Students who achieved good results in the relevant subjects/ courses of the following qualification or equivalent may apply for credit exemption during the pre-matriculation period:
| Qualification | Minimum Score/Grade Obtained for a Subject/Course to be Considered for Credit Exemption |
|---|---|
| Full -Time Diploma from any Local Polytechnic | B |
| GCE A Level | B |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) | 5 |
| NUS High School Diplomas | B |
| Advanced Placement Examinations | 4 |
| College-Level Examination Program (Subject examinations only) | mean score achieved by students in the national norms sample or a minimum score of 50, whichever is higher |
Credit Exemption may be accepted subject to the following conditions and restrictions:
- The subject(s) or course(s) must be comparable in academic quality to the modules offered by the Institute. The final decision regarding the credits exemption remains at the Institute’s discretion.
- Application for credit exemption is strictly via IN4SIT during the stipulated application period stated in the academic calendar. Please refer to IN4SIT for the step-by-step guide.
- Upon submission on IN4SIT, applicant must submit a copy of the official transcript and course syllabus with details of course duration, credit hours, assessment methods, topics, etc., to registrar.sg@digipen.edu.
- A validation examination may be conducted to determine the applicant’s knowledge of the subject.
- “Credit” or “Pass” grades will not be accepted for credit exemption.
- Outcome of the applications will be published in IN4SIT by week 2 of the next trimester.
If a course is accepted for credit, it will be counted as an exemption. No grade points from the exempted modules will be calculated in the Institute grade point average.