For students entering Michigan Tech during the 2023–24 school year.
Students who pass IB Standard Level will receive no advanced placement credit.
Students who participate in Higher Level IB subject examinations and earn a minimum
acceptable score (5 or better) will receive the following credit.
| Subject | Minimum Score | Credit | Credit Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology HL | 5 | BL 1100, 1110, 1200, 1210 | 8 |
| Chemistry HL | 5 | CH 1150, 1151, 1153 CH 1160, 1161, 1163 |
10 |
| Classical Languages HL | 5 | HU 1XXX | 3 |
| Computer Science HL | 5 | May enroll in accelerated CS 1131 | |
| Economics HL | 5 | EC 2001 | 3 |
| English HL | 5 | UN 1015 | 3 |
| Film | 5 | HU 2324 | 3 |
| French Language or Literature HL | 5 | HU 2273, 3271, 3272 upon successful completion of either HU 3274 or 3275** |
9 |
| Geography HL | 5 | SS 2400 | 3 |
| German Language or Literature HL | 5 | HU 3280, 3281, 3282 upon successful completion of either HU 3284 or 3285** |
9 |
| History—Africa and the Middle East HL | 5 | SS 2505 | 3 |
| History—Asia and Oceania HL | 5 | SS 2505 | 3 |
| History—European HL | 5 | SS 2502 | 3 |
| History—US HL | 5 | SS 2500 | 3 |
| Mathematics HL | 5 | MA 1160, 2160 | 8 |
| Music HL | 5 | MUS 1000 | 3 |
| Philosophy HL | 5 | HU 2700 | 3 |
| Physics HL | 5 | PH 1110, 1111 PH 1200, 1210 |
8 |
| Psychology HL | 5 | PSY 2000 | 3 |
| Social and Cultural Anthropology HL | 5 | SS 2100 | 3 |
| Spanish Language or Literature HL | 5 | HU 2293, 3291, 3292 upon successful completion of HU 3294, 3295, or 3296** |
9 |
| Theatre Arts HL | 5 | THEA 1000 | 3 |
| Visual Arts HL | 5 | ART 1000 | 3 |
**Arrangements must be made with the Department of Humanities' modern languages director. Questions may be directed to 906-487-2540 or humanities@mtu.edu.