to entering students who have qualifying scores on the Advanced Placement (AP) tests. Students may receive credit in any academic discipline in which an AP test is offered so long as they take the test before the end of their senior year of high school.
Students should have their AP score reports sent directly to the Office of Admission at the University (College Code 5820) in the summer following the senior year of high school.
Students may view their AP credits by going to the SIS.
Questions regarding Advanced Placement policies and procedures should be directed to:
Office of Admission
University of Virginia
P. O. Box 400160
Charlottesville, VA 22904
(434) 982-3200.
After matriculation, students should direct such questions to the College Registrar's office in 138 Monroe Hall.
The College reserves the right to change these policies at any time prior to the student’s matriculation. Credit awarded may change as the College and departments review examinations and related material. Please check this web site often to verify credit award policy.
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AP Examination |
Score |
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Art (Studio) |
4 or 5 |
3 credits earned for ARTS 1000T |
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Art (2D Design) |
--- |
NO CREDIT |
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Art (3D Design) |
--- |
NO CREDIT |
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Art (History) |
4 or 5 |
8 credits earned for ARTH 1051 and ARTH 1052 |
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Biology
[No laboratory credit given] |
4 or 5 |
6 credits earned for BIOL 2010 and 2020 |
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Chemistry
[No laboratory credit given.] |
4 or 5 |
6 credits earned for CHEM 1410 and 1420 |
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Chinese Language and Culture |
5 |
Exemption from CHIN 2020 |
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Computer Science A* |
5 |
3 credits earned for C S 1110 |
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Computer Science AB* |
4 or 5 |
grade of 4 = 3 credits earned for CS 1110; grade of 5 = 3 credits for CS 1110 and 3 credits for CS 2110 |
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Economics (Micro) |
5 |
3 credits earned for ECON 2010 |
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Economics (Macro) |
5 |
3 credits earned for ECON 2020 |
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English (Language) |
5 |
3 credits earned for ENWR 1510 |
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English (Literature) |
4 or 5 |
3 credits earned for ENGL 1000T |
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Environmental Sciences |
4 or 5 |
3 credits earned for EVSC 1010 |
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French Language** |
3 |
Exemption from FREN 2020 |
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4 or 5 |
Exemption from FREN 2020 and 3 credits earned for FREN 3031 |
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French Literature** |
3 |
Exemption from FREN 2020 |
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4 or 5 |
Exemption from FREN 2020 and 3 credits earned for FREN 3032; placement normally in FREN 3031 |
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German (Language)*** |
4 |
3 credits earned for GERM 2010 |
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5 |
6 credits earned for GERM 2010 and GERM 2020 |
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Government (U.S. Govt. & Politics) |
4 or 5 |
3 credits earned for PLAP 1000T |
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Government (Comparative Govt. & Politics) |
4 or 5 |
3 credits earned for PLCP 1000T |
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History (United States) |
5 |
3 credits earned for HIST 2000T**** |
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History (European) |
5 |
3 credits earned for HIST 2000T**** |
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History (World) |
5 |
3 credits earned for HIST 2000T |
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Human Geography |
--- |
NO CREDIT |
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Japanese Language and Culture |
5 |
Exemption from 2020 |
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Latin (Vergil) |
4 or 5 |
Exemption from LATI 2010 and 2020; 3 credits for LATI 3000T |
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Latin (Caesar and Vergil) |
4 or 5 |
Exemption from LATI 2010 and 2020; 3 credits for LATI 3000T |
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Math (AB) |
4 or 5 |
4 credits earned for MATH 1310 |
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Math (BC) |
4 or 5 AB subscore |
4 credits earned for MATH 1310 |
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4 or 5 |
8 credits earned for MATH 1310 and 1320 |
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Music (Listening and Literature) |
4 or 5 |
3 credits earned for MUSI 1010 |
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Music (Theory) |
4 or 5 |
3 credits earned for MUSI 2000T |
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Physics B |
4 or 5 |
8 credits earned for PHYS 2010 and 2020 |
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Physics C |
4 or 5 |
4 credits earned for PHYS 1610 |
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Physics C (Mechanics) |
4 or 5 |
4 credits earned for PHYS 1610 (College Physics Majors) |
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Physics C (Mechanics) |
4 or 5 |
4 credits earned for PHYS 2310 (College non-majors) |
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Physics C (Electricity and Magnetism) |
4 or 5 |
8 credits earned for PHYS 2310 and 2320 (College non-majors) |
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Psychology |
4 or 5 |
3 credits earned for PSYC 1010 |
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Spanish (Language) |
4 |
6 credits for SPAN 2010 and 2020;
students may take SPAN 3010 |
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Spanish (Language) |
5 |
6 credits for SPAN 2010 and 2020; students may take any 3000-level course for which 3010 is a prerequisite (3000-3300)
NOTE: No credit is given for SPAN 3010
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Spanish (Literature) |
4 or 5 |
6 credits for SPAN 2010 and 2020.
[placement: enroll in a 3000- or 4000-level literature or culture course (not in SPAN 3010 and not in SPAN 3300)] |
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Statistics |
4 |
3 credits earned for STAT 1120 |
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Statistics |
5 |
3 credits earned for STAT 2120 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will I receive credit for a course I take at the University if I already have Advanced Placement credit for it, or if I have been exempted without credit?
No. If you take such a course here, you must waive your Advanced Placement credit. If you have placed out of a course (without having received credit), you may not take that course for degree credit. Consult your Association Dean during Fall Orientation about special circumstances.
How can I apply the AP credits I earned before coming to U.Va. and how can I apply my SAT II test scores?
Based upon your standardized test scores (SAT II Tests, AP Tests, A-level, and IB exams), University of Virginia foreign language exam scores, transfer credit from other universities, and/or dual enrollment credit, you are in the position to take more advanced courses and perhaps graduate in less than 8 semesters. AP test scores and dual enrollment courses taken PRIOR to matriculation may count toward fulfilling the College’s area requirements.
You must make sure that the College has your test scores and transcripts as soon as possible, although you may have them added after you arrive. If your Faculty Advisor has no record of your test scores when you meet during Fall Orientation, stop by 138 Monroe Hall and speak with the College Registrar.
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