Examination Credit Frequently Asked Questions
Testing Center handles the loading of test scores and articulation of test credit into student accounts. More information about the types of Examination Credit can be found on the Examination Credit webpage.
For information regarding Transfer Credits, please email SAE-TransferCredit@osu.edu
Advanced Placement (AP)
Please have the student email the Testing Center from their OSU email address. When an advisor emails us, it creates a separate record in Salesforce.
The student should first check their Advising Report to see if their AP scores have been posted to their account. They can generate an Advising Report by logging into their Buckeye Link account and selecting “Generate Advising Report” under their Academics section. All test scores, including AP, will be posted in the left column under “Test Results”.
If the student does not see their AP scores on their account, please have the student log in to their College Board account and follow the selection path:
- Home > AP Scores > View Your Scores > Score Send Order History
A reasonable amount of time for a student to wait for score postings is roughly 48-72 hours. Students do not need to send their proof of their scores to the Testing Center. We will retrieve them through the official College Board website.
First, ensure that the student's AP scores earn course credit by checking OSU's course equivalencies on our Advance Placement webpage.
If the student's AP scores earn credit and EM credit is not posted to their account, reach out to the Testing Center email and let them know course credit from AP scores is missing from their account.
Placement Tests
OSU only offers placement testing proctoring in the Summer for students attending orientation. Otherwise, students will need to contact the respective department regarding their placement.
For more information regarding Math Placement exams, visit the Math Placement Test webpage.
Any questions can be directed towards ASC-mpt@osu.edu.
The Testing Center does not proctor Language Placement Tests. For more information regarding Language Placement exams, visit the Language Placement Test webpage.
Any questions can be directed towards cllc@osu.edu.
During Summer Orientation for incoming students, the Testing Center will proctor Spanish, French, and German language exams. If a student wishes to test for a different language than the three listed, they can contact cllc@osu.edu
The Testing Center does not post scores for any MultiCAT exam (Spanish, French, and German). All other languages will send Language Placement Forms to the Testing Center for posting.
Regardless, all inquiries for Language Placement Test scores are deferred to the CLLC. For questions regarding Language Placement Test scores, please contact the CLLC.
Additionally, if you are inquiring about the Seal of Biliteracy (SOBL) credit, please reach out to the CLLC.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Yes, the Testing Center is responsible for posting IB scores to student accounts. We receive a large amount of scores in early July of each year. Please allow for 2 weeks from score release date for your scores to be posted to your account.
If you do not see your scores on Buckeyelink, please check with the International Baccalaureate website that your scores were officially sent to Ohio State. If they were, please reach out to the Testing Center email.
First, ensure that the student's IB scores earn course credit by checking OSU's course equivalencies on our IB Credit webpage.
If the student's IB scores earn credit and EM credit is not posted to their account, reach out to the Testing Center email and let them know course credit from IB scores is missing from their account. Please note on the site that there is a new policy, effective for students enrolling in Autumn 2026 regarding IB Tests.