Academic Policies

Advanced Placement (AP) Program

(Policy updated 3/20/08, clarifying which AP table to use in determining credit)

The University of Arizona accepts Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores (as well as an International Baccalaureate exam scores) as a basis for awarding credit toward a degree.  Students who complete AP classes, accelerated or honors classes in their high school may take AP exams prior to coming to the University.  Exams are administered through the College Board at high schools each May. 

AP credit is considered credit by examination at the UA.  Credit is determined from the AP credit table that applies to the date when you took the exam.  Credits you earn based on your exam performance may be counted toward your major or minor fields of study or General Education requirements.  See the AP credit table below, and contact a UA academic advisor to confirm course credit towards specific programs.

For more information about the national AP program visit the College Board Advanced Placement Program site.

For further information regarding AP at the University of Arizona, contact:

Office of Admissions and New Student Enrollment
The University of Arizona
PO Box 210040
Tucson, AZ 85721-0040

Phone: (520) 621-3237
Email: appinfo@arizona.edu
Web: Admissions Homepage

2003-04 Advanced Placement Table
Revised each March by the UA Testing Office

(Table updated 12/18/06:  added the option for Mathematics BC exam, AB sub-score)

# Unless otherwise indicated, courses used to satisfy General Education requirements will be applied to Tier Two (T2) requirements first (Arts, Individuals & Societies, Humanities, and Natural Sciences).  Additional courses will then be applied to fulfill Tier One (T1) requirements (INDV, NATS, TRAD).

*  Students have the option of using their exam score for Gen Ed/Foundations or for specific non-Gen Ed/Foundations course credit. This option should be exercised with the assistance of a college advisor.