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The Advanced Placement (AP) program gives you the opportunity to begin college-level studies while still in high school. Through AP, you can get a head start on your education at Metro State University.
Many high schools offer college-level courses through the AP program, and you can also prepare for AP exams through independent study. AP exams are scored on a five-point scale. If you earn a score of three or higher, you may be eligible to receive college credit at Metro State. The university’s AP credit policies—including accepted scores, awarded credits, and fulfilled requirements—are subject to change. Because Metro State is committed to ensuring students are well-prepared for college-level coursework, academic advisors may recommend that students with AP credits still enroll in certain introductory courses to support success in more advanced classes.
Additionally, AP exam credits may be used to satisfy GELS requirements or meet certain electives at Metro State. However, regardless of AP credit awards, students are encouraged to complete any placement exams listed on their New Student Checklist. GELS requirements refer to courses or categories of courses that all students must complete to graduate from Metro State. Check out the most up-to-date GELS information on the Academic and Graduation Requirements page to see what specific requirements you need to meet, and how your AP scores might meet some of them. For more information on how AP exams transfer to Metro State, including how they may meet specific program requirements, see Transferology.
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AP Course |
Minimum Score Required |
Number of Credits |
GELS or Elective Met |
|---|---|---|---|
|
African American Studies |
3 |
3 |
Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences, Goal 7A: Human Diversity |
|
AP Research |
3 |
3 |
Goal 1: Communication |
|
AP Seminar |
3 |
3 |
Elective |
|
Art History |
3 |
3 |
Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts |
|
Biology |
3 |
5 |
Goal 3: Natural Sciences |
|
Calculus AB |
3 |
4 |
Goal 4: Mathematical or Logical Reasoning |
|
Calculus BC |
3 |
8 |
Goal 4: Mathematical or Logical Reasoning |
|
Calculus BC: AB Subscore |
3 |
4 |
Goal 4: Mathematical or Logical Reasoning |
|
Chemistry |
3 |
10 |
Goal 3: Natural Sciences |
|
Chinese Language and Culture |
3 |
3 |
Goal 8: Global Perspective |
|
Comparative Government |
3 |
3 |
Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences, Goal 8: Global Perspective |
|
Computer Science A |
3 |
8 |
Elective |
|
Computer Science Principles |
3 |
4 |
Elective |
|
English Language and Composition |
3 |
3 |
Goal 1: Communication |
|
English Literature and Composition |
3 |
3 |
Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts |
|
Environmental Science |
3 |
3 |
Goal 3: Natural Sciences, Goal 10: People and the Environment |
|
European History |
3 |
3 |
Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences, Goal 8: Global Perspective |
|
French Language and Culture |
3 |
3 |
Goal 8: Global Perspective |
|
German Language and Culture |
3 |
3 |
Goal 8: Global Perspective |
|
Human Geography |
3 |
3 |
Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences, Goal 10: People and the Environment |
|
Italian Language and Culture |
3 |
3 |
Goal 8: Global Perspective |
|
Japanese Language and Culture |
3 |
3 |
Goal 8: Global Perspective |
|
Latin |
3 |
3 |
Goal 6: Humanities and the Fine Arts |
|
Macroeconomics |
3 |
3 |
Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences |
|
Microeconomics |
3 |
3 |
Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences |
|
Music Aural Subscore |
3 |
3 |
Goal 6: Humanities and the Fine Arts |
|
Music Non-aural Subscore |
3 |
3 |
Goal 6: Humanities and the Fine Arts |
|
Music Theory |
3 |
3 |
Goal 6: Humanities and the Fine Arts |
|
Physics 1 |
3 |
5 |
Goal 3: Natural Sciences |
|
Physics 2 |
3 |
5 |
Goal 3: Natural Sciences |
|
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism |
3 |
5 |
Goal 3: Natural Sciences |
|
Physics C: Mechanics |
3 |
5 |
Goal 3: Natural Sciences |
|
Psychology |
3 |
4 |
Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences |
|
Spanish Language and Culture |
3 |
3 |
Goal 8: Global Perspective |
|
Spanish Literature and Culture |
3 |
3 |
Goal 8: Global Perspective |
|
Statistics |
3 |
4 |
Goal 4: Mathematical or Logical Reasoning |
|
Studio Art: Drawing Portfolio |
3 |
4 |
Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts |
|
United States Government and Politics |
3 |
4 |
Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences, Goal 9: Ethical and Civic Responsibility |
|
United States History |
3 |
3 |
Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences |
|
World History: Modern |
3 |
3 |
Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences, Goal 8: Global Perspective |