AP® credit at Ohio Northern University

Ohio Northern University gives credit for 36 AP® exams. Add your scores to see the courses and credits you'd get, and what to do if a score falls short.

  • 36 AP® exams earn credit at Ohio Northern University
  • Up to 15 credits from a single exam

From Ohio Northern University's AP® credit policy (onu.edu). Last checked 29 Oct 2026.

Example: three AP® scores at Ohio Northern University
  1. AP® Biologyscore 5BIOL 1301 Biology 14
  2. AP® Calculus BCscore 4+MATH 1631 and MATH 16418
  3. AP® English Languagescore 3+ENGL 1121 Intro to Academic Writing3

Credits before your first class15

Add up your AP® credit at Ohio Northern University

Tap the exams you took (or plan to take), then pick your score.

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

    See Ohio Northern University's full AP® chart (36 exams)
    AP® examScore 3Score 4Score 5
    2-D Art and DesignNo credit3 crART 1101 Visual Foundations3 crART 1101 Visual Foundations
    3-D Art and DesignNo credit3 crART 1501 3D Design Foundations3 crART 1501 3D Design Foundations
    African American StudiesNo credit3 crHSPS 1000N African American Studies6 crHSPS 1000N African American Studies
    Art HistoryNo credit3 crART 1651 Visual Literacy3 crART 1651 Visual Literacy
    BiologyNo creditNo credit4 crBIOL 1301 Biology 1
    Calculus ABMATH 1631 Calculus 14 crMATH 1631 Calculus 14 crMATH 1631 Calculus 1
    Calculus BCNo credit8 crMATH 1631 and MATH 16418 crMATH 1631 and MATH 1641
    Calculus BC: AB SubscoreNo credit4 crMATH 1631 Calculus 14 crMATH 1631 Calculus 1
    ChemistryNo credit3 crCHEM 1001 Chemistry in Society3 crCHEM 1001 Chemistry in Society
    Comparative GovernmentNo credit3 crPLSC 1031 Introduction To Comparative Politics6 crPLSC 1031 and PLSC 1000N elective hours
    Computer Science ANo creditNo credit4 crECCS 1621 Programming 2
    Computer Science PrinciplesNo creditNo credit4 crECCS 1011 Python and Problem Solving
    DrawingNo credit3 crART 1101 Visual Foundations3 crART 1101 Visual Foundations
    English Language3 crENGL 1121 Intro to Academic Writing3 crENGL 1121 Intro to Academic Writing3 crENGL 1121 Intro to Academic Writing
    English LiteratureNo creditNo credit3 crENGL 1001 Introduction to Literature
    Environmental ScienceNo credit3 crBIOL 2011 Environment Issues3 crBIOL 2011 Environment Issues
    European HistoryNo credit3 crHIST 1101 Western Civilization I6 crHIST 1101 and HIST 1111
    French6 crFREN 1011 and FREN 102112 crFREN 1011, 1021, 2011, 202115 crFREN 1011, 1021, 2011, 2021, 3031
    German6 crGERM 1011 and GERM 102112 crGERM 1011, 1021, 2011, 202115 crGERM 1011, 1021, 2011, 2021, 3011
    Human GeographyNo credit3 crGEOG 2261 World Regional Geography3 crGEOG 2261 World Regional Geography
    MacroeconomicsNo credit3 crBIZ 2031 Macroecon Foundations-Bus Plan3 crBIZ 2031 Macroecon Foundations-Bus Plan
    MicroeconomicsNo credit3 crBIZ 2021 Microecon Foundations-Bus Plan3 crBIZ 2021 Microecon Foundations-Bus Plan
    Physics 13 crPHYS 1001 Conceptual Physics4 crPHYS 2111 and PHYS 23414 crPHYS 2111 and PHYS 2341
    Physics 23 crPHYS 1001 Conceptual Physics4 crPHYS 2121 and PHYS 23514 crPHYS 2121 and PHYS 2351
    Physics C: E&MNo credit4 crPHYS 2321, 2351 Physics 2 + lab4 crPHYS 2321, 2351 Physics 2 + lab
    Physics C: MechanicsNo credit4 crPHYS 2311, 2341 Physics 1 + lab4 crPHYS 2311, 2341 Physics 1 + lab
    Pre-CalculusNo credit3 crMATH 1401 Precalculus3 crMATH 1401 Precalculus
    PsychologyNo credit3 crPSYC 1001 Psychology3 crPSYC 1001 Psychology
    ResearchNo credit3 crGeneral Transfer Hours3 crGeneral Transfer Hours
    SeminarNo credit3 crGeneral Transfer Hours3 crGeneral Transfer Hours
    Spanish Language6 crSPAN 1011 and SPAN 102112 crSPAN 1011, 1021, 2011, 202115 crSPAN 1011, 1021, 2011, 2021, 3021
    Spanish LiteratureNo credit3 crSPAN 3041 Introduction to Spanish Literature3 crSPAN 3041 Introduction to Spanish Literature
    StatisticsNo credit3 crSTAT 1561 Statistics for Professionals 13 crSTAT 1561 Statistics for Professionals 1
    US GovernmentNo credit3 crPLSC 1011 Introduction To American Politics6 crPLSC 1011 and PLSC 1000N elective hours
    US HistoryNo credit3 crHIST 1131 United States History to 18776 crHIST 1131 and HIST 1141
    World History: ModernNo credit3 crHIST 1151 World Civilizations I6 crHIST 1151 and HIST 1161

    Copied from Ohio Northern University's AP® credit policy (onu.edu), checked 29 Oct 2026. Ohio Northern 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 Ohio Northern University?

    It depends on the exam: from a 3 on some exams to a 5 on others. Add your exams in the calculator above to see each one.

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

    Up to 15 credits, on French or German or Spanish Language. On this list, one exam earns 3 to 15 credits.

    What if my score is too low?

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

    Is AP® credit guaranteed?

    No. Ohio Northern University sets its own policy and can change it. We copied this from Ohio Northern University's AP® credit policy (onu.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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