the residency credit requirement at ARCC.
A complete list of accepted IB exams and how they transfer is available through Transferology.
Consult with your assigned Academic Advisor to ensure these courses will transfer as intended.

High school students who earned Minnesota Bilingual or Multilingual Seals or World Language Proficiency Certificates (ACTFL) are eligible to receive college credit at ARCC.

Students must submit their seal and/or certificate within three (3) academic years of high school graduation and upon enrollment at ARCC to receive credit.
Documents must be sent to the Records and Registration Office.
Students who need a copy of their seal or certificate should contact their high school for assistance.

Anoka-Ramsey Community College is committed to supporting veterans and their families in achieving their educational goals.

Students must request that their military transcript be sent to the Records and Registration Office.
- If you served in the US Army, Army Reserves, Army National Guard, US Navy, Navy Reserve, US Marine Corps, Marine Corps Reserves, US Coast Guard, or US Coast Guard Reserves, visit the Joint Services Transcript (JST) website to request your transcript.
- If you served in the US Air Force or Air Force Reserves, visit the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) Transcript website to request your transcript.
ARCC accepts a maximum of 20 military credits.
Military credits will be recorded as transfer credit on the ARCC transcript and do not count toward the residency credit requirement.

Minnesota Articulated College Credit (ACC) recognizes students who have successfully completed specific high school courses identified as equivalent to courses at ARCC.

High school students who demonstrate mastery of specific course competencies at their high school will receive an Articulated College Credit Certificate.
This certificate is used to acknowledge their competence and may be applied toward college credit at ARCC.
Learn more about Articulated College Credit at ARCC here.

Sophia offers students of any age the opportunity to earn college credit by achieving a qualifying score on Sophia exams. Visit the Sophia website for information about exam and transcript fees.

Students must request that their official Sophia transcript be sent to the Records and Registration Office.
Credit is awarded for scores of 70% or higher on Sophia exams.
Please note: Sophia courses are graded as Pass/Fail and are not accepted in ARCC's Nursing and PTA programs.
Sophia credits are recorded as transfer credit and do not count toward the residency credit requirement at ARCC.
A complete list of how Sophia credits transfer is available here.
Consult with your assigned Academic Advisor to ensure these courses will transfer as intended.

StraighterLine offers students of any age the opportunity to earn college credit by achieving a qualifying score on StraighterLine exams. Visit the StraighterLine website for information about exam and transcript fees.

Students must request that their official StraighterLine transcript be sent to the Records and Registration Office.
Credit is awarded for scores of 70% or higher on StraighterLine exams.
StraighterLine courses are recorded as transfer credit and do not count toward the residency credit requirement at ARCC.
A complete list of how StraighterLine credits transfer is available here.
Consult with your assigned Academic Advisor to ensure these courses will transfer as intended.