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Benedictine University is proud to partner with nationally-recognized STEM program, Project Lead the Way (PLTW). In recognition of the rigor and content taught through PLTW’s K-12 curriculum, BenU offers incoming freshmen students an opportunity to achieve college credit upon completion of PLTW high school coursework and Benedictine University criteria requirements.

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Benedictine University Requirements to Qualify for University Credit:

High school students who have successfully completed at least (1) and a maximum of (2) PLTW course(s) listed in the table below may be granted Benedictine University general elective credit(s) subject to the following conditions:

  • Attended a certified PLTW high school
  • Official High School Transcript, including Evidence of PLTW courses completed.
  • Minimum PLTW score requirements. See chart. Pass the End of Course (EOC) National Assessment to earn an achievement-level descriptor of “Distinguished” or “Accomplished”
  • Complete BenU On-line Application by February 1. Applications will be considered after the deadline.
  • Complete Petition for External Credit form. Grade of “P” (Pass) for PLTW courses will appear on the BenU transcript for eligible courses and a nonrefundable posting fee of $10 per credit hour will be charged to your account.
  • Submit your application to [email protected] or mail to:
    Benedictine University
    Attn: Office of Admissions – PLTW
    5700 College Rd., Lisle, IL 60532
  • Enroll as an undergraduate, full-time, first year student at Benedictine University
Eligible PLTW CoursesBenedictine University College of Science and Health CourseBenU Course Credit*
PLTW Computer Science
  • Computer Science Principles
CMSC 1185 Python Programming Lab
MATH 1QCM		2 credits (QCM) General Elective
1 credit (QCM) General Elective
PLTW Engineering
  • Introduction to Engineering Design
General Elective Inquiry of Physical Science3 credits (QPS) General Elective
  • Principles of Engineering
General Elective Inquiry of Physical Science3 credits (QPS) General Elective
PLTW Biomedical Science
  • Principles of Biomedical Science
BIOL 1155 Anatomy & Physiology3 credits (QPS) General Elective
  • Human Body Systems
BIOL 1157 Introductory Anatomy & Physiology4 credits (QPS) General Elective
  • Medical Interventions
BIOL 1124 Human Health & Disease3 credits (QPS) General Elective
*Benedictine University reserves the right to update criteria
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Next Steps:

  • Complete BenU On-line Application by February 1 priority deadline, designating full time status at BenU
  • Complete the Petition for external credit form. Grade of “P” (Pass) for PLTW courses will appear on the BenU transcript for eligible courses and a nonrefundable posting fee of $10 per credit hour will be charged to your account.
  • Request Official High School Transcript, including Evidence of PLTW courses completed, to be sent to BenU
  • Upon acceptance to BenU, schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor, and let them know that you are seeking credit evaluation for PLTW courses.
  • For further information, contact the Office of Admissions Office at (630) 829-6300 or [email protected].

Requesting BenU Transcripts

    (There is a fee for the transcripts)
Transcripts can be requested HERE
For further information, contact the Office of Admissions at 630-829-6300 or [email protected]