Academic Policies

International Baccalaureate (IB) Program

The University of Arizona accepts International Baccalaureate (IB) exam scores (as well as Advanced Placement exam scores) as a basis for awarding credit toward a degree.  Students who complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, a rigorous 2-year course of pre-university studies in their high school, may take IB exams prior to coming to the University. 

The University of Arizona accepts certain higher-level (HL) International Baccalaureate exams for credit, plus one standard-level (SL) exam in computer science.  IB credit is considered credit by examination.  Credit is determined from the IB credit table that applies to the date when you took the exam.  Credits you earn based on your exam performance may be counted toward your major or minor fields of study or General Education requirements.   See the IB credit table below, and contact your academic advisor to confirm how course credit will apply toward a specific program.

For further information regarding IB at the University of Arizona, contact:

Office of Admissions and New Student Enrollment
The University of Arizona
PO Box 210040
Tucson, AZ 85721-0040

Phone: (520) 621-3237
Email: appinfo@arizona.edu
Web: Admissions Homepage