DePauw University AP credit

What each AP score earns at DePauw University: 30 exams, credit shown in semester hours. Always confirm with the school before you plan your schedule.

Rules that apply to every exam

A maximum of eight course credits (32 semester hours) may be awarded through dual enrollment, early college, and advanced placement programs.
DePauw generally gives one course credit (four semester hours) for AP scores of 4 or 5.
No credit is given in studio art or in English language for international students.
Students should request that AP scores be sent to DePauw when they take the test so registration can be adjusted.
Questions about AP credit should be directed to the Registrar's Office.

AP exam	Score	Credit	Courses
AP Biology	4+	1	BIO 101, Molecules, Genes and Cells
AP Calculus AB	4+	1	MATH 151, Calculus IStudent may enroll in Math 152.
	3	1	MATH 151, Calculus IStudent may enroll in Math 152. If MATH 152 is completed with a 'C-' or better, 1.00 credit will be awarded for MATH 151.
AP Calculus AB Subscore	4+	1	MATH 151, Calculus ISame as AP Calculus AB.
	3	1	MATH 151, Calculus ISame as AP Calculus AB.
AP Calculus BC	4+	1	MATH 151, Calculus I, MATH 152, Calculus IIStudent may enroll in MATH 251.
	3	1	MATH 151, Calculus IStudent may enroll in Math 152 or 251. If MATH 251 is completed with a 'C-' or better, 1.00 credit will be awarded for MATH 152.
AP Chemistry	4+	1	CHEM 156, Adv. Placement/General Chemistry, CHEM 170 (1/4 course credit), Stoichiometric CalculationsCHEM 170 is worth 1/4 course credit.
AP Comparative Government and Politics	5	1	POLS 150, Comparative Politics and Government
	4	1	POLS 156B, AP in Pols: Comparative Politics
AP Computer Science A	4+	1	CSC 121, Computer Science I
	3	1	CSC 121Awarded if CSC 125 is completed with a 'C' or better.
AP English Language and Composition	4+	1	ENG 120, College Writing INot awarded to international students.
AP English Literature and Composition	4+	1	ENG 255, Topics/Literary Studies
AP Environmental Science	4+	1	GEOS 125, Intro to Environmental Science
AP European History	4+	1	HIST 156B, AP/European History
AP French Language and Literature	4+	1	FREN 206, French TopicsTo continue study in the language, students must take the placement exam.
AP German Language	4+	1	GRMN 211, Intermediate German ITo continue study in the language, students must take the placement exam.
AP History of Art	4+	1	ARTH 132, Intro Art History Ren.-Mod.
AP Human Geography	4+	1	ANTH 156, Adv. Placement/Human Geography
AP Latin Literature	4+	1	LAT 124, Elementary Latin II
AP Latin: Vergil	4+	1	LAT 124, Elementary Latin II
AP Macroeconomics	4+	1	ECON 100, Intro to EconomicsRequires scores of 4 and/or 5 in both AP Microeconomics and AP Macroeconomics.
	3	1	—Score of 3 in one and 4 or 5 in the other: 1.00 credit upon successful completion of a departmental exam.
AP Microeconomics	4+	1	ECON 100, Intro to EconomicsRequires scores of 4 and/or 5 in both AP Microeconomics and AP Macroeconomics.
	3	1	—Score of 3 in one and 4 or 5 in the other: 1.00 credit upon successful completion of a departmental exam.
AP Music Theory	4+	1	MUS 100, Fundamentals of Music Theory
AP Physics 1	4+	1	PHYS 156A, AP Physics I
AP Physics 2	4+	1	PHYS 156B, AP Physics II
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism	4+	1	PHYS 156B, AP Physics II
AP Physics C: Mechanics	4+	1	PHYS 156A, AP Physics I
AP Psychology	4+	1	PSY 100, Introductory Psychology
AP Spanish Language and Literature	4+	1	HISP 156, AP SpanishTo continue study in the language, students must take the placement exam.
AP Statistics	3+	1	MATH 141, Statistics for Professionals
AP United States Government and Politics	5	1	POLS 110P, American National Government
	4	1	POLS 156A, AP in Pols: U.S. Government
AP United States History	4+	1	HIST 156A, AP/United States History
AP World History	4+	1	HIST 156C AP/World History