Advanced  Placement (AP) Credit
 

Each May, participating high schools provide their students with an opportunity to take examinations in a variety of subject areas through the Advanced Placement program (AP), sponsored by the College Board and administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS).  Students who achieve a grade of 3 or above may receive college credit on the basis of these examinations.  Credit given through the AP program does not apply toward the residency requirement for graduation.

Advanced Placement Credit Award Statement

The State of Ohio, working through the University System of Ohio, has initiated policies to facilitate the ease of transition from high school to college as well as between and among Ohio's Public colleges and universities.

Beginning in the Fall term 2009:

1. Students obtaining an Advanced Placement (AP) exam score of 3 or above will be awarded the aligned course(s) and credits for the AP exam area(s) successfully completed.

2. General Education courses and credits received will be applied towards graduation and will satisfy a general education requirement if the course(s) to which the AP area is equivalent fulfill a requirement.

3. If an equivalent course is not available for the AP exam area completed, elective or area credit will be awarded in the appropriate academic discipline and will be applied towards graduation where such elective credit options exist within the academic major.

4. Additional courses or credits may be available when a score of 4 or 5 is obtained.  Award of credit for higher score values varies depending on the institution and academic discipline.

5. In academic disciplines containing highly dependent sequences (Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics - STEM) students are strongly advised to confer with the college/university advising staff to ensure they have the appropriate foundation to be successful in advanced coursework within the sequence.