Credit by Exam: Abitur - Certificate of General University Maturity
The University awards credit for the successful completion of the Hochschulreife with a Durchschnittsnote (average grade) of 1 (sehr gut/very good) or 2 (gut/good). Additionally, individual subject grades of 10-15 on the 15 point scale must be earned for credit.
NOTE: Students may only receive advanced standing once for a particular George Mason University course. Duplicate transfer credit will not be awarded.
| Subject | Grade | GMU Course | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology* | 10-15 | BIOL 103 & 104 | 8 |
| Chemistry* | 10-15 | CHEM 211-212 | 8 |
| English* | 10-15 | ENGL 100 | 3 |
| French* | 10-15 | FREN 350 | 3 |
| German | 10-15 | GERM 310 & 325 | 6 |
| History* | 10-15 | HIST 314 | 3 |
| Physics* | 10-15 | PHYS 103 & 104 | 8 |
| Social Studies* | 10-15 | HIST 100 | 3 |
*Credit awarded based upon Qualification in the tested classes (Qualifikation Im Prufungsbereich) for the Abitur.
