Earn Credit for What You Know
Transfer Students
If you have completed college courses prior to enrolling at GVSU, you may be able to transfer the credits. Please visit the GVSU Transfer Student Information page.
Credit for Military Training
The Joint Services Transcript provides documented evidence to colleges and universities of professional military education, training and occupation experiences achieved by service members and veterans.
The Joint Services Transcript is a collaborative program that replaces previous transcript programs. The JST describes your military schooling and work history in civilian terms, as a standard form, making it easier for colleges to read and recommend credits.
Your transcript shows how many credits the American Council on Education (ACE) recommends for experiences like these:
- Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) training
- Army Advanced Individual Training (AIT)
- Military jobs
- Completed courses
Your transcript may also list courses or jobs not evaluated by ACE.
CLEP and DSST
CLEP and DSST examinations are great tools for service members to earn college credit hours by demonstrating competency in various subject areas. The DANTES website also provides study resources for various subjects and practice tests. Explore the DANTES website at https://www.dantes.doded.mil
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) passing scores and GVSU equivalencies. https://www.gvsu.edu/cbe/#CLEP
DANTES SUBJECT STANDARDIZED TEST (DSST) passing scores and GVSU equivalencies. https://www.gvsu.edu/cbe/#DSST
If you are a service member interested in taking advantage of FREE CLEP exams, click on step-by-step instructions.