AP® credit at Western Illinois University

Western Illinois University gives credit for 41 AP® exams. Add your scores to see the courses and credits you'd get, and what to do if a score falls short.

  • 41 AP® exams earn credit at Western Illinois University
  • Up to 14 credits from a single exam

From Western Illinois University's AP® credit policy (wiu.edu). Last checked 28 Oct 2026.

Example: three AP® scores at Western Illinois University
  1. AP® Biologyscore 3+BOT 200 (4) and Zool 200 (4)8
  2. AP® Calculus BCscore 4+Math 133 (4) and Math 134 (4)8
  3. AP® English Languagescore 3+Eng 1803

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

    See Western Illinois University's full AP® chart (41 exams)
    AP® examScore 3Score 4Score 5
    2-D Art and Design1 crArt Elective3 crArt 1013 crArt 101
    3-D Art and Design1 crArt Elective3 crArt 1013 crArt 101
    African American Studies3 crAAS 1003 crAAS 1003 crAAS 100
    Art History3 crArth Elective3 crArt 2826 crArt 282 (3) and 283 (3)
    Biology8 crBOT 200 (4) and Zool 200 (4)8 crBOT 200 (4) and Zool 200 (4)8 crBOT 200 (4) and Zool 200 (4)
    Calculus AB4 crMath 133 & placement in Math 1344 crMath 133 & placement in Math 1344 crMath 133 & placement in Math 134
    Calculus BCNo credit8 crMath 133 (4) and Math 134 (4)8 crMath 133 (4) and Math 134 (4)
    Calculus BC: AB Subscore4 crMath 133 & placement in Math 1344 crMath 133 & placement in Math 1344 crMath 133 & placement in Math 134
    Chemistry4 crChem 2018 crChem 201 (4) and Chem 202 (4)8 crChem 201 (4) and Chem 202 (4)
    Chinese14 crFL 121 (4), FL 122 (4), FL 223 (3), and FL 224 (3)14 crFL 121 (4), FL 122 (4), FL 223 (3), and FL 224 (3)14 crFL 121 (4), FL 122 (4), FL 223 (3), and FL 224 (3)
    Comparative Government3 crPOLS 2673 crPOLS 2673 crPOLS 267
    Computer Science A3 crCS Elective6 crCS 114 (3) and CS 214 (3)6 crCS 114 (3) and CS 214 (3)
    Computer Science Principles3 crCS Elective3 crCS 1143 crCS 114
    Drawing1 crArt Elective3 crArt 1403 crArt 140
    English Language3 crEng 1803 crEng 1803 crEng 180
    English Literature3 crEng Elective3 crEng 1953 crEng 195
    Environmental Science3 crEnvr 2013 crEnvr 2013 crEnvr 201
    European History6 crHist 115 (3) and Hist 116 (3)6 crHist 115 (3) and Hist 116 (3)6 crHist 115 (3) and Hist 116 (3)
    French14 cr121 (4), 122 (4), 223 (3), and 224 (3)14 cr121 (4), 122 (4), 223 (3), and 224 (3)14 cr121 (4), 122 (4), 223 (3), and 224 (3)
    German14 cr121 (4), 122 (4), 223 (3), and 224 (3)14 cr121 (4), 122 (4), 223 (3), and 224 (3)14 cr121 (4), 122 (4), 223 (3), and 224 (3)
    Human Geography3 crGeog 1003 crGeog 1003 crGeog 100
    Italian14 crFL 121 (4), FL 122 (4), FL 223 (3), and FL 224 (3)14 crFL 121 (4), FL 122 (4), FL 223 (3), and FL 224 (3)14 crFL 121 (4), FL 122 (4), FL 223 (3), and FL 224 (3)
    Japanese14 crFL 121 (4), FL 122 (4), FL 223 (3), and FL 224 (3)14 crFL 121 (4), FL 122 (4), FL 223 (3), and FL 224 (3)14 crFL 121 (4), FL 122 (4), FL 223 (3), and FL 224 (3)
    Latin14 crFL 121 (4), FL 122 (4), FL 223 (3), and FL 224 (3)14 crFL 121 (4), FL 122 (4), FL 223 (3), and FL 224 (3)14 crFL 121 (4), FL 122 (4), FL 223 (3), and FL 224 (3)
    Macroeconomics3 crEcon 2313 crEcon 2313 crEcon 231
    Microeconomics3 crEcon 2323 crEcon 2323 crEcon 232
    Music Theory3 crMus Elec3 crMus 181 (2) and Mus 183 (1)3 crMus 181 (2) and Mus 183 (1)
    Physics 13 crPhys ElectivePhys 114 (4)Phys 114 (4)
    Physics 23 crPhys ElectivePhysics 115 (4)Physics 115 (4)
    Physics C: E&M4 crPhys 2134 crPhys 2134 crPhys 213
    Physics C: Mechanics4 crPhys 2114 crPhys 2114 crPhys 211
    Pre-Calculus5 crMath 1315 crMath 1315 crMath 131
    Psychology3 crPsy 1003 crPsy 1003 crPsy 100
    Research3 crGEN Elec3 crGEN Elec3 crGEN Elec
    Seminar3 crGEN Elec3 crGEN Elec3 crGEN Elec
    Spanish Language14 cr121 (4), 122 (4), 223 (3), and 224 (3)14 cr121 (4), 122 (4), 223 (3), and 224 (3)14 cr121 (4), 122 (4), 223 (3), and 224 (3)
    Spanish Literature14 cr121 (4), 122 (4), 223 (3), and 224 (3)14 cr121 (4), 122 (4), 223 (3), and 224 (3)14 cr121 (4), 122 (4), 223 (3), and 224 (3)
    Statistics3 crStat 1713 crStat 1713 crStat 171
    US Government3 crPOLS 1223 crPOLS 1223 crPOLS 122
    US History6 crHist 105 (3) and Hist 106 (3)6 crHist 105 (3) and Hist 106 (3)6 crHist 105 (3) and Hist 106 (3)
    World History: Modern6 crHist 115 (3) and Hist 116 (3)6 crHist 115 (3) and Hist 116 (3)6 crHist 115 (3) and Hist 116 (3)

    Copied from Western Illinois University's AP® credit policy (wiu.edu), checked 28 Oct 2026. Western Illinois 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 Western Illinois 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 Western Illinois University?

    Up to 14 credits, on Chinese or French or German or Italian and others. On this list, one exam earns 1 to 14 credits.

    What if my score is too low?

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

    Is AP® credit guaranteed?

    No. Western Illinois University sets its own policy and can change it. We copied this from Western Illinois University's AP® credit policy (wiu.edu) on 28 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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