CCCC: Biology Offerings

The options for completion below include the minimum number of credit hours a student can expect to receive coupled with the most stringent requirement for universal acceptance. Some institutions may award more credit hours or accept lower AP or IB scores. Students should consult their institution of choice for specific requirements.

Students will receive at least four (4) degree credits for Biology from the participating institutions by completing one of the following options below:
  1. Biology International Baccalaureate Exam with a score of 5 or higher*
  2. Biology Advanced Placement Exam with a score of 5
  3. Dual Enrollment Biology I and/or II (VCCS course numbers 101 and 102) with a grade of C or higher**
Note: Students attending University of Virginia, College of William & Mary, and Virginia Tech should consult their institution to determine if credit will be awarded for dual enrollment courses in biology.

*CICV member institutions require that students take the IB higher level exam. Hampden-Sydney College and Marymount University require a minimum score of 6 on IB exams.
**University of Richmond, Hampden-Sydney College and Washington and Lee University review dual enrollment courses on a case-by-case basis.