Advanced Placement (AP)
If you’ve taken Advanced Placement (AP) courses in high school, you could be eligible to earn college credit at UW-Green Bay. By achieving the required scores on your AP exams, you can skip certain college courses and save time and money toward your degree.
What are AP Exams?
An AP exam is a standardized test that allows high school students to demonstrate their knowledge of college-level material. If you score high enough, you can receive college credits for certain UW-Green Bay courses. For more information, visit the College Board's AP student resource site.
Who Can Earn AP Credit?
High school students who take AP exams and score at or above the UW-Green Bay credit threshold are eligible to receive credits.
When & Where to take AP Exams
AP exams are typically administered in high schools each year in May. Check with your school to find the exact dates and locations.
Cost for AP Exams
Each AP exam costs $96. However, financial aid may be available for eligible students, so be sure to ask your school’s AP coordinator for details.
AP Study Guides
To help prepare for AP testing, Modern States Education Alliance offers free study guides.
Why Take AP Exams?
Taking AP exams can help you get credit for prior learning which can help you to:
- Save on tuition by reducing the number of college courses you need to take.
- Graduate faster by earning credits before starting college.
- Place into advanced courses in subjects that interest you.
How AP Credits Work at UWGB
AP exam scores translate into specific course credits at UW-Green Bay. For example, score 3 on AP Biology to earn 4 credits for BIOL 201 and 202. Or score 4 on AP Chemistry to earn 5 credits for CHEM 211/213. Use the table below to check how your AP scores translate to UW-Green Bay credits.
Things to Know About AP Credits
- Credits are only awarded for specific UW-Green Bay courses or department electives.
- You cannot earn credit for a course that’s already on your transcript.
- Retroactive and AP credits may not transfer to other colleges or universities, so always verify transfer policies.
Find Your AP Credit Equivalencies
Use the table below to check how your AP scores translate to UW-Green Bay credits.
| AP Exam | Passing Score | UWGB Course | Credits | Gen Ed Fulfilled | Core Curriculum Fulfilled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| African American Studies | 3 | HIST elective | 3 | ES | |
| African American Studies | 4,5 | HIST 207 | 3 | ETS | ES |
| Art History | 3,4,5 | ART 102 & 103 | 6 | FIN | CAI |
| 2-D Art and Design | 3,4,5 | ART 107 | 3 | FIN | CAI |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3,4,5 | ART 106 | 3 | FIN | CAI |
| Biology | 3,4,5 | BIOL 201 & 202 | 4 | BIO | SMI |
| Capstone, Research* | 3,4,5 | Lower Level elective | 3 | ||
| Capstone, Seminar* | 3,4,5 | Lower Level elective | 3 | ||
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM elective | 3 | NAT | SMI |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 211/213 | 5 | NAT | SMI |
| Chemistry | 5 | CHEM 211/213 & 212/214 | 10 | NAT | SMI |
| Chinese Language & Culture | 3,4,5 | HUM STUD elective | 3 | GC | GP |
| Computer Science A | 3,4,5 | COMP SCI 256 | 4 | ||
| Computer Science AB | 3,4,5 | COMP SCI elective | 8 | ||
| Computer Science Principles | 3,4,5 | COMP SCI elective | 4 | ||
| Drawing | 3,4,5 | ART 105 | 3 | FIN | CAI |
| Economics, Macro or Micro | 3 | ECON elective | 1.5 | ||
| Economics, Macro | 4,5 | ECON 202 | 3 | SOC | QR |
| Economics, Micro | 4,5 | ECON 203 | 3 | SOC | |
| English: Lang & Comp | 3 | WF 100 | 3 | ||
| English: Lang & Comp | 4,5 | WF 100 & 105 | 6 | ENG COMP | |
| English: Lit & Comp | 3 | ENG 104 | 3 | HUM | HCV |
| English: Lit & Comp | 4,5 | WF 100 & ENG 104 | 6 | HUM | HCV |
| Environmental Science | 3,4,5 | ENV SCI 102 | 3 | NAT | SMI |
| European History | 3 | HIST elective | 3 | HUM | |
| European History | 4,5 | HIST 102 & HIST elective | 6 | HUM | |
| French Language & Culture | 3 | FRENCH 201 | 3 | GP | |
| French Language & Culture | 4 | FRENCH 202 | 3 | GC | GP |
| French Language & Culture | 5 | FRENCH 320 | 3 | GC | GP |
| French Literature | 3,4,5 | FRENCH elective | 3 | GC or HUM | GP |
| German Language & Culture | 3 | GERMAN 201 | 3 | GP | |
| German Language & Culture | 4 | GERMAN 202 | 3 | GC | GP |
| German Language & Culture | 5 | GERMAN 320 | 3 | GC | GP |
| Gov't & Politics (U.S.) | 3,4,5 | POLI SCI 101 | 3 | SOC | HSB |
| Gov't & Politics (Comparative) | 3,4,5 | POLI SCI 100 | 3 | SOC or GC | GP |
| Human Geography | 3,4,5 | GEOG 210 | 3 | QL or SOC | |
| Italian Language & Culture | 3,4,5 | ITALIAN 102 | 4 | GC | GP |
| Japanese Language & Culture | 3 | JAPANESE 101 | 4 | GP | |
| Japanese Language & Culture | 4 | JAPANESE 102 | 4 | GC | GP |
| Japanese Language & Culture | 5 | JAPANESE 203 | 4 | GP | |
| Latin | 3,4,5 | HUM STUD elective | 3 | HUM | HCV |
| Math: Calculus AB | 3,4,5 | MATH 202 | 4 | QL | QR |
| Math: Calculus BC (the Calc BC exam includes a Calc AB subscore; students who do not achieve a 3,4 or 5 on the overall Calc BC exam, but who achieve a 3,4 or 5on the Calc AB subscore will receive the credit awarded for Calc AB above) | 3,4,5 | MATH 202 & 203 | 8 | QL | QR |
| Math: Precalculus | 3,4,5 | MATH 104 | 4 | QR | |
| Music Theory | 3,4,5 | MUSIC 115 & 151 | 4 | FIN | |
| Physics: B # | 3 | PHYSICS elective | 10 | NAT | SMI |
| Physics: B # | 4,5 | PHYSICS 103/203 & 104/204 | 10 | NAT | SMI/QR |
| Physics: B # | SMI | ||||
| Physics: 1 | 3 | PHYSICS elective | 5 | NAT | SMI |
| Physics: 1 | 4,5 | PHYSICS 103/203 | 5 | NAT or QL | SMI/QR |
| Physics: 2 | 3 | PHYSICS elective | 5 | NAT | SMI |
| Physics: 2 | 4,5 | PHYSICS 104/204 | 5 | NAT | SMI |
| Physics: C (Mechanics) | 3 | PHYSICS elective | 5 | NAT | SMI |
| Physics: C (Mechanics) | 4,5 | PHYSICS 201/203 | 5 | NAT or QL | SMI/QR |
| Physics: C (Electricity & Magnetism) | 3 | PHYSICS elective | 5 | NAT | SMI |
| Physics: C (Electricity & Magnetism) | 4,5 | PHYSICS 202/204 | 5 | NAT | SMI/QR |
| Psychology | 3,4,5 | PSYCH 102 | 3 | SOC | HSB |
| Spanish Language & Culture | 3 | SPANISH 201 | 3 | GP | |
| Spanish Language & Culture | 4 | SPANISH 202 | 3 | GC | GP |
| Spanish Language & Culture | 5 | SPANISH 225 | 3 | GC | GP |
| Spanish Literature & Culture | 3,4,5 | SPANISH elective | 3 | HUM or GC | GP |
| Statistics | 3,4,5 | MATH 260 | 4 | QL | QR |
| U.S. History | 3 | HIST elective | 3 | HUM | |
| U.S. History | 4,5 | HIST 205 & HIST 206 | 6 | HUM | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HIST elective | 3 | GC or HUM | GP |
| World History: Modern | 4,5 | HIST 103 & 104 | 6 | GC or HUM | GP |
*AP Research and Seminar content may vary within the course, so speak to the appropriate Department Chair upon enrollment for more information. #Course discontinued but will still receive credit if taken.
Last updated: March 27, 2025
Have Questions?
For questions about Advanced Placement Testing, contact Pam Gilson at testing@uwgb.edu or 920-465-2221.