Advanced Coursework and Early Entrance

Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
College Classes

First-year entrants to Bennington may submit college transcripts and scores from AP tests, IB higher-level exams, A-level exams, and French baccalaureate exams to be evaluated for credit. College courses used to fulfill high school graduation requirements (including through Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment programs) are not eligible for transfer.

Up to 12 total credits may be transferred by the Dean’s Office after the Plan Proposal meeting in the student’s third term. For more details, read our Credit Transfer Policy.