For those languages not offered at JMU, a maximum of 12 hours is accepted. Credit Awarded for International Examinations JMU will follow the recommendations of the National Council on the Evaluation of Foreign Educational Credentials in the awarding of academic credit based on international examinations. Questions regarding the evaluation of international examinations should be directed to the Office of International Admissions and Enrollment Services. Typically, six credit hours will be awarded for each higher-level examination. The university encourages the completion of the IB diploma and will give special consideration for admission to students who have completed the IB program.
Credit is given only for courses with scores of five, six or seven on the higher-level examination.
German Abitur Students with the German abitur may be awarded up to 30 credit hours of advanced standing.