Prior College Credit

What if I have prior college credit from another school?

  • Gather transcript (unofficial is acceptable such as screenshot or image) tonight and share it with your advisor tomorrow.
  • Have the other institution send KSU an official transcript.
  • If courses were taken at Kent State, including regional campuses, you do not need to provide transcripts.
  • Course equivalencies can be found at: Kent State Transfer Credit Guide | Kent State University.
    • Some courses may require additional evaluation by faculty.  If this is the case, your advisor will ask you to supply the course syllabi (additional documentation may be needed for chemistry courses).
  • You will still enroll in First Year Experience.
  • Access your College Board account and supply your advisor with a screenshot or images of your test results.  If you have not already, be sure to have the score sent to Kent State in order to receive the credit.
  • Kent State accepts scores of 3, 4 or 5. Access more information about what AP tests are accepted, course equivalencies, and how to report scores here: Advanced Placement | Kent State University.

Your advisor will place you as though you have not taken the test. Once you receive your score in early July, email your DKS advisor with documentation of your scores if you receive a 3 or higher.

Prepare documentation of your IB credit to your advising appointment. Access more information about IB credit, course equivalencies, and how to report scores here: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

  • Have official transcripts sent to Kent.
  • These courses will provide you general elective credits. Generally, they do not impact course scheduling.  
  • Learn more here: https://www.kent.edu/techprep. 
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