
Rice University awards transfer credits for International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations for students who have met the following criteria:
1. The student completed and was awarded the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Students who completed IB certificates will not be awarded transfer credit at Rice.
2. The student obtained a score of 6 or 7 on higher level exams. Standard level exams are not eligible to be considered for Rice credit.
For a student who completed and was awarded the International Baccalaureate Diploma, and obtained a score of 6 or 7 on higher level exams will be granted credit. For information on how credit is articulated, please review the Rice IB Exam Listing on the Rice University, Office of the Registrar website.
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Rice University awards transfer credits for International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations for students who have met the following criteria:
1. The student completed and was awarded the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Students who completed IB certificates will not be awarded transfer credit at Rice.
2. The student obtained a score of 6 or 7 on higher level exams. Standard level exams are not eligible to be considered for Rice credit.