Advanced Placement Examination Policy

The University of Puget Sound may grant lower division credit for a student's results on an Advanced Placement (AP) Examination.  The university's goal in granting credit for AP Exams is to award students a fair amount of credit for their advanced study in high school; to ensure that students are placed in the next appropriate course, should they continue to study in that discipline; and to direct students into courses that will supplement their academic achievement in high school. Students will not be allowed more than a total of 8 units based on AP results. Additionally, AP results may not be applied to university core requirements.

Note: A student who earns exemption from a Puget Sound course who also takes that course (or a course preparatory to the exempted course) is subject to a revision of the original AP evaluation and a possible reduction or credit.

Use the link below to view the details regarding specific grade requirements, credit awards, and course exemptions for each examination.

Advanced Placement Exam Policy