College Credits in High School

AP - Advanced Placement Examination Program

Advanced Placement is a national program of credit through examination that offers one the opportunity to obtain recognition for college level achievement.  AP tests are administered at Vestavia Hills High School during early May.  See your counselor for more information.

Dual Enrollment

Dual Enrollment is a course taught in high school in conjunction with a college for which students receive both a high school credit and a credit at the college.  The college credit may be transferred to another institution.  Check individual colleges for their policies on accepting dual enrollment transfer credits.  If you have questions concerning dual enrollment, contact our Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction at VHHS, Dr. England.

CLEP - College Level Examination Program

CLEP is a national program of credit through examination that offers students the opportunity to obtain recognition for college level achievement.  Before students take the examinations for credit, they should consult the institutions they wish to attend to find out about their policies on "CLEP" scores and other admission requirements.  Check the college’s website or call or e-mail the Admissions Office or Counseling and Testing Service and ask for the person who has information about the "CLEP" credit by examination policy.