Transferring IB credits to RIT: What's the process?

I'm planning to apply to RIT and want to know how my IB credits will transfer. Are there specific courses that generally don't transfer, or is it pretty flexible?

The process of transferring International Baccalaureate (IB) credits to the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is straightforward and systematic.

First, you'll need to request an official transcript of your IB exam scores to be sent to RIT's Office of Undergraduate Admissions. This is crucial, as this official document enables the university to evaluate and potentially award college credit.

RIT generally provides college credit for higher level (HL) IB courses in which you've scored 5, 6, or 7, but this may vary by year. It's less common for standard-level (SL) courses to be considered, but exceptions may be possible based on the specific program or department standards.

However, the actual courses you may receive credit for depending on the college or specific program you're entering at RIT. In most cases, there is a corresponding course at RIT to which your IB credit will be mapped.

Keep in mind that while RIT recognizes and grants credit for many IB courses, there could be courses or specific instances where credit may not be granted or may not apply to your intended major. We recommend reaching out directly to RIT's office of admissions or the specific department related to your intended major for more precise information.

In addition, once you are admitted to RIT, and your IB credits are recognized, these credits will show up on your RIT transcript as transfer credits.

Finally, remember that while transferring credit can help fulfill some course requirements, each of RIT's programs has specific requirements and there may be certain essential courses you'll need to take at RIT even if you've completed a similar IB course.

So, the flexibility really depends on the specifics of the program you're entering and how closely aligned your IB courses are with the requirements of your chosen major. However, RIT’s overarching philosophy is to recognize and award credit where possible in recognition of the rigorous coursework completed through the IB program.