The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program, available at select high schools, is a rigorous, pre-university course of study emphasizing liberal arts from an international perspective. For students with an IB Diploma who are applying to CU Denver: The IB Diploma (or Bilingual Diploma) is considered equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma and is required for admission to the CU Denver undergraduate degree program. Failure to submit the IB Diploma may prevent you from continuing your studies at CU Denver. Please contact us if you have any questions.
In accordance with HB 03-1108, CU Denver will grant at minimum 24 semester hours of credit for any student who has graduated from high school having successfully completed an International Baccalaureate diploma program with a minimum score of 4 on each exam. Credit may be granted for individual IB courses where examinations are completed with at least a score of 4 for students who do not complete an IB diploma program. Refer to the following chart for general information and consult with your advisor to determine how the credit can be applied to your specific degree program. Original, official IB Diploma & IB transcripts with exam scores must be submitted to the Office of Admissions for credit award consideration.
This chart represents academic credit for students admitted to the University of Colorado Denver beginning Fall 2021. Students admitted prior to Fall 2021 should consult the University Catalog corresponding to the year in which the exam was taken.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Charts
Exam Category: Anthropology
Higher Level Exam
IB Higher Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| Social and Cultural Anthropology |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
ANTH 2102 |
SS3 |
Behavioral Science |
Standard Level Exam
IB Standard Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| Social and Cultural Anthropology |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
ANTH 2102 |
SS3 |
Behavioral Sciences |
Exam Category: Arts
Higher Level Exam
IB Higher Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| Visual Arts |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
FINE 1001 |
AH1 |
Arts |
Standard Level Exam
IB Standard Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| Visual Arts |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
FINE 1001 |
AH1 |
Arts |
Exam Category: Biology
Higher Level Exam
IB Higher Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| Biology |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
8 |
BIOL 2010, BIOL 2011, BIOL 2020, BIOL 2021 |
SC1 |
Natural and Physical Sciences with Lab |
Standard Level Exam
IB Standard Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| Biology |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
4 |
BIOL 1560 |
SC1 |
Natural and Physical Sciences with Lab |
Exam Category: Chemistry
Higher Level Exam
IB Higher Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| Chemistry |
4 |
4 |
CHEM 2031, CHEM 2038 |
SC1 |
Natural and Physical Sciences with Lab |
| Chemistry |
5, 6, 7 |
9 |
CHEM 2031, CHEM 2038, CHEM 2061, CHEM 2068 |
SC1 |
Natural and Physical Sciences with Lab |
Standard Level Exam
IB Standard Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| Chemistry |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
4 |
CHEM 1474 |
SC1 |
Natural and Physical Sciences with Lab |
Exam Category: Business
Higher Level Exam
IB Standard Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| Business and Management |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
MGMT 1000 |
|
|
Standard Level Exam
IB Standard Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| Business |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
MGMT 1000 |
|
|
Exam Category: Computer Science
Higher Level Exam
IB Higher Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| Computer Science |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
XDEN 1999AE |
|
|
Standard Level Exam
IB Standard Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| Computer Science |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
XDEN 1999AE |
|
|
Exam Category: Design
Higher Level Exam
IB Higher Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| Design Technology |
|
0 |
Not Accepted |
|
|
Standard Level Exam
IB Standard Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| Design Technology |
|
0 |
Not Accepted |
|
|
Exam Category: Economics
Higher Level Exam
IB Higher Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| Economics |
4 |
3 |
ECON 2012 |
SS1 |
Social Sciences |
| Economics |
5, 6, 7 |
6 |
ECON 2012, ECON 2022 |
SS1 |
Social Sciences |
Standard Level Exam
IB Standard Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| Economics |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
ECON 2012 |
SS1 |
Social Sciences |
Exam Category: English
Higher Level Exam
IB Higher Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| English A Language and Literature |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
ENGL 1020 |
CO1 |
Composition |
| English A Literature |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
ENGL 1999AE |
AH2 |
Humanities |
Standard Level Exam
IB Standard Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| English A Language and Literature |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
ENGL 1020 |
CO1 |
Composition |
| English A Literature |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
ENGL 1999AE |
AH2 |
Humanities |
| Literature and Performance |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
HUMN 1999AE |
|
Humanities |
Exam Category: Environmental Science
Standard Level Exam
IB Standard Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| Environmental System and Societies |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
ENVS 1999AE |
SC2 |
Natural and Physical Sciences Non-Lab |
Exam Category: Geography
Higher Level Exam
IB Higher Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| Geography |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
GEOG 1302 |
SS2 |
Social Sciences |
Standard Level Exam
IB Standard Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| Geography |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
GEOG 1302 |
SS2 |
Social Sciences |
Exam Category: Global Politics
HIGHER LEVEL EXAM
IB Higher Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| Global Politics |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
PSCI1999AE |
|
Social Sciences |
Standard level exam
IB Standard Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| Global Politics |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
PSCI1999AE |
|
Social Sciences |
Exam Category: History
Higher Level Exam
IB Higher Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| History - Americas |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
6 |
HIST 1361, HIST 1362 |
HI1 |
Humanities |
| History - European |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
6 |
HIST 1211, HIST 1212 |
HI1 |
Humanities or International Perspectives |
| History - World |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
6 |
HIST 1016, HIST 1026 |
HI1 |
Humanities or International Perspectives |
Standard Level Exam
IB Standard Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| History - World |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
HIST 1016 |
HI1 |
Humanities or International Perspectives |
Exam Category: Languages
Higher Level Exam
IB Higher Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| Classical Language (Greek) |
4 |
3 |
GREK 2110 (ML3) |
|
|
| Classical Language (Greek) |
5, 6, 7 |
6 |
GREK 2110 (ML3), GREK 2999AE (3 credits) |
|
|
| Classical Language (Latin) |
4 |
3 |
LATN 2010 (ML3) |
|
|
| Classical Language (Latin) |
5, 6, 7 |
6 |
LATN 2010 (ML3), LATN 2020 (3 credits) |
|
|
| French Language B |
4 |
3 |
FREN 2110 (ML3) |
AH4 |
Arts or Humanities |
| French Language B |
5 |
6 |
FREN 2110 (ML3) and FREN 2120 (ML4) |
AH4 |
Arts or Humanities |
| French Language B |
6, 7 |
6 |
FREN 2120 (ML4), FREN 3999AE (3 credits) |
AH4 |
Arts or Humanities |
| German Language B |
4 |
3 |
MLNG 2999AE (ML3) |
AH4 |
Arts or Humanities |
| German Language B |
5 |
6 |
MLNG 2999 AE (ML3), MLNG 2999AE (3 credits) |
AH4 |
Arts or Humanities |
| German Language B |
6, 7 |
6 |
MLNG 2999AE (ML4), MLNG 3999AE (3 credits) |
AH4 |
Arts or Humanities |
| Language ab initio |
|
0 |
Not Accepted |
|
|
| Language B (Other Language) |
4 |
3 |
MLNG 2999AE (ML2) |
|
|
| Language B (Other Language) |
5 |
6 |
MLNG 2999AE (ML2) |
|
|
| Language B (Other Language) |
6, 7 |
6 |
MLNG 2999AE (ML2), MLNG 3999AE |
|
|
| Spanish Language B |
4 |
3 |
SPAN 2110 (ML3) |
AH4 |
Arts or Humanities |
| Spanish Language B |
5 |
6 |
SPAN 2110 (ML3), SPAN 2120 (ML4) |
AH4 |
Arts or Humanities |
| Spanish Language B |
6, 7 |
6 |
SPAN 2120 (ML4), SPAN 3999AE (3 credits) |
AH4 |
Arts or Humanities |
Standard Level Exam
IB Standard Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| Classical Language (Greek) |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
GREK 2999AE (ML2) |
|
|
| Classical Language (Latin) |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
LATN 2999AE (ML3) |
|
|
| French Language B |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
FREN 2999AE (ML2) |
AH4 |
Arts or Humanities |
| German Language B |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
MLNG 2999AE (ML2) |
AH4 |
Arts or Humanities |
| Language ab initio |
|
0 |
Not Accepted |
|
|
| Language B (Other Language) |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
MLNG 2999AE (ML2) |
|
|
| Spanish Language B |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
SPAN 2999AE (ML2) |
AH4 |
Arts or Humanities |
Exam Category: Mathematics
Higher Level Exam
IB Higher Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| Mathematics |
4 |
4 |
MATH 1130 |
MA1 |
Mathematics |
| Mathematics |
5, 6, 7 |
4 |
MATH 1401 |
MA1 |
Mathematics |
| Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
6 |
MATH 1999AE |
|
Mathematics |
| Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
6 |
MATH 1999AE |
|
Mathematics |
Standard Level Exam
IB Standard Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| Mathematics |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
MATH 1999AE |
MA1 |
Mathematics |
| Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
MATH1999AE |
|
Mathematics |
| Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
MATH 1999AE |
|
Mathematics |
| Mathematics - Studies |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
MATH 1999AE |
MA1 |
Mathematics |
Exam Category: Music
Higher Level Exam
IB Higher Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| Group Performance |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
PMUS 1999AE |
AH1 |
Arts |
| Music |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
PMUS 1001 |
AH1 |
Arts |
Standard Level Exam
IB Standard Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| Creating |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
PMUS 1999AE |
AH1 |
Arts |
| Group Performance |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
PMUS 1999AE |
AH1 |
Arts |
| Music |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
PMUS 1001 |
AH1 |
Arts |
| Solo Performance |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
PMUS 1999AE |
AH1 |
Arts |
Exam Category: Philosophy
Higher Level Exam
IB Higher Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| Philosophy |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
PHIL 1012 |
AH3 |
Humanities |
Standard Level Exam
IB Standard Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| Philosophy |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
PHIL 1012 |
AH3 |
Humanities |
Exam Category: Physics
Higher Level Exam
IB Higher Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| Physics |
4 |
5 |
PHYS 2010, PHYS 2321 |
SC1 |
Natural and Physical Sciences with Lab |
| Physics |
5, 6, 7 |
10 |
PHYS 2010, PHYS 2020, PHYS 2321, PHYS 2341 |
SC1 |
Natural and Physical Sciences with Lab |
Standard Level Exam
IB Standard Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| Physics |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
5 |
PHYS 2010, PHYS 2321 |
SC1 |
Natural and Physical Sciences with Lab |
Exam Category: Psychology
Higher Level Exam
IB Higher Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| Psychology |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
PSYC 1000, PSYC 1005 |
SS3 |
Behavioral Sciences |
Standard Level Exam
IB Standard Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| Psychology |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
PSYC 1000, PSYC 1005 |
SS3 |
Behavioral Sciences |
Exam Category: Religions
Standard Level Exam
IB Standard Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| World Religions |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
RLST 2660 |
|
Humanities |
Exam Category: Sports
Standard Level Exam
IB Standard Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| Sports, Exercise and Health Science |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
CLAS 1999AE |
|
|
Exam Category: Theatre
Higher Level Exam
IB Higher Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| Theatre |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
FITV 1005 |
AH1 |
Arts |
| Theatre - Dance |
|
0 |
Not Accepted |
|
|
| Theatre- Film |
4 |
3 |
FITV 1035 |
|
Arts |
| Theatre- Film |
5, 6, 7 |
3 |
FITV 1050 |
|
Arts |
Standard Level Exam
IB Standard Level Exam Table
| IB Examination |
Score Required |
Credit Hours Awarded |
CUDenver Equivalent Course(s) or Content Substitution |
Applicable gtPathways Category |
CUDenver Core Curriculum Category |
| Theatre |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
FITV 1005 |
AH1 |
Arts |
| Theatre - Dance |
|
0 |
Not Accepted |
|
|
| Theatre - Film |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
3 |
FITV 1035 |
|
Arts |
Notes
**#999AE courses apply as generic credit in the department of the exam subject area.
gtPathways categories identified represent general education credit administered by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education, details found at the CCHE website. Credit for both HL and SL International Baccalaureate exams not identified with a gtPathways category is administered by the University of Colorado Denver, and credit may be applied to a CU Denver Core, major, or elective credit.
For any language in the four-semester sequence.
ML1- First Year, first semester (ex: Beginning Spanish I)
ML2- First Year, second semester (ex: Beginning Spanish II)
ML3- Second Year, first semester (ex: Intermediate Spanish I)
ML4- Second Year, second semester (ex: Intermediate Spanish II)
ML5- Any higher level language courses where language acquisition is needed.
CU Denver School Code: 01398
Send Official Score Reports To:
CU Denver Office of Admissions
Campus Box 167, P.O. Box 173364
Denver, CO 80217-3364
Official Score Reports and Information May Be Obtained By Contacting:
International Baccalaureate Organization
Telephone: 301-202-3025
Website: www.ibo.org
E-mail: transcripts.ibna@ibo.org
