Advanced Placement (AP) Credit - Score Chart - Christopher Newport University

Sep 7, 2026

Advanced Placement (AP) credit policies and minimum required AP exam scores are provided for Fall 2025 applicants. The chart maps AP subject tests to minimum scores and corresponding Christopher Newport University (CNU) course equivalents, showing how awarded credit may apply toward degree requirements. Notes clarify that credit rules are reviewed and updated annually and include special guidance for Chemistry 242L recommendations and additional credits for certain scores of 4.

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Advanced Placement (AP) Credit

Minimum Scores for Fall 2025

AP Tests and CNU Course Equivalents

Notes and Special Credit Rules

Advanced Placement (AP) Credit The following scores are effective for Fall 2025 applicants. Credit received through the Advanced Placement (AP) exam may be applied toward degree requirements. Please note that these policies and the required scores are reviewed and updated annually. Prospective students should check the Christopher Newport website for updates at[cnu.edu. Christopher Newport University offers credit according to the following minimum scores:](cnu.edu. Christopher Newport University offers credit according to the following minimum scores:) AP Test African American Studies Art History Biology Calculus AB Calculus BC Chemistry Chinese** Comparative Government and Politics Computer Science A Computer Science Principles Drawing English Lang/Comp English Lit/Comp Environmental Science European History French** German** Human Geography Italian** Japanese** Latin** Macroeconomics Microeconomics Music Theory Physics 1 Physics 2 Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism & Calculus AB (4) or BC (3) Physics C: Mechanics & Calculus AB (4) or BC (3) Precalculus Psychology Spanish Language** Spanish Literature** Statistics 3-DArt and Design 2-DArt and Design United States Government and Politics United States History World History (Ancient) World History (Modern) Minimum Score 334343433433343345453333 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 34 43 33 3 33 35 33 Credit 3 3 6 3 7 3 4 8 4 7/8 6 3 3 4 3 3 3 6 3 6 4 3 6 6 3 6 6 6 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 6 6 3 3 3 3 3 6 3 3 CNU Equivalent ENGL 2XX FNAR 201 FNAR 201, 202 BIOL 107 BIOL 107, 108, 109L MATH 135 MATH 140 MATH 140, 240 CHEM 103/103L CHEM 121/121L, 242/* CHIN 101, 102 POLS 215 CPSC 110 CPSC 150/150L CPSC 110 FNAR 1XX ENGL 123 ENGL 123, 1XX ENGL 1XX ENGL 1XX BIOL 115, 109L HIST 1XX FREN 101, 102 GERM 101, 102 GEOG 210 ITAL 101, 102 ELEC 1XX LATN 101, 102 ECON 201 ECON 202 MUSC 211 PHYS 151/151L PHYS 152/152L PHYS 202/202L PHYS 201/201L MATH 1XX MATH 132 PSYC 201 SPAN 101, 102 SPAN 101, 102 MATH 125 FNAR 1XX FNAR 1XX POLS 101 HIST 121 HIST 121, 122 HIST 111 HIST 112 *Academic department makes individual recommendations for CHEM 242L. **Score of 4 results in 6 additional credits (201-202 or 2XX) which satisfies the Liberal Learning Foundation Second Language Literacy Requirement.

FAQs

Which AP test scores are effective for Fall 2025 applicants?

The document states that the listed AP credit scores are effective for Fall 2025 applicants.

How does the AP score chart determine CNU course equivalents?

For each AP test, it provides a minimum score requirement and the corresponding Christopher Newport University (CNU) course equivalent(s).

Are there special rules for certain AP exams or credit amounts?

Yes. The document notes that academic departments make individual recommendations for CHEM 242L, and that a score of 4 in specific second-language related AP exams results in additional credits that satisfy the Liberal Learning Foundation Second Language Literacy Requirement.

Sep 7, 2026

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