AP® credit at University of Northern Colorado

University of Northern Colorado gives credit for 40 AP® exams. Add your scores to see the courses and credits you'd get, and what to do if a score falls short.

  • 40 AP® exams earn credit at University of Northern Colorado
  • Up to 9 credits from a single exam

From University of Northern Colorado's AP® credit policy (unco.edu). Last checked 29 Oct 2026.

Example: three AP® scores at University of Northern Colorado
  1. AP® Biologyscore 5BIO 110, 1118
  2. AP® Calculus BCscore 3+MATH 131, 1328
  3. AP® English Languagescore 4+ENG 122, 1236

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

    See University of Northern Colorado's full AP® chart (40 exams)
    AP® examScore 3Score 4Score 5
    2-D Art and Design3 crART 1XX3 crART 1833 crART 183
    3-D Art and Design3 crART 1XX3 crART 1843 crART 184
    African American Studies3 crAFS 1XX3 crAFS 1XX3 crAFS 1XX
    Art History3 crART 1816 crART 181, 1826 crART 181, 182
    Biology4 crBIO 100, 1054 crBIO 1108 crBIO 110, 111
    Calculus AB4 crMATH 1314 crMATH 1314 crMATH 131
    Calculus BC8 crMATH 131, 1328 crMATH 131, 1328 crMATH 131, 132
    Chemistry4 crCHEM 101, 1025 crCHEM 111, 111L5 crCHEM 111, 111L
    Chinese3 crCHIN 2016 crCHIN 201, 2029 crCHIN 201, 202, 3XX
    Comparative Government3 crPSCI 2XX3 crPSCI 2XX3 crPSCI 2XX
    Computer Science A3 crCS 1203 crCS 1203 crCS 120
    Computer Science Principles3 crCS 1013 crCS 1013 crCS 101
    Drawing3 crART 1XX3 crART 1343 crART 134
    English Language3 crENG 1226 crENG 122, 1236 crENG 122, 123
    English Literature3 crENG 1316 crENG 122, 1316 crENG 122, 131
    Environmental Science4 crESCI 2004 crESCI 2004 crESCI 200
    European History3 crHIST 1206 crHIST 120, 1216 crHIST 120, 121
    French3 crWLC 2XX6 crWLC 2XX (6 Credits)9 crWLC 2XX (6 Credits), WLC 3XX (3 Credits)
    German3 crWLC 2XX6 crWLC 2XX (6 Credits)9 crWLC 2XX (6 Credits), WLC 3XX (3 Credits)
    Human Geography3 crGEOG 2003 crGEOG 2003 crGEOG 200
    Italian3 crWLC 2XX3 crWLC 2XX3 crWLC 2XX
    Japanese3 crJAPN 2016 crJAPN 201, 2029 crJAPN 201, 202, 3XX
    Latin3 crWLC 2XX3 crWLC 2XX3 crWLC 2XX
    Macroeconomics3 crECON 2033 crECON 2033 crECON 203
    Microeconomics3 crECON 2053 crECON 2053 crECON 205
    Music TheoryNo credit1 crMUS 1142 crMUS 114, 116
    Physics 15 crPHYS 2205 crPHYS 2205 crPHYS 220
    Physics 25 crPHYS 2XX5 crPHYS 2XX5 crPHYS 2XX
    Physics C: E&M5 crPHYS 2XX5 crPHYS 2XX5 crPHYS 2XX
    Physics C: Mechanics5 crPHYS 2405 crPHYS 2405 crPHYS 240
    Pre-Calculus3 crMATH 1273 crMATH 1273 crMATH 127
    Psychology3 crPSY 1203 crPSY 1203 crPSY 120
    Research3 crELCT 1X3 crELCT 1X3 crELCT 1X
    Seminar3 crELCT 1X3 crELCT 1X3 crELCT 1X
    Spanish Language3 crSPAN 2016 crSPAN 201, 2026 crSPAN 201, 202
    Spanish Literature3 crSPAN 2016 crSPAN 201, 2026 crSPAN 201, 202
    Statistics3 crSTAT 1503 crSTAT 1503 crSTAT 150
    US Government3 crPSCI 1003 crPSCI 1003 crPSCI 100
    US History3 crHIST 1006 crHIST 100, 1016 crHIST 100, 101
    World History: Modern3 crHIST 1156 crHIST 115 and HIST 1XX6 crHIST 115 and HIST 1XX

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

    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 University of Northern Colorado?

    Up to 9 credits, on Chinese or French or German or Japanese. On this list, one exam earns 1 to 9 credits.

    What if my score is too low?

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

    Is AP® credit guaranteed?

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