Advanced Placement Credits
Students who meet the conditions described in this section for an Advanced Placement (AP) Examination will receive four credits and an “S” grade. This examination must be taken prior to matriculation to a college or university.
Art History – A score of 3 or higher equals ARTH 199 (may fulfill Fine Arts requirement; evaluation based on individual course basis)
Biology – A score of 4 or higher (non-Biology majors) equals BIOL 101. Students intending to major in Biology or related programs who earn a score of 4 equals BIOL 101. BIOL 101 fulfills a core lab science, but will not fulfill a major field requirement in Biology or related programs. Students intending to major in Biology or related programs who earn a score of 5 equals BIOL 243 and fulfills 4 credits towards the Biology major.
Chemistry – A score of 3 or higher may equal CHEM 100, depending on laboratory experience, at the discretion of the chair of the department. A score of 4 or higher may equal CHEM 111, depending on laboratory experience, at the discretion of the chair of the department.
Students will be required to present both coursework from class as well as lab work that includes, but is not limited to, lab notebook, lab reports, experiments, experimental procedures, completed exams, and syllabi.
Chinese – A score of 3 equals CHIN 211 (fulfills Language and Culture requirement); A score of 4 equals CHIN 212; A score of 5 equals CHIN 300
Computer Science – A score of 4 or 5 in Computer Science A equals CISC 130 or 131
Economics – A score of 4 or higher in macroeconomics equals ECON 251; A score of 4 or higher in microeconomics equals ECON 252 (either course fulfills Social Scientific Analysis requirement)
English – A score of 4 or higher in English Language/ Composition equals ENGL 199 (does not fulfill the English requirement); A score of 4 or higher in English Literature/ Composition equals ENGL 121 (fulfills 4 credits towards the English requirement)
Environmental Science – A score of 4 or higher equal ESCI 132.
French – A score of 3 equals FREN 211 (fulfills Language and Culture requirement); A score of 4 equals FREN 212; A score of 5 equals FREN 300; A score of 3 or higher in French Literature equals FREN 309 (this will count towards the major in French)
Geography – A score of 3 or higher in Human Geography equals GEOG 111 (fulfills Social Scientific Analysis requirement)
German – A score of 3 equals GERM 211 (fulfills Language and Culture requirement); A score of 4 equals GERM 212; A score of 5 equals GERM 300
History – A score of 4 or higher in European History equals HIST 199 (counts as an elective toward graduation) A score of 4 or higher in U.S. or World History equals HIST 100 (fulfills the Historical Analysis requirement)
Italian – A score of 3 equals ITAL 211 (fulfills Language and Culture requirement); A score of 4 equals ITAL 212; A score of 5 equals ITAL 300
Japanese – A score of 3 equals JAPN 211 (fulfills Language and Culture requirement); A score of 4 equals JAPN 212; A score of 5 equals JAPN 300
Latin – A score of 3 or higher equals LATN 212 (fulfills Language and Culture requirement)
Mathematics – A score of 3 or higher in Calc AB = MATH 113 (fulfills Quantitative Analysis); A score of 4 or higher in Calc BC = Math 113 & 114; AB subscore of 3 or higher in Calc BC = Math 113.
Music Theory – A score of 3 or higher may be the equivalent of MUSC 113 and a score of 4 or higher may be the equivalent of MUSC 114, however, all students who wish to transfer AP credits are required to take the music theory placement test for official placement. Review sheets and information on taking the test are available from the music department office (does not fulfill Fine Arts requirement)
Physics – Physics B: A score of 3 equals PHYS 101 (satisfies Natural Science requirement); A score of 4 or 5 equals PHYS 109-110 (satisfies Natural Science requirement);
Physics C1—Mechanics: score of 3 equals PHYS 101 (satisfies Natural Science requirement); A score of 4 or 5 equals PHYS 211 (satisfies Natural Science requirement); Physics C2—Electricity and Magnetism: A score of 3 or 4 equals PHYS 199 (satisfies Natural Science requirement); A score of 5 equals PHYS 212 (satisfies Natural Science requirement)
Physics 1: A score of 3 equals PHYS 101 (satisfies Natural Science requirement); A score of 4 or 5 equals PHYS 109 (satisfies Natural Science requirement)
Physics 2: A score of 3 equals PHYS 100 (satisfies Natural Science requirement); A score of 4 or 5 equals PHYS 110 (satisfies Natural Science requirement)
Political Science – A score of 3 or higher in Government & Politics: US equals POLS 199 (does not fulfill Social Scientific Analysis requirement). A score of 3 or higher in Comparative Government & Politics equals POLS 104 (fulfills Social Scientific Analysis requirement).
Psychology – A score of 4 or higher equals PSYC 111 (fulfills Social Scientific Analysis requirement)
Spanish Language and Culture – A score of 3 equals SPAN 211 (fulfills Language and Culture requirement); A score of 4 equals SPAN 212; A score of 5 equals SPAN 300
Spanish Literature – A score of 5 or higher equals SPAN 335 (this will count towards the major in Spanish)
Statistics – A score of 4 or higher in Statistics equals STAT 206
Studio Art – A score of 3 or higher in Studio Art equals ARTS 199 (does not fulfill Fine Arts requirement)
AP Seminar - A score of 4 or higher equals IDSC 199 and will count as 4 elective credits with an S grade. There may be instances where these credits would satisfy a major or minor requirement. For programs that would accept these credits, students must consult with the chair of the relevant department to determine if the seminar experience meets the learning outcomes of a required course in the major or minor. During this consultation, students may be asked to submit a syllabus and/or coursework to the department for review.
AP Research - A score of 4 or higher equals IDSC 199 and will count as 4 elective credits with an S grade. There may be instances where these credits might satisfy a major or minor requirement. For programs that would accept these credits, students must consult with the chair of the relevant department to determine if the seminar experience meets the learning outcomes of a required course in the major or minor. During this consultation, students may be asked to submit a syllabus and/or coursework to the department for review.