AP Credit
Advanced Placement Program
The following credit will be granted to students entering UM and who have submitted scores from the College Board Advanced Placement Examinations Program. For information on subjects not listed, please contact Enrollment Services 800-462-8636.
AP Examination Scores
| AP Examination | Minimum Score | Semester Credit | *General Education | Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art: 2D Design | 3 | 6 | A | Art Dept needs to review portfolio |
| Art: 3D Design | 3 | 6 | A | Art Dept needs to review portfolio |
| Art: History of Art | 3 | 6 | HX-3 credits and HY-3 credits | Art 150H & 151H |
| Art: Studio Drawing | 3 | 6 | A | Art Dept needs to review portfolio |
| Biology | 3 | 8 | N with Lab | BIOB 160N OR BIOB 170N/171N, at the discretion of Major Department |
| Chemistry | 3 | 8 | N with Lab | |
| Chinese Language & Culture | 3 | 8 | FL | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | CSCI 131 | |
| Computer Science AB | 3 | 3 | CSCI 131 | |
| English/Lang & Composition | 3 | 6 | Writ 101 | Writ 101 |
| English/Lit & Composition | 3 | 6 | LY | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | N without Lab | |
| French Language | 3 | 8 | FL | |
| French Literature | 3 | 6 | L | |
| German Language | 3 | 8 | FL | |
| Government & Politics: US | 3 | 3 | SY | |
| Government & Politics: Comparative | 3 | 3 | S | |
| History/United States | 3 | 6 | HY | |
| History/European | 3 | 6 | HY | |
| History/World | 3 | 6 | HX | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | S | GPHY 121S |
| Italian Language & Culture | 3 | 8 | FL | |
| Japanese Language & Culture | 3 | 8 | FL | |
| Latin/Literature | 3 | 6 | FL | |
| Latin/Vergil | 3 | 8 | FL | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | S | ECNS 202S |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | S | ECNS 201S |
| Math/Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | M | M 171 |
| Math/Calculus BC | 3 | 8 | M | M 171 & 172 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 6 | ||
| Physics B | 3 | 8 | N with Lab | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | N with Lab | |
| Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism | 3 | 4 | N with Lab | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | S | PSYX 100S |
| Russian Language & Culture | 3 | 8 | FL | |
| Spanish Language | 3 | 8 | FL | |
| Spanish Literature | 3 | 6 | L | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | M | STAT 216 |
*KEY TO GENERAL EDUCATION SYMBOLS
| A= | Expressive Arts | L= | Literary and Artistic studies |
|---|---|---|---|
| WRIT 101= | Composition | H= | Historical and Cultural studies |
| M= | Math | N= | Natural Sciences with lab/ no lab |
| FL= | Modern & Classical Languages | S= | Social Sciences |
| Y= | American & European Perspectives | X= | Indigenous & Global Perspectives |
| HY= | Historical/American & European | HX= | Historical/Indigenous & Global |
| LY= | Literary/American & European | SY= | Social Sciences/American & European |
To request that your score reports be sent to The University of Montana call 888-308-0013 or (609) 771-7366 or visit the AP website. The University of Montana awards college credit to undergraduate degree students on the basis of official score reports from the Advanced Placement Program/College Board.
This policy was developed in consultation with academic departments at The University of Montana. Credits awarded are assigned the grade of CR* (credit). Exams that do not meet the minimum score are not posted on The University of Montana transcript.
IB Credit
International Baccalaureate Policy
The University of Montana recognizes IB achievement and awards eight credits for each Higher Level exam passed with an examination score of four or higher. The University does not grant credit for Standard Level examinations, unless they are taken as a component of the full Diploma.
The University of Montana will offer 30 credits (maximum) to all incoming students who have received a Diploma with a score of 30 or better, with no individual exam scores lower than four. These credits will normally be distributed as electives, although students who desire credit for specific UM courses, including approved General Education courses, may petition the applicable department. The 30 credits cannot be used toward upper-division coursework. Enrollment Services-Admissions will provide students with an evaluation of their credits upon receipt of official scores.
IB Examination Scores
| IB EXAMINATION | MINIMUM SCORE | SEMESTER CREDIT | GEN ED* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology HL | 4 | 8 | N |
| Business & Mgmt HL | 4 | 8 | - |
| Chemistry HL | 4 | 8 | N |
| Classical Languages HL | 4 | 8 | FL |
| Computer Science HL | 4 | 8 | - |
| Design Technology | 4 | 8 | - |
| Economics HL | 4 | 8 | S |
| English A1 HL | 4 | 8 | WRIT 101 |
| English A2 HL | 4 | 8 | WRIT 101 |
| English B HL | 4 | 8 | WRIT 101 |
| French A1 HL | 4 | 8 | FL |
| French A2 HL | 4 | 8 | FL |
| French B HL | 4 | 8 | FL |
| Geography HL | 4 | 8 | S |
| German A1 HL | 4 | 8 | FL |
| German A2 HL | 4 | 8 | FL |
| German B HL | 4 | 8 | FL |
| History HL | 4 | 8 | H |
| Info Tech Global World (ITGS) HL | 4 | 8 | - |
| Islamic History HL | 4 | 8 | HX |
| Language B HL | 4 | 8 | FL |
| Mathematics HL | 4 | 8 | M |
| Philosophy HL | 4 | 8 | - |
| Physics HL | 4 | 8 | N |
| Psychology HL | 4 | 8 | S |
| Social & Cultural Anthropology HL | 4 | 8 | S |
| Spanish A1 HL | 4 | 8 | FL |
| Spanish A2 HL | 4 | 8 | FL |
| Spanish B HL | 4 | 8 | FL |
| Theatre Arts HL | 4 | 8 | A |
| Visual Arts HL | 4 | 8 | L |
*KEY TO GENERAL EDUCATION SYMBOLS
| A= | Expressive Arts | L= | Literary and Artistic studies |
|---|---|---|---|
| WRIT 101= | Composition | H= | Historical and Cultural studies |
| M= | Math | N= | Natural Sciences with lab/ no lab |
| FL= | Modern & Classical Languages | S= | Social Sciences |
| Y= | American & European Perspectives | X= | Indigenous & Global Perspectives |
| HY= | Historical/American & European | HX= | Historical/Indigenous & Global |
| LY= | Literary/American & European | SY= | Social Sciences/American & European |
The University of Montana recognizes IB achievement and awards eight credits for each higher level exam passed with examination scores of four or higher. The University does not grant credit for standard level examinations. The Enrollment Services office will provide students with an evaluation of their credits.
CLEP
The following credit will be granted for CLEP examination scores in the following categories. For information on credit by examinations or subjects not listed, please contact Enrollment Services 800-462-8636.
CLEP Examination Scores
| CLEP EXAMINATION | MINIMUM SCORE | SEMESTER CREDIT | *GENERAL EDUCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Composition | 50 | 6 | WRIT 101 |
| College Composition Modular-Multiple Choice Only | 50 | 3 | None |
| College Composition Modular with Essay | 50 | 6 | Writ 101 |
| Humanities | 50 | 6 | L |
| College Mathematics | 50 | 6 | M |
| Natural Sciences | 50 | 6 | N without Lab |
| Social Sciences & History | 50 | 6 | S =3 credits H = 3 credits |
| American Government | 50 | 3 | SY |
| American Literature | 50 | 6 | LY |
| Analyzing & Interpreting Literature | 50 | 6 | L |
| Biology | 50 | 6 | N without Lab |
| Introduction Business Law | 50 | 3 | None |
| Calculus | 50 | 3 | M |
| Chemistry | 50 | 6 | N without Lab |
| College Algebra | 50 | 3 | M |
| College French I | 50 | 6 | FL |
| College French II | 59 | 12 | FL |
| College German I | 50 | 6 | FL |
| College German II | 63 | 12 | FL |
| College Spanish I | 50 | 6 | FL |
| College Spanish II | 63 | 12 | FL |
| Introduction Educational Psychology | 50 | 3 | |
| English Literature | 50 | 6 | L |
| Financial Accounting | 50 | 6 | None |
| United States History I: Early Colonizations to 1877 | 50 | 3 | HY |
| United States History II: 1865-Present | 50 | 3 | HY |
| Human Growth & Development | 50 | 3 | S |
| Information Systems & Computer Applications | 50 | 3 | None |
| Pre-calculus | 50 | 3 | M |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 50 | 3 | S |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 50 | 3 | S |
| Principles of Management | 50 | 3 | S |
| Principles of Marketing | 50 | 3 | |
| Intro Sociology | 50 | 3 | S |
| Intro Psychology | 50 | 3 | S |
| Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 | 50 | 3 | HY |
| Western Civilization II: 1648 - Present | 50 | 3 | HY |
*KEY TO GENERAL EDUCATION SYMBOLS
| A= | Expressive Arts | L= | Literary and Artistic studies |
|---|---|---|---|
| WRIT 101= | Composition | H= | Historical and Cultural studies |
| M= | Math | N= | Natural Sciences with lab/ no lab |
| FL= | Modern & Classical Languages | S= | Social Sciences |
| Y= | American & European Perspectives | X= | Indigenous & Global Perspectives |
| HY= | Historical/American & European | HX= | Historical/Indigenous & Global |
| LY= | Literary/American & European | SY= | Social Sciences/American & European |
The University of Montana awards college credit to undergraduate degree students on the basis of official score reports from the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) of the College Board. Official score reports may be obtained by downloading the transcript request form at the CollegeBoard website. You can also call 800-257-9558.
This policy was developed in consultation with academic departments at The University of Montana. Credits awarded are assigned the grade of CR* (credit). Exams that do not meet the minimum score are not posted on The University of Montana transcript.
