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Advanced Placement and
International Baccalaureate
The University of Akron offers credit for students enrolled in an International Baccalaureate program, or students who take Advanced Placement courses. See the Undergraduate Bulletin for complete details about alternative credits.
International Baccalaureate
The University of Akron recognizes the academic quality of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and the efforts of students enrolled in IB coursework by awarding advanced-standing credit for the completion of the IB Diploma. Higher level examination scores are considered for departmental credit in the areas of
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Although minimum scores for the awarding of credit vary by subject area, generally scores of four or five are sufficient. No credit is awarded for IB Subsidiary examinations, with the exception of some foreign languages.
For additional information, contact the University College Dean’s Office at 330-972-7066.
Advanced Placement
Many high schools offer AP courses for possible college credit. By enrolling in such courses during high school and taking Advanced Placement Tests at the end of each course, high school students may earn undergraduate credits in a number of different academic areas.
AP Exam |
AP Score |
Course(s) Awarded |
Credits Awarded |
| Art History | 3 |
|
3 |
| 4 |
|
3 |
|
| 5 |
|
3 |
|
| Biology | 3 |
|
4 |
| 4 |
|
4 |
|
| 5 |
|
4 |
|
| Calculus AB | 3, 4, or 5 |
|
4 |
| Calculus BC | 3, 4 or 5 |
|
4 |
| Chemistry | 3 |
|
4 |
| 4 or 5 |
|
4 |
|
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 |
|
4 |
| 4 |
|
4 |
|
| 5 |
|
4 |
|
| Comparative Government & Politics | 3 |
|
3 |
| 4 or 5 |
|
4 |
|
| Computer Science A | 3, 4, or 5 |
|
4 |
| Computer Science AB | 3 or 4 |
|
4 |
| 5 |
|
4 4 |
|
| English Language | 3, 4, or 5 |
|
4 |
| English Literature | 3, 4, or 5 |
|
4 |
| English Language & English Literature | 3, 4, or 5 |
|
4 |
| Environmental Science | 3, 4, or 5 |
|
3 |
| European History | 3 |
|
3 |
| 4, or 5 |
|
4 3 |
|
| French Language | 3 |
|
4 |
| 4 |
|
4 |
|
| 5 |
|
4 |
|
| French Literature | 3 |
|
4 |
| 4 or 5 |
|
4 |
|
| German Language | 3 |
|
4 |
| 4 |
|
4 |
|
| 5 |
|
4 |
|
| Human Geography | 3, 4, or 5 |
|
2 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 |
|
4 |
| 4 |
|
4 |
|
| 5 |
|
4 |
|
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 |
|
4 |
| 4 |
|
4 |
|
| 5 |
|
4 |
|
| Latin Literature | 3 |
|
4 |
| 4 |
|
4 |
|
| 5 |
|
4 |
|
| Latin: Vergil | 3 |
|
4 |
| 4 or 5 |
|
4 |
|
| Macroeconomics | 3, 4 or 5 |
|
3 |
| Microeconomics | 3, 4 or 5 |
|
3 |
| Music Theory | 3 |
|
4 |
| 4 or 5 |
|
4 |
|
| Physics B | 3, 4 or 5 |
|
2 2 |
| Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism | 3, 4 or 5 |
|
4 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3, 4 or 5 |
|
4 |
| Psychology | 3, 4 or 5 |
|
3 |
| Spanish Language | 3 |
|
4 |
| 4 |
|
4 |
|
| 5 |
|
4 |
|
| Spanish Literature | 3 |
|
4 |
| 4 or 5 |
|
4 |
|
| Stastics | 3 |
|
3 |
| 4 or 5 |
|
2 |
|
| Studio Art: 2-D Design | 3 |
|
3 |
| 4 |
|
3 |
|
| 5 |
|
3 |
|
| Studio Art: 3-D Design | 3 |
|
3 |
| 4 |
|
3 |
|
| 5 |
|
3 |
|
| Studio Art: Drawing | 3 |
|
3 |
| 4 or 5 |
|
3 |
|
| U.S. Government & Politics | 3, 4, or 5 |
|
4 |
| U.S. History | 3, 4, or 5 |
|
4 |
| World History | 3, 4, or 5 |
|
4 |
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