Resources for universities and applicants in the USA and Canada
Recognition policy summaries
As part of the college search process, IB students and their parents seek universities that recognize the rigour of the IB. As the number of colleges and universities actively recruiting IB Diploma students grows, it is important for universities to make their IB policies available for review. In the past, this information was in a bound book format. Currently, policy statements for many universities in both the United States and Canada are online.
Policies for some universities have been summarized in "policy summary charts" available in PDF format below. These are updated annually. Only universities that have chosen to participate at the time of the survey are represented. Other universities not shown may or may not have an IB recognition policy. The policy summary definitions document explains what each column in the chart represents.
Recognition Policy Summary Charts
All provinces May 2010 PDF, 38 kb Alabama Mar 2010 Arizona Mar 2010 PDF, 28 kb California May 2010 PDF, 32 kb Colorado Oct 2009 PDF, 28 kb District of Columbia May 2010 PDF, 29 kb Florida May 2010 PDF, 28 kb Georgia May 2010 PDF, 25 kb Illinois Jan 2010 PDF, 28 kb Indiana Mar 2010 PDF, 24 kb Kentucky Mar 2010 PDF, 28 kb Louisiana Mar 2010 PDF, 28 kb Maryland May 2010 PDF, 29 kb Massachusetts Oct 2009 PDF, 28 kb Michigan Mar 2010 PDF, 24 kb Minnesota Oct 2009 PDF, 24 kb Missouri Mar 2010 PDF, 24 kb New Jersey Jan 2010 PDF, 25 kb New York Nov 2009 PDF, 29 kb North Carolina Jan 2010 PDF, 28 kb Ohio Jan 2010 PDF, 25 kb Oregon Oct 2009 PDF, 28 kb Pennsylvania Mar 2010 PDF, 28 kb South Carolina Mar 2010 PDF, 23 kb Tennessee Mar 2010 PDF, 23 kb Texas May 2010 PDF, 29 kb Vermont Jan 2010 PDF, 25 kb Virginia May 2010 PDF, 32 kb Washington Oct 2009 PDF, 28 kb Wisconsin Oct 2009 PDF, 28 kb
If your university would like to update the policy as it appears in one of the charts above, please download the policy summary update form (106 kb) and return the completed form by email to IB Vancouver as indicated. If your university has not previously participated, but would like to, contact Lesley Moore 1.866.826.4262 for details.
These summaries are only intended to present a general overview of IB recognition policies. The information provided reflects responses to a questionnaire sent to universities and verified with those responsible. It is accurate as of the date noted above.