If students took exams in high school for Advanced Placement, Cambridge International Examinations and International Baccalaureate programs, they may receive JMU credit for some courses depending upon the scores. Credit from the examination sources below will only be awarded if the exams were taken prior to initial enrollment at any institution of higher education.   

Course Equivalencies

To view a list of possible JMU equivalents and required scores, check the appropriate section of the current undergraduate catalog: 

Information on other examinations such as the French Baccalaureate, German Abitur or United Kingdom Advanced Level examinations can be found in the undergraduate catalog

Submit Scores

JMU will accept AP and IB scores electronically from the testing agency.  Please contact the agency to request that scores be sent directly to JMU.  Student score report copies will not be accepted.  

Copies of the official AP, CIE and IB score reports must be sent to the JMU Office of Admission before JMU credit will be awarded.

Office of Admissions
James Madison University
MSC 0101
100 E. Grace St.
Harrisonburg, VA 22807

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