AP® credit at Canisius University

Canisius University gives credit for 39 AP® exams. Add your scores to see the courses and credits you'd get, and what to do if a score falls short.

  • 39 AP® exams earn credit at Canisius University
  • Up to 8 credits from a single exam

From Canisius University's AP® credit policy (canisius.edu). Last checked 29 Oct 2026.

Example: three AP® scores at Canisius University
  1. AP® Biologyscore 5Science Majors: BIO 111 & BIO 111Lab4
  2. AP® Calculus BCscore 4+MAT 111 and MAT 1128
  3. AP® English Languagescore 4+2 Free Electives6

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Add up your AP® credit at Canisius University

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    An estimate from Canisius University's published policy. Two exams that cover the same course (like Calculus AB and BC) may not both count. Canisius University decides when your official scores arrive.

    See Canisius University's full AP® chart (39 exams)
    AP® examScore 3Score 4Score 5
    2-D Art and Design3 crFree Elective3 crFAS 1103 crFAS 110
    3-D Art and Design3 crFree Elective3 crFAS 1303 crFAS 130
    African American Studies3 crFree Elective3 cr1 Field 4 Course6 crHIS 255 & 1 Free Elective
    Art History3 crFree Elective6 crFAH 101 and FAH 1026 crFAH 101 and FAH 102
    Biology3 cr1 Field 6 Course or Free Elective3 crScience Major: BIO111 only. Must take BIO111 lab.4 crScience Majors: BIO 111 & BIO 111Lab
    Calculus AB3 crFree Elective4 crMAT 1114 crMAT 111
    Calculus BC4 crMAT 1118 crMAT 111 and MAT 1128 crMAT 111 and MAT 112
    Calculus BC: AB SubscoreNo credit4 crMAT 1114 crMAT 111
    Chemistry3 crFree Elective6 cr1 Field 6 Course and 1 Free Elective8 crCHM 111 & 112 with labs
    Chinese3 cr103 in tested language6 cr103 & 1046 cr104 & 215
    Comparative Government3 crFree Elective3 crPSC 1503 crPSC 150
    Computer Science A3 crFree Elective3 crCSC 1114 crCSC 111 and CSC 111L
    Computer Science Principles3 crFree Elective3 cr1 Field 7 Course3 cr1 Field 7 Course
    Drawing3 crFree Elective3 crFAS 1203 crFAS 120
    English Language3 crFree Elective6 cr2 Free Electives6 cr2 Free Electives
    English Literature3 crFree Elective6 crENG 112 and one Free Elective6 crENG 112 and one Free Elective
    Environmental Science3 crFree Elective3 crFree Elective6 cr2 Free Electives
    European History3 crFree Elective3 crHIS 1076 crHIS 107 and HIS 108
    German3 cr103 in tested language6 cr103 & 1046 cr104 & 215
    Human Geography3 crFree Elective3 crGEO 3253 crGEO 325
    Italian3 cr103 in tested language6 cr103 & 1046 cr104 & 215
    Japanese3 cr1 Free Elective6 cr2 Free Electives6 cr2 Free Electives
    Macroeconomics3 crFree Elective3 crECO 1013 crECO 101
    Microeconomics3 crFree Elective3 crECO 1023 crECO 102
    Music Theory3 crFree Elective3 crFAM 230 and FAM 230L3 crFAM 230 and FAM 230L
    Physics 13 crFree Elective4 crPHY 201 & 201 lab4 crPHY 201 & 201 lab
    Physics 23 crFree Elective4 crPHY 202 & 202 lab4 crPHY 202 & 202 lab
    Physics C: E&M3 crFree Elective4 crField 6 or PHY 224 & 224 lab dependent on outcome of consultation with chair4 crPHY 224 & 224 lab
    Physics C: MechanicsNo credit4 crField 6 or PHY 223 and 223 lab dependent on outcome of consultation with chair4 crPHY 223 & 223 lab
    Pre-Calculus3 crFree Elective4 crMAT 108 (or Field 7 only if student is already getting credit for MAT 111)4 crMAT 108 (or Field 7 only if student is already getting credit for MAT 111)
    Psychology3 crFree Elective3 crPSY 1013 crPSY 101
    Research3 crFree Elective3 crFree Elective3 crFree Elective
    Seminar3 crFree Elective3 crFree Elective3 crFree Elective
    Spanish Language3 cr103 in tested language6 cr103 & 1046 cr104 & 215
    Spanish Literature3 crFree Elective3 crFree Elective3 crFree Elective
    Statistics3 crFree Elective4 crECO 255 (Business majors) or PSY 201 (PSY majors) or MAT 141 (everyone else)4 crECO 255 (Business majors) or PSY 201 (PSY majors) or MAT 141 (everyone else)
    US Government3 crFree Elective3 crPSC 1043 crPSC 104
    US History3 crFree Elective3 crHIS 1236 crHIS 123 and HIS 124
    World History: Modern3 crFree Elective3 cr1 Field 4 Course6 cr1 Field 4 Course and 1 Free Elective

    Copied from Canisius University's AP® credit policy (canisius.edu), checked 29 Oct 2026. Canisius University sets its own policy and can change it, so credit is never guaranteed.

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    Questions students ask

    What AP® score do I need for credit at Canisius University?

    It depends on the exam: from a 3 on some exams to a 4 on others. Add your exams in the calculator above to see each one.

    How much credit can one AP® exam earn at Canisius University?

    Up to 8 credits, on Calculus BC or Chemistry. On this list, one exam earns 3 to 8 credits.

    What if my score is too low?

    If your score is below what Canisius University asks for on that exam, you can retake the exam next May, take a CLEP® exam if Canisius University accepts it, or take a self-paced course with an ACE or NCCRS credit recommendation. Canisius University decides what counts, so ask before you enroll.

    Is AP® credit guaranteed?

    No. Canisius University sets its own policy and can change it. We copied this from Canisius University's AP® credit policy (canisius.edu) on 29 Oct 2026; check the official page before you count on the credit.

    Are these official AP® study guides?

    No. AP® is a trademark registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, these guides. TransferCredit.org is independent.

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