AP, IB, AND
A-LEVEL CREDIT
The University of Pittsburgh encourages students who are applying to college to challenge themselves while in high school through opportunities like Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or A-Level courses. We reward student motivation in the case of AP, IB, and A-Level courses by granting University credit for high achievement on these exams. Students, however, must check with their professional school to verify AP, IB, and A-Level credit acceptance.
All AP, IB, and A-Level exam score reports and related questions should be directed to the Office of Admissions or Financial Aid. Below are the credits and course equivalencies currently granted by the University of Pittsburgh. Keep in mind that the credit you receive may depend on your major.
Examination Type | Examination | Score | Courses Received | Credits Received | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Advanced Placement | Art History | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|
3 | |
Advanced Placement | Biology | 4 |
|
3 | |
Advanced Placement | Biology | 5 |
|
6 | |
Advanced Placement | Calculus AB | 4 | 5 |
|
4 | |
Advanced Placement | Calculus AB-Subscore/BC | 4 | 5 |
|
4 | |
Advanced Placement | Calculus BC | 4 | 5 |
|
8 | |
Advanced Placement | Chemistry | 3 | 4 |
|
4 | |
Advanced Placement | Chemistry | 5 |
|
8 | |
Advanced Placement | Chinese Language | 4 | 5 |
|
10 | |
Advanced Placement | Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | 5 |
|
3 | |
Advanced Placement | Computer Science AB | 4 | 5 |
|
4 | |
Advanced Placement | Computer Science A | 4 | 5 |
|
4 | |
Advanced Placement | Computer Science Principles | 4 | 5 |
|
3 | |
Advanced Placement | Economics: Macro | 4 | 5 |
|
3 | |
Advanced Placement | Economics: Micro | 4 | 5 |
|
3 | |
Advanced Placement | English: Language and Composition | 4 | 5 |
|
3 | |
Advanced Placement | English: Language and Composition | 5 |
|
6 | |
Advanced Placement | English: Literature and Composition | 4 | 5 |
|
3 | |
Advanced Placement | English: Literature and Composition | 5 |
|
6 | |
Advanced Placement | Environmental Science | 4 | 5 |
|
3 | |
Advanced Placement | European History | 4 | 5 |
|
3 | |
Advanced Placement | French Language | 4 |
|
3 | |
Advanced Placement | French Language | 5 |
|
6 | |
Advanced Placement | French Literature | 4 |
|
3 | |
Advanced Placement | French Literature | 5 |
|
6 | |
Advanced Placement | German Language | 4 |
|
3 | |
Advanced Placement | German Language | 5 |
|
5 | |
Advanced Placement | Human Geography | 4 | 5 |
|
3 | |
Advanced Placement | Italian Language | 4 |
|
3 | |
Advanced Placement | Italian Language | 5 |
|
6 | |
Advanced Placement | Japanese Culture and Language | 4 |
|
3 | |
Advanced Placement | Japanese Culture and Language | 5 |
|
5 | |
Advanced Placement | Latin | 4 | 5 |
|
6 | |
Advanced Placement | Music: Listening and Literature | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|
3 | |
Advanced Placement | Music: Theory | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|
3 | |
Advanced Placement | Physics 1 & Physics 2 | 5 |
|
6 | |
Advanced Placement | Physics 1 & Physics 2 | 4 | 5 |
|
3 | |
Advanced Placement | Physics 1 & Physics 2 | 4 | 5 |
|
3 | |
Advanced Placement | Physics C Mechanics | 5 |
|
4 | |
Advanced Placement | Psychology | 4 | 5 |
|
3 | |
Advanced Placement | Spanish Language | 4 | 5 |
|
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Advanced Placement | Spanish Literature | 4 | 5 |
|
6 | |
Advanced Placement | Statistics | 4 | 5 |
|
4 | |
Advanced Placement | Studio Art—Drawing | 4 | 5 |
|
3 | |
Advanced Placement | Studio Art—2D | 4 | 5 |
|
3 | |
Advanced Placement | U.S. History | 4 | 5 |
|
3 | |
Advanced Placement | U.S. Government and Politics | 4 | 5 |
|
3 | |
Advanced Placement | World History | 4 | 5 |
|
3 | |
International Baccalaureate | Biology HL (B grade) | 5 |
|
3 | |
International Baccalaureate | Biology HL (A grade) | 6 | 7 |
|
6 | |
International Baccalaureate | Chemistry HL | 5 |
|
4 | |
International Baccalaureate | Chemistry HL | 6 | 7 |
|
8 | |
International Baccalaureate | Economics HL | 6 | 7 |
|
6 | |
International Baccalaureate | English A1 HL | 5 | 6 |
|
3 | |
International Baccalaureate | English A1 HL | 7 |
|
6 | |
International Baccalaureate | Film HL | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|
3 | |
International Baccalaureate | French HL | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|
3 | |
International Baccalaureate | German HL | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|
3 | |
International Baccalaureate | History American HL | 5 |
|
3 | |
International Baccalaureate | History American HL | 6 | 7 |
|
6 | |
International Baccalaureate | History Europe HL | 5 |
|
3 | |
International Baccalaureate | History Europe HL | 6 | 7 |
|
6 | |
International Baccalaureate | Math HL | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|
4 | |
International Baccalaureate | Music HL | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|
3 | |
International Baccalaureate | Physics HL | 5 |
|
3 | |
International Baccalaureate | Physics HL | 6 | 7 |
|
6 | |
International Baccalaureate | Psychology HL | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|
3 | |
International Baccalaureate | Social & Cultural Anthropology HL | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|
3 | |
International Baccalaureate | Theatre Arts HL | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|
3 | |
International Baccalaureate | Visual Arts HL (art/design) | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|
3 | |
A Levels | Art and Design | A | B |
|
3 | |
A Levels | Chemistry | A | B |
|
4 | |
A Levels | Economics | A | B |
|
6 | |
A Levels | English | A | B |
|
6 | |
A Levels | History | A | B |
|
6 | |
A Levels | Math: Calculus | A | B |
|
4 | |
A Levels | Media Studies | A | B |
|
3 | |
A Levels | Physics | A |
|
4 | |
A Levels | Political Science | A | B |
|
6 | |
A Levels | Thinking Skills | A | B |
|
3 |
Students may choose whether or not to accept credit offered by the University for AP and IB scores. For example, a student majoring in chemistry may want a stronger foundation in that field and may, therefore, decide to decline credit received for the chemistry exam and enroll instead in honors chemistry.
During a summer advising session prior to the beginning of the freshman year, all Pitt students discuss their unique educational plans with academic advisors. These advisors assist students with determining the best utilization of credits granted for AP and IB scores.