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.
- AP® Biologyscore 3+BOT 200 (4) and Zool 200 (4)8
- AP® Calculus BCscore 4+Math 133 (4) and Math 134 (4)8
- 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.
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| AP® exam | Score 3 | Score 4 | Score 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 1 crArt Elective | 3 crArt 101 | 3 crArt 101 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 1 crArt Elective | 3 crArt 101 | 3 crArt 101 |
| African American Studies | 3 crAAS 100 | 3 crAAS 100 | 3 crAAS 100 |
| Art History | 3 crArth Elective | 3 crArt 282 | 6 crArt 282 (3) and 283 (3) |
| Biology | 8 crBOT 200 (4) and Zool 200 (4) | 8 crBOT 200 (4) and Zool 200 (4) | 8 crBOT 200 (4) and Zool 200 (4) |
| Calculus AB | 4 crMath 133 & placement in Math 134 | 4 crMath 133 & placement in Math 134 | 4 crMath 133 & placement in Math 134 |
| Calculus BC | No credit | 8 crMath 133 (4) and Math 134 (4) | 8 crMath 133 (4) and Math 134 (4) |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 4 crMath 133 & placement in Math 134 | 4 crMath 133 & placement in Math 134 | 4 crMath 133 & placement in Math 134 |
| Chemistry | 4 crChem 201 | 8 crChem 201 (4) and Chem 202 (4) | 8 crChem 201 (4) and Chem 202 (4) |
| Chinese | 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) | 14 crFL 121 (4), FL 122 (4), FL 223 (3), and FL 224 (3) |
| Comparative Government | 3 crPOLS 267 | 3 crPOLS 267 | 3 crPOLS 267 |
| Computer Science A | 3 crCS Elective | 6 crCS 114 (3) and CS 214 (3) | 6 crCS 114 (3) and CS 214 (3) |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 crCS Elective | 3 crCS 114 | 3 crCS 114 |
| Drawing | 1 crArt Elective | 3 crArt 140 | 3 crArt 140 |
| English Language | 3 crEng 180 | 3 crEng 180 | 3 crEng 180 |
| English Literature | 3 crEng Elective | 3 crEng 195 | 3 crEng 195 |
| Environmental Science | 3 crEnvr 201 | 3 crEnvr 201 | 3 crEnvr 201 |
| European History | 6 crHist 115 (3) and Hist 116 (3) | 6 crHist 115 (3) and Hist 116 (3) | 6 crHist 115 (3) and Hist 116 (3) |
| French | 14 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) |
| German | 14 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 Geography | 3 crGeog 100 | 3 crGeog 100 | 3 crGeog 100 |
| Italian | 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) | 14 crFL 121 (4), FL 122 (4), FL 223 (3), and FL 224 (3) |
| Japanese | 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) | 14 crFL 121 (4), FL 122 (4), FL 223 (3), and FL 224 (3) |
| Latin | 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) | 14 crFL 121 (4), FL 122 (4), FL 223 (3), and FL 224 (3) |
| Macroeconomics | 3 crEcon 231 | 3 crEcon 231 | 3 crEcon 231 |
| Microeconomics | 3 crEcon 232 | 3 crEcon 232 | 3 crEcon 232 |
| Music Theory | 3 crMus Elec | 3 crMus 181 (2) and Mus 183 (1) | 3 crMus 181 (2) and Mus 183 (1) |
| Physics 1 | 3 crPhys Elective | Phys 114 (4) | Phys 114 (4) |
| Physics 2 | 3 crPhys Elective | Physics 115 (4) | Physics 115 (4) |
| Physics C: E&M | 4 crPhys 213 | 4 crPhys 213 | 4 crPhys 213 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 crPhys 211 | 4 crPhys 211 | 4 crPhys 211 |
| Pre-Calculus | 5 crMath 131 | 5 crMath 131 | 5 crMath 131 |
| Psychology | 3 crPsy 100 | 3 crPsy 100 | 3 crPsy 100 |
| Research | 3 crGEN Elec | 3 crGEN Elec | 3 crGEN Elec |
| Seminar | 3 crGEN Elec | 3 crGEN Elec | 3 crGEN Elec |
| Spanish Language | 14 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 Literature | 14 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) |
| Statistics | 3 crStat 171 | 3 crStat 171 | 3 crStat 171 |
| US Government | 3 crPOLS 122 | 3 crPOLS 122 | 3 crPOLS 122 |
| US History | 6 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: Modern | 6 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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CreditChemistry
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CreditHuman Geography
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| Introduction to Linux | Computer Science & IT | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Introduction to Networking | Computer Science & IT | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Introduction to Operating Systems | Computer Science & IT | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Network and Systems Security | Computer Science & IT | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
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| Programming in Python | Computer Science & IT | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Software Engineering | Computer Science & IT | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| System Analysis and Design | Computer Science & IT | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Business Math | Mathematics | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Calculus 1 | Mathematics | 4 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Calculus 2 | Mathematics | 4 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| Discrete Mathematics | Mathematics | 4 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
| 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 |
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| Chemistry Lab | Natural & Health Sciences | 1 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
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| Abnormal Psychology | Social Sciences & Humanities | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
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| Ethics in the Social Sciences | Social Sciences & Humanities | 3 | ACE/NCCRS | See course |
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| 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 |
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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?
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