AP, IB, and A Level Credit
Challenging yourself academically through Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or A Level (Advanced Level) courses while in high school is an excellent way to begin to prepare yourself for the rigor of college work. UConn provides transfer credit opportunities for AP, IB, and A Level coursework, providing a certain score is achieved on the exam.
College Board AP Examination Transfer Guidelines
2025-2026 Academic Year
AP examination scores must be sent directly from the College Board to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Please refer to the College Board website for information on score reporting services.
Arts
| AP Exam | Score | UConn Course Equivalent Granted | Credits Granted |
|---|---|---|---|
| AP Art History | 4, 5 | ARTH 1137 and 1138 | 6 |
| AP Music Theory | 4, 5 | MUSI 1011 | 3 |
| AP Studio Art: Drawing | 4, 5 | ART 1030 | 3 |
| AP Studio Art: 2-D Design | 4, 5 | ART/Studio 1000-level | 3 |
| AP Studio Art: 3-D Design | 4, 5 | ART/Studio 1000-level | 3 |
English
| AP Exam | Score | UConn Course Equivalent Granted | Credits Granted |
|---|---|---|---|
| AP English Language and Composition | 4, 5 | ENGL 1011 | 4 |
| AP English Literature and Composition | 4, 5 | ENGL 1011 | 4 |
History & Social Science
| AP Exam | Score | UConn Course Equivalent Granted | Credits Granted |
|---|---|---|---|
| AP African American Studies | 4, 5 | AFRA 91000 | 3 |
| AP Comparative Government and Politics | 4, 5 | POLS 1202 | 3 |
| AP European History | 4, 5 | HIST 1400 | 3 |
| AP Human Geography | 4, 5 | GEOG 1000E | 3 |
| AP Macroeconomics | 4, 5 | ECON 1202 | 3 |
| AP Microeconomics | 4, 5 | ECON 1201 | 3 |
| AP Psychology | 4, 5 | PSYC 1000-level | 3 |
| AP United States Government and Politics | 4, 5 | POLS 1602 | 3 |
| AP United States History | 4, 5 | HIST 1502 | 3 |
| AP World History | 4, 5 | HIST 1201 | 3 |
Math & Computer Science
| AP Exam | Score | UConn Course Equivalent Granted | Credits Granted |
|---|---|---|---|
| AP Calculus AB | 4, 5 | MATH 1131Q | 4 |
| AP Calculus BC* | 3 | MATH 1131Q | 4 |
| AP Calculus BC | 4, 5 | MATH 1131Q and 1132Q | 8 |
| AP Computer Science A | 4, 5 | CSE 1010 | 3 |
| AP Precalculus | 4, 5 | MATH 1060Q | 3 |
| AP Statistics | 4, 5 | STAT 1100Q | 4 |
| *AB subscore of 4 or higher |
Sciences
| AP Exam | Score | UConn Course Equivalent Granted | Credits Granted |
|---|---|---|---|
| AP Biology | 4, 5 | BIOL 1107 and 1108 | 8 |
| AP Chemistry | 4, 5 | CHEM 1127Q and 1128Q | 8 |
| AP Environmental Science | 4, 5 | NRE 1000 | 3 |
| AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based | 4, 5 | PHYS 1201Q | 4 |
| AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based | 4, 5 | PHYS 1202Q | 4 |
| AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism | 4, 5 | PHYS 1502Q | 4 |
| AP Physics C Mechanics | 4, 5 | PHYS 1501Q | 4 |
World Languages & Cultures
| AP Exam | Score | UConn Course Equivalent Granted | Credits Granted |
|---|---|---|---|
| AP Chinese Language & Culture | 4, 5 | CHIN 1114 | 4 |
| AP French Language and Culture | 4, 5 | FREN 3267 | 3 |
| AP German Language and Culture | 4 | GERM 1004 | 4 |
| AP German Language and Culture | 5 | GERM 3233 | 3 |
| AP Italian Language & Culture | 4, 5 | ILCS 3239 | 3 |
| AP Latin | 4, 5 | CAMS 2000-level | 3 |
| AP Spanish Language & Culture | 4, 5 | SPAN 3178 | 3 |
| AP Spanish Literature & Culture | 4, 5 | Spanish Literature 2000-level | 3 |
International Baccalaureate Transfer Guidelines
2025-2026 Academic Year
- Higher Level (HL) exams are considered for transfer credit, with or without the IB Diploma.
- The IB Diploma is required for consideration of transfer credit for Standard Level (SL) exams.
- Credits will be awarded for the courses listed in the chart below.
- Credit in other subjects with scores of 5, 6, or 7 will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with credit awarded at the discretion of the individual academic department.
- The official IB transcript must be sent directly from the IB Office to Undergraduate Admissions at the following address:
University of Connecticut
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
2131 Hillside Road, Unit 3088
Storrs, CT 06269-3088
| IB Exam | Score | UConn Course Equivalent Granted | Credits Granted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology HL | 5, 6, 7 | BIOL 1107 & BIOL 1108 | 8 |
| Biology SL | 5, 6, 7 | BIOL 91500 | 4 |
| Chemistry HL | 5, 6, 7 | CHEM 1127Q and 1128Q | 8 |
| Chemistry SL | 5, 6, 7 | CHEM 91500 | 4 |
| Chinese A HL | 5, 6, 7 | CHIN 92600 | 4 |
| Economics HL | 6, 7 | ECON 1000 | 3 |
| Economics SL | 6, 7 | ECON 91000 | 3 |
| English A HL | 6, 7 | ENGL 1011 | 4 |
| English A SL | 6, 7 | ENGL 91000 | 3 |
| Environmental Systems and Societies SL | 5, 6, 7 | EVST 91000 | 3 |
| Geography HL | 5, 6, 7 | GEOG 1000 | 3 |
| Geography SL | 5, 6, 7 | GEOG 91000 | 3 |
| Global Politics HL | 5, 6, 7 | POLS 91000 | 3 |
| Global Politics SL | 5, 6, 7 | POLS 91000 | 3 |
| History SL | 5, 6, 7 | HIST 91000 | 3 |
| History of Africa and the Middle East HL | 5, 6, 7 | HIST 91015 | 3 |
| History of the Americas HL | 5, 6, 7 | HIST 91000 | 3 |
| History of Asia and Oceania HL | 5, 6, 7 | HIST 91015 | 3 |
| History of Europe HL | 5, 6, 7 | HIST 91000 | 3 |
| Latin HL | 5, 6, 7 | CAMS 91000 | 3 |
| Latin SL | 5, 6, 7 | CAMS 91000 | 3 |
| Math: Analysis & Approaches HL | 6, 7 | MATH 1131Q | 4 |
| Math: Analysis & Approaches SL | 6, 7 | MATH 91050 | 3 |
| Math: Applications & Interpretation HL | 7 | MATH 1131Q | 4 |
| Math: Applications & Interpretation SL | 7 | MATH 91050 | 3 |
| Philosophy HL | 5, 6, 7 | PHIL 91000 | 3 |
| Philosophy SL | 5, 6, 7 | PHIL 91000 | 3 |
| Physics HL | 5 | PHYS 1010Q | 4 |
| Physics HL | 6, 7 | PHYS 1600Q | 4 |
| Physics SL | 5 | PHYS 1010Q | 4 |
| Physics SL | 6, 7 | PHYS 1035Q | 4 |
| Psychology HL | 5, 6, 7 | PSYC 1101 | 3 |
| Psychology SL | 5, 6, 7 | PSYC 91000 | 3 |
| Social & Cultural Anthropology HL | 5, 6, 7 | ANTH 91000 | 3 |
| Social & Cultural Anthropology SL | 5, 6, 7 | ANTH 91000 | 3 |
| Spanish B HL | 5, 6, 7 | SPAN 3178 | 3 |
| Spanish B SL | 5, 6, 7 | SPAN 93000 | 3 |
A Level (Advanced Level) Transfer Guidelines
2025-2026 Academic Year
- Credit will only be considered for A Levels (Advanced Levels) with a grade of A, B, or C.
- Credit will be awarded for subjects listed in the chart below. Other A Level subjects with a grade of A, B, or C will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with credit awarded at the discretion of the individual academic department. A syllabus will be required.
- Advanced Subsidiary Level (AS Level) does not transfer.
- Official General Certificate of Education must be sent directly by the appropriate examination board to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at the following address:
University of Connecticut
Undergraduate Admissions Office
2131 Hillside Road, Unit 3088
Storrs, CT 06269-3088 - Provisional certificate is not acceptable.
| A-Level Subject | Grade | UConn Course Equivalent Granted | Credits Granted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | A, B, C | BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1108 | 8 |
| Chemistry | A | CHEM 1127Q | 4 |
| Chemistry | B | Considered on a case-by-case basis | |
| Economics | A and B | ECON 1200 | 4 |
| History | A, B, C | HIST 1203 and HIST 1400 | 6 |
| Math | A and B | MATH 1060Q and MATH 1131Q | 7 |
| Math | C | MATH 1060Q only | 3 |
| Physics | A and B | PHYS 1201Q and PHYS 1202Q | 8 |
| Physics | C | PHYS 1201Q | 4 |