University at Buffalo, State University of New York

University at Buffalo, State University of New York AP credit

What each AP score earns at University at Buffalo, State University of New York for 2026-2027: 39 exams, credit shown in semester hours. Always confirm with the school before you plan your schedule.

Rules that apply to every exam

Only AP scores of 3 or higher earn credit at UB; scores of 1 or 2 earn nothing.
APC999TR is UB General Exam Credit, not a specific course.
Maximum award for AP Calculus is 8 credits total, including AB subscores on BC exams.
Only 6 credits of AP Studio Art will be accepted toward Art major requirements.
AP Capstone Diploma students with 3 or higher on all parts receive 3 additional general exam credits.
UB gives no additional credit for taking only AP Seminar or AP Research.
Official AP scores must be sent by College Board to SUNY Center Buffalo, school code 2925.

AP exam	Score	Credit	Courses
AP African American Studies	3+	3	AAS100LEC
AP Art History	3+	6	AHI101LEC
AP Biology	4+	8	BIO201LEC, APC 999TRAlso matches BIO129-BIO130. Intended for non-majors to satisfy the Scientific Literacy and Inquiry Requirement
	3	8	APC999TR
AP Calculus AB	4+	4	MTH141LRMaximum award for AP Calculus is 8 credits total. All BC exams include an AB sub score.
	3	4	APC999TRMaximum award for AP Calculus is 8 credits total. All BC exams include an AB sub score.
AP Calculus BC	4+	4	MTH142LRMaximum award for AP Calculus is 8 credits total. All BC exams include an AB sub score.
	3	4	APC999TRMaximum award for AP Calculus is 8 credits total. All BC exams include an AB sub score.
AP Calculus BC (AB subscore)	4+	4	MTH141LRMaximum award for AP Calculus is 8 credits total. All BC exams include an AB sub score.
	3	4	APC999TRMaximum award for AP Calculus is 8 credits total. All BC exams include an AB sub score.
AP Chemistry	4+	9	CHE101LR, CHE113LAB, CHE102LR, CHE114LAB
	3	9	APC999TR
AP Chinese Language and Culture	4+	7	CHI201LEC, CHI202LECContact the Department of Linguistics if continuing in this language
	3	6	APC999TREquivalent to proficiency for admission to Chinese Minor
AP Comparative Government and Politics	4+	3	PSC103LEC
	3	3	APC999TR
AP Computer Science A	5	4	CSE115LR
	3–4	4	APC999TR
AP Computer Science Principles	4+	4	CSE101LLB
	3	4	APC999TR
AP English Language and Composition	4+	4	ENG105LEC
	3	3	APC999TR
AP English Literature and Composition	3+	3	ENG999TR200200-Level elective for ENG majors
AP Environmental Science	4+	3	GEO104LECAlso matches as EVS118LEC
	3	3	GEO104LEC
AP European History	3+	6	HIS999TRMODModern European area requirement for HIS majors. Credit applies toward concentration and distribution requirements but not the overall 12 courses/36 credit hours for the History major.
AP French Language and Culture	5	3	FR999TR200200-level French elective. Please contact the Romance Language and Literature department for exact articulation.
	4	3	FR202DIS
	3	3	FR112DIS
AP German Language and Culture	5	6	GER337LEC, APC999TR
	4	6	GER151LEC, GER152LEC
	3	6	GER151LEC, APC999TR
AP Human Geography	3+	3	GEO102LECAlso matches as GEO103LEC.
AP Italian Language and Culture	5	3	ITA202DIS
	4	3	ITA201DIS
	3	3	ITA112DIS
AP Japanese Language and Culture	4+	8	JPN201LEC, JPN202LEC
	3	6	JPN201LEC, APC999TR
AP Latin: Vergil	4+	6	LAT302LEC
	3	6	APC999TR
AP Macroeconomics	4+	3	ECO181LD
	3	3	APC999TR
AP Microeconomics	4+	3	ECO182LD
	3	3	APC999TR
AP Music Theory	3+	3	MUS104LEC
AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based	3+	5	PHY101LR, PHY151LAB
AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based	3+	5	PHY102LR, PHY152LAB
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism	4+	4	PHY108LRWill also grant 1 credit for PHY158LAB if student received a 4 or 5 in the Physics C: Mechanics exam. Students must have taken both Physics C exams and scored 4 or 5 in each to receive PHY158LAB credit.
	3	4	APC999TR
AP Physics C: Mechanics	4+	4	PHY107LR
	3	4	APC999TR
AP Precalculus	4+	4	MTH114LEC
	3	3	APC999TR
AP Psychology	4+	3	PSY101LEC
	3	3	APC999TR
AP Spanish Language and Culture	5	3	SPA207LEC
	4	3	SPA202DIS
	3	3	SPA112DIS
AP Spanish Literature and Culture	5	3	SPA210LEC
	4	3	SPA202DIS
	3	3	SPA201DIS
AP Statistics	4+	4	STA119LEC/REC
	3	4	APC999TR
AP Studio Art: 2-D Art and Design	3+	6	ART105LABOnly 6 credits of AP Studio Art will be accepted toward Art major requirements
AP Studio Art: 3-D Art and Design	3+	6	ART120LABOnly 6 credits of AP Studio Art will be accepted toward Art major requirements
AP Studio Art: Drawing	3+	6	ART111LABOnly 6 credits of AP Studio Art will be accepted toward Art major requirements
AP United States Government and Politics	4+	3	PSC101LEC
	3	3	APC999TR
AP United States History	3+	6	HIS999TRUSHU.S. history area requirement for HIS majors. Credit applies toward concentration and distribution requirements but not the overall 12 courses/36 credit hours for the History major.
AP World History: Modern	3+	6	HIS999TRAALAsian, African and Latin American area for HIS majors. Credit applies toward concentration and distribution requirements but not the overall 12 courses/36 credit hours for the History major.