Advanced Placement Examinations of the College Entrance Examination Board (AP) - Policy 75-16

Sep 20, 2026

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Advanced Placement Examinations policy defines how Seattle University grants course credit for AP examinations administered by the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) for students applying in 2026-27 and beyond. It specifies that AP credit for AP/IB/CLEP/A-level totals cannot exceed 45 credits, outlines how official results are sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, and explains record evaluation and access in Program Evaluation. It details department-by-department minimum scores for major, UCOR, and elective requirements, including core placement rules, limits for English, and guidance for applying placement exams.

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Policy Overview

Credit Limits and Score Evaluation

Department Credit Awards

Major and UCOR Requirements by Subject

English, Math, Physics C Guidance

Policy History

Policy Number: 75-16 Last Revised: 9/24/2025 ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMINATIONS OF THE COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION BOARD (AP) (applies to students admitting in 2026-27 and beyond) Advanced placement in courses may be obtained either through approved departmental examinations or by the Advanced Placement Examinations of the College Entrance Examination Board,(CEEB) . Credit for AP, IB, CLEP, and/or A-level may not exceed 45 total credits. Advanced Placement Examinations of the College Entrance Examination Board Students seeking credit by taking the AP examination through CEEB request that official examination results be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Seattle University credit awarded for AP examinations are not considered to be transfer credits and, therefore, the University Core Curriculum policy 2012-01 regarding transfer credits does not apply. AP credits do fall within the maximum lower division transfer credit restrictions. AP examination results will be evaluated according to the criteria outlined below. Once an evaluation is completed, the student’s record is updated to reflect the credits accepted and may be viewed on MySeattleU, Student Planning area, in the section titled Program Evaluation. The following departments grant credit for AP exams. Examination results relating to other departments will be sent to the appropriate chairperson and action will be determined on an individual basis upon request. Credit may be granted to satisfy University Core requirements if not already granted for major or College requirements. A minimum score of 4 is required to apply to University Core requirements. Seattle University Academic Policy 1 of 7 Exam Name Min Score (major) Major Requirement Min Score (UCOR) UCOR Requirement African American Studies African American Studies Art Art History Art General Art Drawing Art 3D Design Art 2D Design Biology Biology Biology Chemistry Chemistry 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 5 4 General Elective (5) AVCS major elective (5) AVCS major elective (5) Satisfies major elective if UCOR 1300 is already filled (5) AVCS major elective (5) Satisfies major elective if UCOR 1300 is already filled (5) BIOL 1010 (5) Score 5, see department to take a placement exam to try to earn credit in the year-long Introductory Biology series (instead of BIOL 1010) . CHEM 1500/1501 (5) 4 4 4 4 4 4 UCOR 1400 UCOR 1400 UCOR 1300 UCOR 1300 UCOR 1300 If credit for BIOL 1610/1611 is granted, UCOR 1800 will be satisfied. UCOR 1800 Seattle University Academic Policy 2 of 7 Chemistry 5 Score 5, see department to take a challenge exam for CHEM 1510 credit Computer Science Computer Science A or AB Exam Economics Economics Macro Economics Micro 4 4 4 CPSC 1420 (5) ECON 2130 (5) ECON 2110 (5) 4 4 UCOR 1600 UCOR 1600 English: a maximum of 10 credits will be granted for English even if two exams are completed. English Lit Comp English Lang Comp 4 Environmental Science Environmental Science 3 4 General Elective (5) General Elective (5) EVST 1600 (5), ENSC Elective (5) 4 4 UCOR 1100 UCOR 1100 History HIST 1200, 1210, or 2310 History US 4 (5) 4 UCOR 1400 History: Euro 4 HIST 1200 (5) 4 UCOR 1400 World History: Modern 4 HIST 1210 (5) 4 UCOR 1400 Seattle University Academic Policy 3 of 7 Human Geography Human Geography 3 SOCL/ANSO elective (5) 4 UCOR 1600 4 INST 2100 (5) Language and Cultures: See below Mathematics If a student receives AP credit for MATH 1010 or higher, UCOR 1200 will be satisfied provided they earned a score of 4 or higher. Precalculus Calculus AB Calculus BC Music Music Theory 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 or 5 3 MATH 1023 (5) MATH 1026 (5) MATH 1026 (5) MATH 1028 (2) MATH 1130 or 1230 (5) MATH 1334 (5) MATH 1334 (5) MATH 1028 (2)* MATH 1334 (5) MATH 1334 (5) p

FAQs

What AP credit limits apply to students under this policy?

AP, IB, CLEP, and/or A-level credits cannot exceed 45 total credits. AP credits also count within the maximum lower-division transfer credit restrictions.

How are AP exam results evaluated and recorded at Seattle University?

Official CEEB results are sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and evaluated using the criteria listed in the policy. After evaluation, accepted credits are updated on the student record and can be viewed in MySeattleU under Student Planning in Program Evaluation.

What minimum AP scores are required for University Core (UCOR) requirements?

A minimum score of 4 is required to apply for University Core requirements. Specific UCOR and major minimums vary by department and exam, as listed in the department tables.

Sep 20, 2026

Uploaded by Aria