Advanced Placement

With Credit In recognition of the strength of many advanced programs in secondary schools, college credits can be awarded based on satisfactory scores on Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations. Three or more semester hours’ credit may be granted for each AP examination passed with a score of 4 or 5, and higher-level IB examinations passed with a score of 5 or better. These tests measure competence in specific college-level academic areas. More information can be found at: https://www.up.edu/admissions/apply/transferring-credit.html. 

There is no grade attached to AP or IB examinations. Therefore, it is not included in the student's grade point average.

Without Credit Those who do not qualify for advanced placement with credit according to the provisions mentioned above may be assigned to advanced first-year or sophomore sections of certain classes if, in the judgment of the dean of the college or school, the student’s preparation is adequate. In the event of such advanced placement, no credit is given for any preparatory classes bypassed.