Credit through test-out programs is offered for many courses. These programs offer the option of earning credit in areas in which the student already has sufficient knowledge. The testing programs accepted at Northland are:

• Advanced Placement (AP) examination taken at the high school level (minimum score of 3 required for credit);
• International Baccalaureate (IB) program;
• College Level Examination Program (CLEP) available through the registrar's office at Northland or at 800 other designated testing centers throughout the United States; and
• Equivalency Examinations.

Thirty test-out credits is the maximum allowable for AP, IB, and CLEP combined. Degree Completion students may earn a total of 30 credits through testing and portfolio options. For more information on test-out programs, contact the registrar's office.