University of Michigan-Dearborn AP credit

What each AP score earns at University of Michigan-Dearborn for 2026-2027: 40 exams, credit shown in credits. Always confirm with the school before you plan your schedule.

Rules that apply to every exam

Scores of 3 or better typically earn college credit at UM-Dearborn, and students may apply those credits toward their degree.
GEN credit hours are not equivalent to any UM-Dearborn course but count as general elective credit.
LDST credit is non-equivalent and could potentially satisfy a general education requirement.
UL credit is non-equivalent and may be used in upper level credit hours toward degree or in language major/minor.
Capstone credit is awarded only by petition.
Advanced Placement information is subject to change at any time.
Policy is effective for fall 2026 through summer 2027 enrolling students (Rev. Date 08/2026).

AP exam	Score	Credit	Courses
AP 2-D Art and Design	3+	3	ART 101 GEN*GEN = general elective credit
AP 3-D Art and Design	3+	3	ART 103 GEN*GEN = general elective credit
AP African American Studies	3+	4	AAAS 300
AP Art History	4+	6	ARTH 101, ARTH 102
	3	3	ARTH 101
AP Biology	5	8	BIOL 130, BIOL 140
	3–4	4	BIOL 130
AP Calculus AB	3+	4	MATH 115
AP Calculus BC	4+	8	MATH 115, MATH 116
	3	4	MATH 115
AP Capstone Research	3+	—	By Petition OnlyCredit awarded by petition only.
AP Capstone Seminar	3+	—	By Petition OnlyCredit awarded by petition only.
AP Chemistry	5	8	CHEM 134, CHEM 136
	3–4	4	CHEM 134
AP Chinese Language and Culture	4+	4	FORL 102 LDST**LDST = lower distribution credit
	3	4	FORL 101 LDST**LDST = lower distribution credit
AP Comparative Government and Politics	3+	3	POL 201
AP Computer Science A	3+	4	CIS 150
AP Computer Science Principles	3+	3	CIS 125
AP Drawing	3+	3	ART 102 GEN*GEN = general elective credit
AP English Language and Composition	5	6	COMP 105, ENGL 231
	3–4	3	COMP 105
AP English Literature and Composition	5	6	ENGL 231, COMP 105
	3–4	3	ENGL 231
AP Environmental Science	3+	4	ESCI 101
AP European History	4+	3	HIST 103
AP French Language and Culture	5	3	FREN UL***UL = upper level credit
	4	3	FREN 301
	3	4	FREN 202
AP German Language and Culture	5	3	GER 302
	4	3	GER 301
	3	4	GER 202
AP Human Geography	3+	3	GEOG 201
AP Italian Language and Culture	4+	4	FORL 102 LDST**LDST = lower distribution credit
	3	4	FORL 101 LDST**LDST = lower distribution credit
AP Japanese Language and Culture	4+	4	JPN 102 LDST**LDST = lower distribution credit
	3	4	JPN 101 LDST**LDST = lower distribution credit
AP Latin	4+	4	LAT 102
	3	4	LAT 101
AP Macroeconomics	4+	3	ECON 201
	3	3	ECON LDSTLDST = lower distribution credit
AP Microeconomics	4+	3	ECON 202
	3	3	ECON LDSTLDST = lower distribution credit
AP Music Theory	3+	3	MTHY 100
AP Physics 1	3+	4	PHYS 125
AP Physics 2	3+	4	PHYS 126
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism	3+	4	PHYS 151
AP Physics C: Mechanics	3+	4	PHYS 150
AP Precalculus	3+	4	MATH 105
AP Psychology	3+	3	PSYC 101
AP Spanish Language and Culture	5	3	SPAN UL***UL = upper level credit
	4	3	SPAN 301
	3	4	SPAN 202
AP Spanish Literature and Culture	3+	3	SPAN 300 UL***UL = upper level credit
AP Statistics	3+	3	STAT 263
AP U.S. Government and Politics	3+	3	POL 101
AP U.S. History	4+	3	HIST 111
AP World History	4+	3	HIST 100 LDST**LDST = lower distribution credit