Advanced Placement

GUIDELINES FOR ASSIGNING
ADVANCED PLACEMENT/CREDIT

Below are the guidelines that Dickinson College uses to assign placement and/or credit for Advanced Placement tests. If you have not already done so, contact the College Board at 1-877-274-6474 to have your official scores sent to Dickinson.

The Placement column indicates what course level(s) you are eligible to take according to the score you received on the placement test. "None" means you have to start at the 100 level.

The Credit column designates the course(s) for which you will receive college credit according to your placement test score. This credit may also count toward specific degree requirements, unless noted otherwise.

For any "See Department" comments, you should contact the individual department to determine your placement or credit.

Click here for International Baccalaureate information.
Click here for "A-Level" - British System Advanced Level - information.
Click here for French Baccalaureate information

TEST SCORE PLACEMENT CREDIT NOTES

Art 2D Studio 1 None None

2 None None

3 None None

4 None General College Cr*

5 See Department General College Cr*

Art 3D Studio 1 None None

2 None None

3 None None

4 None General College Cr*

5 See Department General College Cr*

Art Drawing 1 None None

2 None None

3 None None

4 None General College Cr*

5 See Department General College Cr*

Art History 1 None None

2 None None

3 None None

4 None General College Cr*

5 None General College Cr*

NOTE:
    * - This change in credit awarded for Art AP scores of 4 and 5 will take affect beginning with students entering in Fall 2009.

Biology 1 None None

2 None None

3 None None

4 See Department 1 BIOL 100-level course w/lab*

5 See Department 1 BIOL 100-level course w/lab*

NOTE:
    * - Although students receive credit for 1 BIOL 100-level course w/lab, this credit does NOT
fulfill the QR requirement.

Calculus AB 1 Math 151 or 161* None

2 Math 151 or 161* None

3 MATH 162 (or MATH 161) None a

4 MATH 162 or 211 MATH 161**

5 MATH 162 or 211 MATH 161**

NOTES:
    * - Students must take the Dickinson Math Placement exam to determine whether they should take MATH 151 or 161.
    a - Credit for 161 given upon successful completion of 162.
    ** - Math General Credit or Math 161 fulfills the QR requirement.

Calculus BC
1 or 2
AB subgrade = 1 or 2
Math 151 or 161* None

1 or 2
AB subgrade = 3 MATH 162 (or MATH 161) None
c

1 or 2
AB subgrade = 4 or 5 MATH 162 or 211 MATH 161***

3 MATH 261 or 211**
(or MATH 162) MATH 161*** d

4 MATH 261 or 211** MATH 161, 162***

5
MATH 261 or 211** MATH 161, 162***

NOTES:
    * - Students must take the Dickinson Math Placement exam to determine whether they should take MATH 151 or 161.
    c - Credit for 161 given upon successful completion of 162.
    d - Credit for 162 given upon successful completion of 261.
    ** - MATH 211 is offered every fall, MATH 261 is offered every spring
    *** - MATH 161 or MATH 162 fulfills the QR requirement.

Chemistry	1	None	None
	2	None	None
	3	CHEM 241	None	g
	4	CHEM 241	CHEM 141
	5	CHEM 241	CHEM 141

NOTE:
g - Credit for 141 given upon successful completion of 241.

Computer	1	None	None
Science A	2	None	None
	3	COMP 132	None	h
	4	COMP 132	1 COMP 100-level course w/lab	i
	5	COMP 132	COMP 131

NOTE:
h - Credit for 131 given upon successful completion of 132.
i - COMP 100-level course changed to credit for 131 upon successful completion of 132.

Computer	1	None	None
Science AB	2	None	None
	3	COMP 251 or 232*	COMP 131	j
	4	COMP 251 or 232*	131, 1 COMP 100-level course w/lab	k
	5	COMP 251 or 232*	COMP 131, 132

NOTE:
    j - Credit for 132 given upon successful completion of 232.
    k - COMP 100-level course changed to credit for 132 upon successful completion of 232
    * - COMP 232 is offered in the spring; COMP 251 is recommended for fall.

Economics	1	None	None
(Micro)	2	None	None
	3	None	None
	4	None	ECON 111
	5	None	ECON 111

Economics	1	None	None
(Macro)	2	None	None
	3	None	None
	4	None	ECON 112
	5	None	ECON 112

English	1	None	None
(Lang/Comp)	2	None	None
	3	None	None
	4	None	ENGL 211*
	5	None	ENGL 211*

NOTE:
* - Although students receive credit for ENGL 211, this credit does NOT fulfill the Writing Intensive requirement.

English	1	None	None
(Lit/Comp)	2	None	None
	3	None	None
	4	ENGL 220	ENGL 101*
	5	ENGL 220	ENGL 101*

NOTE:
* - Although students receive credit for ENGL 101, this credit does NOT fulfill the Writing Intensive requirement. The AP course can count toward the English major.

Env Science	1	None	None
	2	None	None
	3	None	None
	4	None	ENST 001
	5	None	ENST 001

NOTE:
* - This credit will count toward one of the Division III lab science graduation requirements and can fulfill either the ENST 131 or ENST 132 course requirement for ENST or ENSC majors. Students may continue in either major by taking the remaining course, ENST 131 or ENST 132.

French Language	1	None	None	l
	2	None	None	l
	3	See Department	See Department	l
	4	See note	FREN 200-level	m
	5	See note	FREN 200-level	m

French Literature	1	None	None	l
	2	None	None	l
	3	See Department	See Department	l
	4	See note	FREN 200-level	m
	5	See note	FREN 200-level	m

NOTE:
l - Students who plan to continue the study of French must take the Dickinson College placement exam.
m - Students who plan to continue the study of French must take the Dickinson College placement exam. Consult with Chairperson for advice on enrolling in appropriate course once scores are available.

German	1	None	None
	2	None	None
	3	Take placement test administered by Department	None
	4	GRMN 221, 232 or 240	GRMN 116
	5	GRMN 221, 232 or 240	GRMN 116

US History	1	None	None
	2	None	None
	3	None	None
	4	None	HIST 117*	t
	5	None	HIST 117*	t

NOTE:
* - Although students receive credit for HIST 117, this credit does NOT fulfill the US Diversity requirement.

European History	1	None	None
	2	None	None
	3	None	None
	4	None	HIST 106	t
	5	None	HIST 106	t

World History	1	None	None
	2	None	None
	3	None	None
	4	None	HIST General Cr	t
	5	None	HIST General Cr	t

NOTE:
t - These courses will not fulfill any requirement for the history major.

Human Geography	1	None	None
	2	None	None
	3	None	None
	4	None	General College Cr
	5	None	General College Cr

Ital Lang & Culture	1	None	None
	2	None	None
	3	None	None
	4	None	General College Cr
	5	None	General College Cr

Latin: Literature	1	None	None
	2	None	None
	3	See Department	None
	4	See Department	LATIN General Cr
	5	See Department	LATIN General Cr

Latin: Vergil	1	None	None
	2	None	None
	3	See Department	None
	4	See Department	LATIN General Cr
	5	See Department	LATIN General Cr

Music Theory	1	None	None
	2	None	None
	3	None	None
	4	See Department	General College Cr
	5	See Department	General College Cr

Physics B	1	None	None
	2	None	None	n
	3	None	None	n
	4	See note	PHYS 131	o
	5	See note	PHYS 131	o

Physics C	1	None	None
(Mechanics)	2	None	None	n
	3	None	None	n
	4	See note	PHYS 131	p
	5	See note	PHYS 131	p

Physics C (E&M)	1	None	None
	2	None	None	n
	3	None	None	n
	4	See Department	General College Cr	q
	5	See Department	General College Cr	q

Physics C (both)	1	None	None
*This table only*	2	None	None
applies if students	3	None	None
earn 4 or 5 in both	4	See note	PHYS 131 & 132	q
Mechanics & E&M.	5	See note	PHYS 131 & 132	q

NOTE:
    n - The Physics Department encourages students to enroll in a Physics course fall semester.
    o - Students must audit PHYS 131 or 141 in order to continue in Physics.
    p - Students must audit PHYS 131 in order to continue with Physics.
    q - Students must audit PHYS 131 & 132 in order to continue with Physics.

Political Science	1	None	None
(Pol & Govt US)	2	None	None
	3	None	None
	4	None	POSC 120
	5	None	POSC 120

Political Science	1	None	None
(Pol & Govt Comp)	2	None	None
	3	None	None
	4	None	POSC 150
	5	None	POSC 150

Psychology	1	None	None
	2	None	None
	3	None	None
	4	See Department	PSYC 185
	5	See Department	PSYC 185

Spanish Language	1	None	None	r
	2	None	None	r
	3	See Department	None	r
	4	SPAN 230	SPAN 116
	5	SPAN 230	SPAN 116

Spanish Literature	1	None	None	r
	2	None	None	r
	3	See Department	None	r
	4	SPAN 230	SPAN 116
	5	SPAN 230	SPAN 116

NOTE:
r - Students who plan to continue the study of Spanish must take the Dickinson College placement exam.

Statistics	1	None	None
	2	None	None
	3	MATH 121	None
	4	None	MATH 121
	5	None	MATH 121

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA COURSE CREDIT

Students who have taken International Baccalaureate courses will be granted general college credit for higher level IB exams in which they achieve grades of 5 or better. The Registrar can review credits for fulfillment of graduation requirements. Placement and credit in specific majors will be granted at the discretion of the appropriate departments.

NOTE: Course credit received for IB exams will not fulfill any requirement for the history major.

"A-LEVEL" - BRITISH SYSTEM ADVANCED LEVEL CREDIT

Students who obtain grades of A or B on a British System Advanced level ("A-level") exam will be granted credit for college work in the appropriate department and will receive placement at the discretion of the department. Submit syllabi and course materials to the Registrar's Office for courses you wish to be evaluated.

FRENCH BACCALAUREATE CREDIT

Students who obtain a coefficient of 4 or higher and a grade/score of 12 or higher on courses in pursuit of a French Baccalaureate degree will be granted up to 8 course credits for college work in the appropriate department and will receive placement at the discretion of the department.

Updated 11/19/08 C. Wetzel

Art 2D Studio	1	None	None
	2	None	None
	3	None	None
	4	None	General College Cr*
	5	See Department	General College Cr*

Art 3D Studio	1	None	None
	2	None	None
	3	None	None
	4	None	General College Cr*
	5	See Department	General College Cr*

Art Drawing	1	None	None
	2	None	None
	3	None	None
	4	None	General College Cr*
	5	See Department	General College Cr*

Art History	1	None	None
	2	None	None
	3	None	None
	4	None	General College Cr*
	5	None	General College Cr*

Biology	1	None	None
	2	None	None
	3	None	None
	4	See Department	1 BIOL 100-level course w/lab*
	5	See Department	1 BIOL 100-level course w/lab*

Calculus AB	1	Math 151 or 161*	None
	2	Math 151 or 161*	None
	3	MATH 162 (or MATH 161)	None	a
	4	MATH 162 or 211	MATH 161**
	5	MATH 162 or 211	MATH 161**

Calculus BC	1 or 2 AB subgrade = 1 or 2	Math 151 or 161*	None
	1 or 2 AB subgrade = 3	MATH 162 (or MATH 161)	None	c
	1 or 2 AB subgrade = 4 or 5	MATH 162 or 211	MATH 161***
	3	MATH 261 or 211** (or MATH 162)	MATH 161***	d
	4	MATH 261 or 211**	MATH 161, 162***
	5	MATH 261 or 211**	MATH 161, 162***