If you took Advanced Placement Examinations, please send your scores to Saint Mary’s (college code #1702). The results of the AP examinations reach Saint Mary’s in July. Please do NOT wait for your AP results before you register for classes. After we receive your AP score, we will adjust your schedule if necessary. Please refer to the chart below.
Saint Mary’s College grants credit for higher level subject examinations of the IB. No credit is awarded for subsidiary level courses. Students do not have to be granted the IB diploma in order to receive credit for an individual higher level subject. An official copy of test results should be sent to Student Academic Services. You may request test results at this link.
Saint Mary’s College grants credit for CLEP Subject Examinations only, not for the General Examinations. A list of transferable subject exams and required scores can be found at the College Board (CLEP) website. Please refer to this link to see scores needed to obtain credit at Saint Mary' College.
| Test | Minimum Score Required | Course Equivalent | Gen Ed Program Requirement | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| African American Studies | 4 | HIST 205 | Historical Inquiry | 3 hrs |
| Art History | 4 | ART 241 | Historical Inquiry | 3 hrs |
| Biology | 4 | BIO 110 | Natural Science | 4 hrs |
| Biology | 5 | BIO 155-158 | Natural Science | 8 hrs |
| Calculus AB1 | 4 | MATH 131 | Mathematics | 4 hrs |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MATH 131- MATH 132 | Mathematics | 8 hrs |
| Chemistry2 | 4 | CHEM 100 level | Natural Science | 8 hrs |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | MLCH 111-112 | Modern Languages | 6 hrs |
| Comparative Gov't & Politics3 | 4 | POSC 207 | Social Science | 3 hrs |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CPSC 207 | none | 3 hrs |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | CPSC 103 | none | 2 hrs |
| English Lang and Comp | 4 | ENWR 100 level | none | 3 hrs |
| English Lit and Comp | 4 | ENLT 100 level | Literary Inquiry | 3 hrs |
| Environmental Science | 4 | ENVS 171 | Natural Science | 3 hrs |
| European History | 4 | HIST 102 | Historical Inquiry | 3 hrs |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | MLFR 111-112 | Modern Languages | 6 hrs |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | MLGR 111-112 | Modern Languages | 6 hrs |
| Human Geography | 4 | ANTH 100 | none | 3 hrs |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | MLIT 111-MLIT 210 | Modern Languages | 6 hrs |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | MLJA 111-112 | Modern Languages | 6 hrs |
| Latin | 4 | LATN 111-112 | none | 6 hrs |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | ECON 251 | Social Science | 3 hrs |
| Microeconomics | 4 | ECON 252 | Social Science | 3 hrs |
| Music Theory4 | 4 | MUS 181 | none | 3 hrs |
| Physics 1 | 4 | PHYS 111 | Natural Science | 4 hrs |
| Physics 25 | 4 | PHYS 112 | Natural Science | 4 hrs |
| Physics C: Elect and Magn.5 | 4 | PHYS 112 | Natural Science | 4 hrs |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHYS 121 | Natural Science | 4 hrs |
| Precalculus | 4 | MATH 103 | none | 3 hrs |
| Psychology | 4 | PSYC 157 | Social Science | 3 hrs |
| Research | 4 | HUM 101 | none | 3 hrs |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | MLSP 111-112 | Modern Languages | 6 hrs |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | MLSP 111-112 | Modern Languages | 6 hrs |
| Statistics | 4 | MATH 214 | none | 3 hrs |
| Studio Art: 2-D Design6 | 4 | ART 100 level | Creative and Artistic Expression | 3 hrs |
| Studio Art: 3-D Design6 | 4 | ART 100 level | Creative and Artistic Expression | 3 hrs |
| Studio Art: Drawing6 | 4 | ART 100 level | Creative and Artistic Expression | 3 hrs |
| US Gov't and Politics | 4 | POSC 201 | Social Science | 3 hrs |
| US History | 4 | HIST 201 | Historical Inquiry | 3 hrs |
| World History | 4 | HIST 104 | Historical Inquiry | 3 hrs |
Four additional hours of credit will be granted to students who score a 5 on the Calculus AB test and successfully complete MATH 231 Calculus III.
A 4 or 5 on the AP exam grants credit for CHEM 101-102 by default; For STEM majors and pre-health students, a 4 or 5 with significant lab experience may replace CHEM 121-122. Contact Department Chair for approval.
Gen Ed credit only, not major.
Students who intend to major in MUS must also pass a diagnostic exam administered by the MUS department for this course to count toward the major requirement.
Credit will be granted for either Physics 2 or Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, not both.
Course equivalents will depend on area of focus. Credit towards an art major or studio art minor may be granted after review of digital portfolio by the Art department.
| Test | Minimum Score Required | Course Equivalent | Gen Ed Program Requirement | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English A: Literature | 5 | 100-level ENLT | Literary Inquiry | 3 hrs |
| Economics | 6 | See department chair | ||
| History Americas | 5 | HIST 201 | Historical Inquiry | 3 hrs |
| History Europe | 5 | HIST 104 | Historical Inquiry | 3 hrs |
| Philosophy | 5 | See department chair | ||
| Psychology | 5 | PSYC 157 | Social Science | 3 hrs |
| Social Anthropology | 5 | ANTH 253 | Social Science | 3 hrs |
| Test | Minimum Score Required | Course Equivalent | Gen Ed Program Requirement | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 5 | BIO 110 | Natural Science | 4 hrs |
| Biology | 6 | BIO 155-158 | Natural Science | 8 hrs |
| Chemistry | 6 | CHEM 121 | Natural Science | 4 hrs |
| Physics | 6 | PHYS 121 | Natural Science | 4 hrs |
| Test | Minimum Score Required | Course Equivalent | Gen Ed Program Requirement | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Math with Option 12 | 5 | MATH 113 | Mathematics | 3 hrs |
| Math with Option 12 | 6 | MATH 131 | Mathematics | 4 hrs |
| Math with Option 12 | 7 | MATH 131-MATH 132 | Mathematics | 8 hrs |
| Math with Option 9 | 5 | MATH 214 | none | 3 hrs |
| Test | Minimum Score Required | Course Equivalent | Gen Ed Program Requirement | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | 5 | MUS 241 | none | 3 hrs |
| Test | Minimum Score Required | Course Equivalent | Gen Ed Program Requirement | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French | 5 | MLFR 111-MLFR 112 | Modern Languages | 6 hrs |
| German | 5 | MLGR 111-MLGR 112 | Modern Languages | 6 hrs |
| Spanish | 5 | MLSP 111-MLSP 112 | Modern Languages | 6 hrs |
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