AP® credit at Syracuse University

Syracuse University gives credit for 30 AP® exams. Add your scores to see the courses and credits you'd get, and what to do if a score falls short.

30 AP® exams earn credit at Syracuse University
Up to 8 credits from a single exam

Add up my credit Short of the score?

From Syracuse University's AP® credit policy (coursecatalog.syracuse.edu). Last checked 29 Oct 2026.

Example: three AP® scores at Syracuse University

AP® Biologyscore 4+BIO 121, BIO 122, BIO 123, BIO 1248
AP® English Languagescore 4+WRT 105 - WRT 2056
AP® US Historyscore 4+HST 101, HST 1026

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

See Syracuse University's full AP® chart (30 exams)

AP® exam	Score 3	Score 4	Score 5
African American Studies	3 crCAS 200	3 crCAS 200	3 crCAS 200
Art History	6 crHOA 105, HOA 106	6 crHOA 105, HOA 106	6 crHOA 105, HOA 106
Biology	No credit	8 crBIO 121, BIO 122, BIO 123, BIO 124	8 crBIO 121, BIO 122, BIO 123, BIO 124
Business & Personal Finance	No credit	3 crSU Elective 000	3 crSU Elective 000
Chemistry	No credit	4 crCHE 103	4 crCHE 103
Chinese	4 crCHI 102	4 crCHI 102	4 crCHI 102
Comparative Government	No credit	3 crPSC 123	3 crPSC 123
Computer Science A	3 crCPS 196	3 crCPS 196	3 crCPS 196
Computer Science Principles	No credit	3 crECS 100	3 crECS 100
English Language	No credit	6 crWRT 105 - WRT 205	6 crWRT 105 - WRT 205
Environmental Science	3 crEAR 200	3 crEAR 200	3 crEAR 200
European History	No credit	6 crHST 111, HST 112	6 crHST 111, HST 112
French	4 crFRE 102	4 crFRE 102	4 crFRE 102
German	4 crGER 102	4 crGER 102	4 crGER 102
Human Geography	No credit	3 crGEO 105 or GEO 171	3 crGEO 105 or GEO 171
Italian	4 crITA 102	4 crITA 102	4 crITA 102
Japanese	4 crJPS 102	4 crJPS 102	4 crJPS 102
Latin	4 crLAT 102	4 crLAT 102	4 crLAT 102
Macroeconomics	No credit	3 crECN 102	3 crECN 102
Microeconomics	No credit	3 crECN 101	3 crECN 101
Music Theory	3 crHOM 125/MTC 125	3 crHOM 125/MTC 125	3 crHOM 125/MTC 125
Physics 1	4 crPHY 101	4 crPHY 101	4 crPHY 101
Physics 2	4 crPHY 102	4 crPHY 102	4 crPHY 102
Physics C: Mechanics	4 crPHY 101 or PHY 211, PHY 221	4 crPHY 101 or PHY 211, PHY 221	4 crPHY 101 or PHY 211, PHY 221
Psychology	No credit	3 crPSY 205	3 crPSY 205
Spanish Language	4 crSPA 102	4 crSPA 102	4 crSPA 102
Spanish Literature	4 crSPA 102	4 crSPA 102	4 crSPA 102
US Government	No credit	3 crPSC 121	3 crPSC 121
US History	No credit	6 crHST 101, HST 102	6 crHST 101, HST 102
World History: Modern	No credit	6 crHST 121, HST 122	6 crHST 121, HST 122

Copied from Syracuse University's AP® credit policy (coursecatalog.syracuse.edu), checked 29 Oct 2026. Syracuse University sets its own policy and can change it, so credit is never guaranteed. Credits are in units.

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AP® Computer Science A
- Introduction to Java3 cr
AP® Computer Science Principles
- Introduction to Computing3 cr
AP® Biology
- Intro to Biology 13 cr
- Intro to Biology 23 cr
AP® Chemistry
- Chemistry I3 cr
- Chemistry Lab1 cr
AP® Environmental Science
- Environmental Science1 cr
AP® Physics 1
- Physics I3 cr
- Physics Lab1 cr
AP® English Language
- English Composition I3 cr
- English Composition II3 cr
AP® US History
- U.S. History I3 cr
- U.S. History II3 cr
AP® Macroeconomics
- Macroeconomics3 cr
AP® Microeconomics
- Microeconomics3 cr
AP® Psychology
- Introduction to Psychology3 cr
AP® French
- French I3 cr
- French II3 cr
AP® Art History
- Art History I3 cr
- Art History II3 cr

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Introduction to Java	Computer Science & IT	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
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Introduction to Networking	Computer Science & IT	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
Introduction to Operating Systems	Computer Science & IT	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
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Software Engineering	Computer Science & IT	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
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Principles of Statistics	Mathematics	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
Quantitative Analysis	Mathematics	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
College Algebra	Mathematics	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
Precalculus	Mathematics	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
Calculus 3 (Multivariable)	Mathematics	4	ACE/NCCRS	See course
Chemistry I	Natural & Health Sciences	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
Environmental Science	Natural & Health Sciences	1	ACE/NCCRS	See course
Healthcare Finance and Budgeting	Natural & Health Sciences	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
Healthcare Organization and Management	Natural & Health Sciences	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
Human Resource Management in Healthcare	Natural & Health Sciences	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
Intro to Biology 1	Natural & Health Sciences	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
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Medical Terminology	Natural & Health Sciences	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
Physics I	Natural & Health Sciences	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
Anatomy & Physiology I	Natural & Health Sciences	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
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Anatomy & Physiology II	Natural & Health Sciences	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
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Abnormal Psychology	Social Sciences & Humanities	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
Advanced Social Psychology	Social Sciences & Humanities	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
Advanced Technical Writing	Social Sciences & Humanities	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
Educational Psychology	Social Sciences & Humanities	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
Ethics in the Social Sciences	Social Sciences & Humanities	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
Introduction to Criminology	Social Sciences & Humanities	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
Introduction to Psychology	Social Sciences & Humanities	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
Introduction to Sociology	Social Sciences & Humanities	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
Macroeconomics	Social Sciences & Humanities	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
Microeconomics	Social Sciences & Humanities	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
Principles of Philosophy	Social Sciences & Humanities	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
Psychology of Diversity	Social Sciences & Humanities	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
Psychology of Personality	Social Sciences & Humanities	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
Research Methods in Psychology	Social Sciences & Humanities	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
English Composition I	Social Sciences & Humanities	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
English Composition II	Social Sciences & Humanities	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
American Literature	Social Sciences & Humanities	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
Art History I	Social Sciences & Humanities	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
Art History II	Social Sciences & Humanities	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
U.S. History I	Social Sciences & Humanities	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
U.S. History II	Social Sciences & Humanities	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
French I	Social Sciences & Humanities	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
French II	Social Sciences & Humanities	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course
Critical Thinking & Analysis	Social Sciences & Humanities	3	ACE/NCCRS	See course

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Questions students ask

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

Up to 8 credits (units), on Biology 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 Syracuse University asks for on that exam, you can retake the exam next May, take a CLEP® exam if Syracuse University accepts it, or take a self-paced course with an ACE or NCCRS credit recommendation. Syracuse University decides what counts, so ask before you enroll.

Is AP® credit guaranteed?

No. Syracuse University sets its own policy and can change it. We copied this from Syracuse University's AP® credit policy (coursecatalog.syracuse.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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