The International Baccalaureate Organization's Diploma Programme was created in 1968. It is a demanding pre-university course of study that leads to examinations. It is designed for highly motivated secondary school students aged 16 to 19. The program has earned a reputation for rigorous assessment, much like the Advanced Placement (AP) Program. For information about the IB program, please go to www.ibo.org.

IB Credit is awarded by earning the required score in a specific subject area. To receive credit the student must furnish the Office of Admissions an official IB transcript issued directly from the International Baccalaureate Organization. Course credit awarded through the IB program will apply toward degree requirements. There will not be a specific letter grade associated with the credit earned through IB course work. A designation of IB credit will be awarded, and the grade-point average will not be affected. EKU awards credit for IB course work in the following manner.