AP Credit
Virginia Tech AP Credit
Virginia Tech awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on each.
Lowest score accepted
3
Limit on AP credit
38 hours
Chart applies to
Students entering summer 2026 to spring 2027, 2026-27
What each AP exam earns at Virginia Tech
Twelve common exams. An exam is left out when Virginia Tech’s page does not name it.
| AP exam | Lowest score | What it earns | With a 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 1025 + MATH 1026, 3+3 credits | MATH 1225 + MATH 1026, 4+3 credits (score 4 or 5) |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 1225 + MATH 1026, 4+3 credits | MATH 1225 + MATH 1226, 4+4 credits (score 4 or 5) |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL 1105, 3 credits | ENGL 1105 + ENGL 1106, 3+3 credits (score 4 or 5) |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENGL 1105, 3 credits | ENGL 1105 + ENGL 1106, 3+3 credits (score 4 or 5) |
| United States History | 3 | HIST 1115, 3 credits | HIST 1115 + HIST 1116, 3+3 credits (score 4 or 5) |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 1014, 3 credits | BIOL 1105 + BIOL 1115 + BIOL 1106 + BIOL 1116, 3+1+3+1 credits (score 4 or 5) |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 1015 + CHEM 1025 + CHEM 1016 + CHEM 1026, 3+1+3+1 credits | CHEM 1035 + CHEM 1045 + CHEM 1036 + CHEM 1046, 3+1+3+1 credits (score 4 or 5) |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHYS 2205 + PHYS 2215, 3+1 credits | PHYS 2305, 4 credits (score 4 or 5) |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CS 1114, 3 credits (score 3, 4, or 5) | Same |
| Statistics | 3 | STAT 2004, 3 credits (score 3 or 4) | STAT 3604, 3 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC 1XXX (Psychology Elective), 3 credits | PSYC 1004, 3 credits (score 4 or 5) |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPAN 2XXX (Spanish Elective), 3 credits | SPAN 3XXX + SPAN 3XXX (Spanish Electives), 3+3 credits |
“A maximum of 38 hours may be awarded.”
Frequently asked questions
Does Virginia Tech accept AP credit?
Virginia Tech awards credit on 12 of the 12 common AP exams listed here. A 3 is enough on each.
What AP score do you need at Virginia Tech?
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.
Is there a limit on AP credit at Virginia Tech?
Yes. Virginia Tech states this limit: 38 hours.
Read from Virginia Tech’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.
