AP Credit
UConn AP Credit
UConn awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on 1, and the other 11 need a higher score.
Lowest score accepted
3
Limit on AP credit
None stated on the page
Chart applies to
University-wide, 2025-26
What each AP exam earns at UConn
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when UConn’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 credits, MATH 1131Q | Same |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 credits, MATH 1131Q (requires AB subscore of 4 or higher) | 8 credits, MATH 1131Q and 1132Q |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 4 credits, ENGL 1011 | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 4 credits, ENGL 1011 | Same |
| United States History | 4 | 3 credits, HIST 1502 | Same |
| Biology | 4 | 8 credits, BIOL 1107 and 1108 | Same |
| Chemistry | 4 | 8 credits, CHEM 1127Q and 1128Q | Same |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 credits, PHYS 1501Q | Same |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 3 credits, CSE 1010 | Same |
| Statistics | 4 | 4 credits, STAT 1100Q | Same |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 credits, PSYC 1000-level | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 3 credits, SPAN 3178 | Same |
“UConn provides transfer credit opportunities for AP, IB, and A Level coursework, providing a certain score is achieved on the exam.”
Frequently asked questions
Does UConn accept AP credit?
UConn awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on 1, and the other 11 need a higher score.
What AP score do you need at UConn?
The lowest score that earns anything on the non-language exams listed here is a 3. The score needed differs by exam, so check the row for each one.
Read from UConn’s own page and last checked 2026-10-08. Colleges change these charts, and rules can differ by school within a university, so confirm with the official page before you plan around it.
