Advanced Placement Credits

Clemson University strongly endorses the College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) Program and consistently ranks among the top colleges and universities in the nation in the number of students reporting AP grades. Students who have participated in AP are attracted by, and in turn contribute to, the superior academic environment at Clemson. Clemson University credit is awarded for grades of 3, 4 or 5 on AP examinations.

Procedure for Receiving Credit Through the AP Program

If you enroll in AP courses through your high school, you’ll have the opportunity to take a national examination in the appropriate subject area at the end of the school year in May.

When registering for the examination, indicate if you wish to have the final results sent to Clemson University (CEEB #5111). Examinations are graded on a 1 to 5 scale. If you achieve a grade of 3 or higher, you’ll receive the appropriate course credit. After Clemson receives your official scores, credits earned will be posted on your record at the start of your first semester at Clemson.

Use our Credits Awarded Chart to see how many credit hours your AP class will garner here at Clemson University and what grade it will take to get the credit.

Be sure to include your Social Security number when registering for AP exams. This will save time and ensure that credit is automatically awarded to your Clemson academic record.

If you have any questions regarding AP credit, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Clemson University, 105 Sikes Hall, Box 345124, Clemson, SC 29634-5124, 864-656-2287.