The International Baccalaureate (IB) program gives you the opportunity to begin college-level studies while still in high school. Through IB, you can get a head start on your education at Metro State University.
Many high schools offer college-level courses through the IB program. IB exams are scored on a seven-point scale. If you earn a score of four or higher, you may be eligible to receive college credit at Metro State. The university’s IB credit policies—including accepted scores, awarded credits, and fulfilled requirements—are subject to change. Because Metro State is committed to ensuring students are well-prepared for college-level coursework, academic advisors may recommend that students with IB credits still enroll in certain introductory courses to support success in more advanced classes.
Additionally, IB exam credits may be used to satisfy GELS requirements or meet certain electives at Metro State. However, regardless of IB credit awards, students are encouraged to complete any placement exams listed on their New Student Checklist. GELS requirements refer to courses or categories of courses that all students must complete to graduate from Metro State. Check out the most up-to-date GELS information on the Academic and Graduation Requirements page to see what specific requirements you need to meet, and how your IB scores might meet some of them. For more information on how IB exams transfer to Metro State, including how they may meet specific program requirements, see Transferology.
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IB Course |
Number of Credits |
Minimum Score Required |
GELS or Elective Met |
|---|---|---|---|
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Afrikaans 001 A1 Higher Level |
6 |
4 |
Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts |
|
Afrikaans 002 Standard Level |
2 |
4 |
Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts |
|
Amharic 003 A1 Higher Level |
6 |
4 |
Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts |
|
Arabic 010 B Standard Level |
3 |
4 |
Goal 8: Global Perspective |
|
Arts 001 Music Higher Level |
6 |
4 |
Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts |
|
Arts 002 Music Standard Level Solo |
2 |
4 |
Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts |
|
Arts 003 Music Standard Level Group |
2 |
4 |
Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts |
|
Arts 004 Music Standard Level Comp |
2 |
4 |
Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts |
|
Arts 008 Theatre Arts Higher Level |
6 |
4 |
Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts |
|
Arts 009 Theatre Arts Standard Level |
2 |
4 |
Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts |
|
Arts 012 Film Higher Level |
2 |
4 |
Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts |
|
Biology 001 Higher Level |
6 |
4 |
Goal 3: Natural Sciences |
|
Biology 002 Standard Level |
2 |
4 |
Goal 3: Natural Sciences |
|
Business Management 003 Higher Level |
6 |
4 |
Elective |
|
Business Management 004 Standard Level |
2 |
4 |
Elective |
|
Chemistry 003 Higher Level |
6 |
4 |
Goal 3: Natural Sciences |
|
Chemistry 004 Standard Level |
2 |
4 |
Goal 3: Natural Sciences |
|
Computer Science 001 Higher Level |
6 |
4 |
Elective |
|
Design Tech 005 Higher Level |
6 |
4 |
Elective |
|
Design Tech 006 Standard Level |
2 |
4 |
Elective |
|
Economics 005 Higher Level |
6 |
4 |
Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences |
|
Economics 006 Standard Level |
2 |
4 |
Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences |
|
English 042 A1 Higher Level |
6 |
4 |
Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts |
|
English 043 A1 Standard Level |
2 |
4 |
Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts |
|
English 230 A: Language and Literature Standard Level |
2 |
4 |
Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts |
|
English 231 A: Language and Literature Higher Level |
3 |
4 |
Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts |
|
English A: Literature Higher Level |
6 |
4 |
Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts |
|
English A: Literature Higher Level |
3 |
4 |
Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts |
|
Essay 001 Extended Essay |
2 |
4 |
Goal 1: Communication |
|
Essay 002 World Studies Essay |
2 |
4 |
Goal 1: Communication |
|
Essay 003 Sociology Cultural Anthropology |
2 |
4 |
Goal 1: Communication |
|
Experience Science 007 Environmental System Standard Level |
2 |
4 |
Goal 3: Natural Sciences, Goal 10: People and the Environment |
|
Experience Science 008 Physics Higher Level |
6 |
4 |
Goal 3: Natural Sciences |
|
Experience Science 009 Physics Standard Level |
2 |
4 |
Goal 3: Natural Sciences |
|
French 052 A1 Higher Level |
6 |
4 |
Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts |
|
French 053 A1 Standard Level |
2 |
4 |
Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts |
|
French 054 A2 Higher Level |
6 |
4 |
Goal 8: Global Perspective |
|
French 055 A2 Standard Level |
2 |
4 |
Goal 8: Global Perspective |
|
French 056 B Higher Level |
6 |
4 |
Goal 8: Global Perspective |
|
French 058 AB Standard Level |
2 |
4 |
Goal 8: Global Perspective |
|
French 247 B Standard Level |
2 |
4 |
Goal 8: Global Perspective |
|
French 249 AB Standard Level |
2 |
4 |
Goal 8: Global Perspective |
|
Further Math Standard Level |
2 |
4 |
Goal 4: Mathematical or Logical Reasoning |