AP, IB, and CLEP Scores (Credit By Examination)

Fisher recognizes AP, IB, and CLEP scores. The following information outlines how these scores translate to credits.

Transfer Credit

In recognition of the college-level coursework being completed at the high school level, Fisher will consider granting credit for any coursework in which a student earns a grade of "C" or better. Once we have received the official college transcript, Fisher will evaluate all credits on a case-by-case basis.

Pharmacy Transfer Credit

The Wegmans School of Pharmacy will accept AP, IB, and CLEP credits for certain courses towards the fulfillment of the pre-pharmacy requirements. The Wegmans School of Pharmacy will not accept AP, IB, and CLEP credits for fulfillment of the science courses (chemistry, biology, or physics) of the pre-pharmacy requirements.

AP Exams

Fisher recognizes the Advanced Placement (AP) Program and will grant standing and credit for courses in harmony with the curriculum to students who complete the Advanced Placement Test with a score of 3 or higher. Generally, a score of 4 or higher is required on exams in biology, chemistry, computer science, U.S. history, modern languages, physics, and world history.

Advanced Placement Course Equivalents
AP Course Fisher Course Credits
African American Studies AFAM 150 - Intro African American Studies 3
American Government POSC Core course 3
Art 2D Design or 3D Design Non-liberal arts credit hours 3
Art Drawing Non-liberal arts credit hours 3
Art History ARTS Core course 3
Biology (score of 4 or 5) Liberal arts credit hours 8
Chemistry (score of 4 or 5) CHEM 103 - General Chemistry I (with lab)
–AND–
CHEM 104 - General Chemistry II (with lab)
8
Chinese (score of 4 or 5) LCHN 111 - Elem. Chinese I 
–AND–
LCHN 112 - Elem. Chinese II
6
Comparative Government POSC Core course 3
Computer Science A
(score of 4 or 5)
CSCI 161 - Foundations of Computer Science I 3
Economics (Macro) ECON 106 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3
Economics (Micro) ECON 105 - Principles of Microeconomics 3
English Literature* Liberal arts credit hours 
–AND– 
ENGL 150 - Stories That Matter
6
English Language* Liberal arts credit hours 3
Environmental Science BIOL 101 - Environmental Issues 3
European History
(score of 4 or 5)
HIST Core course 3
French (score of 4) LFRN 112 - Elem. French II 3
French (score of 5) LFRN 112 - Elem. French II
–AND– 
LFRN 211 - Interm. French I
6
German (score of 4) LGRM 112 - Elem. German II 3
German (score of 5) LGRM 112 - Elem. German II
–AND–
LGRM 211 - Interm. German I
6
Human Geography GEOG Core course 3
Italian (score of 4) LITL 112 - Elem. Italian II 3
Italian (score of 5) LITL 112 - Elem. Italian II
–AND–
LITL 211 - Interm. Italian I
6
Japanese (score of 4 or 5) LJPN 111 - Elem. Japanese I
–AND–
LJPN 112 - Elem. Japanese II
6
Latin (score of 4 or 5) LATN 101 - Begin. Latin I
–AND–
LATN 102 - Begin. Latin II
6
Math Calc AB MATH 120 - Calculus I 4
Math Calc BC (score of 3) MATH 120 - Calculus I 4
Math Calc BC (score of 4 or 5) MATH 120 - Calculus I
–AND–
MATH 122 - Calculus II
8
Music Theory Liberal arts credit hours
Precalculus MATH 119 - Precalculus 4
Physics 1 (score of 4 or 5) PHYS 141 - General Physics Workshop I
Physics 2 (score of 4 or 5) PHYS 142 - General Physics Workshop II
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism (score of 4 or 5) PHYS Core course 4
Physics C: Mechanics
(score of 4 or 5)
PHYS Core course 4
Psychology PSYC 100 - Introduction to Psychology 3
Seminar Liberal arts credit hours  3
Spanish (score of 4) LSPN 112 - Elem. Spanish II 3
Spanish (score of 5) LSPN 112 - Elem. Spanish II
–AND–
LSPN 211 - Interm. Spanish I
6
Spanish Literature LSPN 3XX - Spanish elective 3
Statistics ECON 221 - Statistics I 3
U.S. History (score of 4 or 5) HIST Core course 3
World History (score of 4 or 5) HIST Core course 3

*Credit for only one of these exams will be given.

IB Exams

Fisher also recognizes the International Baccalaureate (IB) Organization. A variety of IB courses have been approved for credit. Students typically require a score of 5 or higher to receive credit, as noted in the chart below.

International Baccalaureate Course Equivalents
Program IB Exam Required Fisher Course Credits
Anthropology Social & Cultural Anthropology HL 5 or higher ANTH major elective and Core course 3
Arts Film HL 5 or higher COMM 1XX 3
Arts Music H 5 or higher MUSC Core course 3
Arts Visual Arts HL 5 or higher ARTS Core course 3
Arts Theater HL 5 or higher THEA Core course 3
Biology Biology HL 5 or higher Liberal arts credit 8
Business Business Management HL 5 or higher Non liberal arts credit 3
Chemistry Chemistry HL 5 or higher CHEM 103 - General Chemistry I (with lab)
–AND–
CHEM 104 - General Chemistry II (with lab)
8
Economics Economics HL 5 or higher ECON 105 - Principles of Microeconomics
–AND–
ECON 106 - Principles of Macroeconomics
6
English Language and Literature HL 5 or higher Liberal arts credits
–AND–
ENGL 150 - Stories That Matter
6
English Literature HL 5 or higher ENGL 150 - Stories That Matter 3
Foreign Language Language HL 5 or higher As example:
LSPN 112 - Elem. LANG II
–AND–
LSPN 211 - Interm. LANG I
6
History History HL 5 or higher HIST 103 - U.S. History to 1865
–AND–
HIST 104 - U.S. History Since 1865
6
Mathematics Mathematics HL 5 or higher MATH 120 - Calculus I 4
Mathematics Further Math 5 or higher MATH 120 - Calculus I 4
Mathematics Further Math 6 or 7 MATH 120 - Calculus I
–AND–
MATH 122 - Calculus II
8
Philosophy Greek HL 5 or higher GREK 101 - Begin. Greek I 3
Philosophy Latin HL 5 or higher LATN 101 - Begin. Latin I 3
Philosophy Philosophy HL 5 or higher PHIL 123 - Intro. to Philosophy 3
Psychology Psychology HL 4 or higher PSYC 100 - Intro. to Psychology 3

HL = Higher Level Exam
SL = Standard Level Exam

CLEP Exams

Fisher participates in the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) of the College Entrance Examination Board. Fisher accepts subject tests, which measure mastery of college-level and introductory course content in a range of disciplines. Through CLEP subject tests, individuals can earn credit and advanced academic standing in areas that conform to the curriculum at Fisher if they earn a minimum score of 50. Credit is not awarded for the CLEP General Exams.