AP Credit
Vermont AP Credit
Vermont awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on 3, and the other 9 need a higher score.
Lowest score accepted
3
Limit on AP credit
None stated on the page
Chart applies to
University-wide, 2025-26
UVM reviews AP awards annually and applies the guide for the year the exam was taken.
What each AP exam earns at Vermont
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Vermont’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 credits, MATH 1234 | Same |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 credits, MATH 1234 | 8 credits, MATH 1234 and MATH 1248 |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 3 credits, ENGL 1001 | Same |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 3 credits, ENGL 1102 | Same |
| United States History | 4 | 3 credits, HST 1160 | Same |
| Biology | 4 | 4 credits, BIOL 1000 | 8 credits, BIOL 1000 and BIOL 1005 |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4 credits, CHEM 1400 | 8 credits, CHEM 1400 and CHEM 1450 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 credits, PHYS 1400 | 4 credits, PHYS 1500 (PHYS 1600 with a Calculus score of 4 or 5) |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 3 credits, 1000-level Computer Science credit | Same |
| Statistics | 4 | 3 credits, STAT 1110 | 3 credits, STAT 1410 |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 credits, PSYS 1400 | Same |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 credits, SPAN 2109 | 6 credits, SPAN 2109 and SPAN 2209 |
“Students interested in attending UVM may transfer credits from Advanced Placement (AP) exams, International Baccalaureate (IB) coursework, and college courses taken while in high school.”
Frequently asked questions
Does Vermont accept AP credit?
Vermont awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on 3, and the other 9 need a higher score. UVM reviews AP awards annually and applies the guide for the year the exam was taken.
What AP score do you need at Vermont?
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 Vermont’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.
