A-Level Credit
A-level exam scores may be eligible for transfer credit at Purdue University. Discover which exams qualify for credit evaluation, required scores, documentation and additional information.
Credit Evaluation
- Exams may be taken at either the Advanced (A-level) or Advanced Subsidiary (AS-level).
- The following A/AS-level exams are eligible for credit evaluation:
- Cambridge International A/AS-levels
- Oxford International AQA A/AS-levels
- Pearson Edexcel A/AS-levels
- AQA A/AS-levels
- OCR A/AS-levels
Required Documentation for Credit Evaluation
To have your A/AS-level exams evaluated for credit, you must provide the following documents to the Office of Admissions:
- Cambridge International A/AS-levels: Submit either an official score report ordered directly from Cambridge or a copy of your official certificate.
- A/AS-levels from all other exam boards: Submit an official certificate or a certified true copy of your results certificate.
Credit and Grading Information
- A-level exams are graded on a scale of A to E:
- A is the highest grade.
- E is the minimum passing grade.
- Undistributed credit will be granted for grades of e/E and higher on qualifying Cambridge International Exams.
- Direct course equivalencies (where available) require a minimum grade of b/B or higher.
Understanding Undistributed Credit
- Courses listed as “1XXXX” transfer as undistributed credit, meaning Purdue does not have a direct course equivalent or the minimum grade requirement for course equivalency has not been met.
- Undistributed credit appears on your Purdue student record as credit hours within the respective subject area.
- Following admission, consult with your Purdue academic advisor to determine how undistributed credit may be best used to meet curriculum requirements within your degree plan.
Additional Resources
- For course descriptions and credit hours for the specific Purdue courses listed in the table below, refer to Purdue’s course catalog.
- If you have questions, please contact the Office of Admissions.