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Advanced Placement

The University of Pennsylvania recognizes that many incoming students have participated in special programs of study that may earn them college credit or placement. It is important that students understand the policies governing the award of credit in these cases since they will be responsible for submitting the appropriate materials. Different policies may be in place depending on the date of matriculation at Penn.

Penn will grant either credit or placement (a "waiver") for high achievement on most Advancd Placement (A.P.) exams taken before matriculation if the student indicated on the exam registration form that the scores were to be sent to Penn. "Placement" or "waiver" means that the student need not take the course in question, but that they do not receive a credit. For details of equivalent credits or waivers, see the chart.

For students in the Class of 2010 and later, a score of 4 or 5 in an A.P. language exam may place a student out of the Language Requirement. (Read more on language placement.) No other part of the General Education Curriculum can be satisfied with A.P. credits.

After arriving at Penn, students should check their transcript using Penn InTouch. If expected A.P. or I.B. credit does not appear, they should contact the Office of Transfer Credit and Advanced Placement, (215.898.6080 or xfer@admissions.upenn.edu) and ask if Penn received the A.P. or I.B. scores.

It is wise for students to bring their student copy of the Advanced Placement score report with them to campus.