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AP and IB Credits
Below is information for LSA students receiving college credit for Advanced Placement test performance or International Baccalaureate (IB) credit. If you are not an LSA student, contact your academic advisor for your school's policies.
This information is good through the 2012-2013 academic year.
French
AP Credit
Examination |
Score |
Credit |
Credit for Course |
Course Placement |
| French Language | 4 or 5 | 3 | French 250X* | French 235 |
| French Literature | 4 or 5 | 3 | French 250X* | French 235 |
* Students who earn a 4 or 5 on the AP exam in French Language or French Literature have met the language requirement and will receive 3 credits at the 270-level for French 250X (Departmental). Students receiving credit for either exam must still take French 235 before enrolling in additional courses at the concentration/minor level.
IB Credit
International Baccalaureate (IB) guidelines
Italian
AP Credit
Examination |
Score |
Credit |
Credit for Course |
Course Placement |
| Italian Language | 4 or 5 | 3 | Italian 235* | Any Italian course above 235 |
* course credits satisfy the language requirement
IB Credit
International Baccalaureate (IB) guidelines
Spanish
AP Credit
New Policy in effect for students who enter the University in fall 2011 and thereafter
Examination |
Score |
Credit |
Credit for Course |
Course Placement |
|
Spanish Language |
4 |
4 |
Spanish 277 |
Any Spanish course numbered between 279 to 399; Spanish 287--Composition & Style recommended |
|
Spanish Language |
5 |
4 |
Spanish 277 |
Any Spanish course numbered between 279-399 |
|
Spanish Literature |
4 or 5 |
3 |
Spanish 373 |
Any Spanish course numbered between 279 to 399 (the Spanish 277 prerequiste is waived) |
Current Policy remaining in effect for students who entered the University before fall 2011
Examination |
Score |
Credit |
Credit for Course |
Course Placement |
| Spanish Language | 4 or 5 | 3 | Spanish 275* | Spanish 276 |
| Spanish Literature | 4 or 5 | 3 | Spanish 373 (3 cr) | Any 300-level Spanish course (Spanish 275 & 276 prerequisites are waived) |
* course credits satisfy the language requirement
IB Credit
International Baccalaureate (IB) guidelines
