AP Credit

It is possible to receive academic course credit on the basis of Advanced Placement (AP) examinations. Such course credits may not, however, be included in the minimum number of 30 courses required for the baccalaureate degree. The awarding of course credit on the basis of AP examinations is based primarily on the recommendations of the individual academic departments.  During the orientation program you will be able to learn from your academic advisors whether course credits have been awarded. Please refer to the section on Advanced Placement in the Guide to Liberal Learning for more specific information. If you plan to take courses in subjects for which AP credit may be granted, make your selections in accordance with the information in the Guide to Liberal Learning. If course changes are necessary when the actual awards become known, such changes may be processed during the add/drop period.

Advanced Placement Examinations

Brown participates in the Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board. The Program's aims are ``to give able students challenging educational experiences in school, and to increase for these able students the opportunity to take advanced work in college.'' Students enrolled in secondary schools participating in this program may take the appropriate examinations given in May and have the scores sent to the Office of the Dean of the College. Course credit and/or placement is determined by the appropriate academic department of Brown University, which may review the examination booklets and other materials. Policies on credit and/or placement vary from department to department. Students will be notified of such credit upon matriculation at Brown. Subjects in which course credit may be granted include American History, Art History, Biology, Chemistry, European History, French, German, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Physics, and Spanish. For incoming students, advanced placement entries will not be posted on student records until mid-October.

Advanced Placement credits may not be applied to the minimum 30 courses needed to earn a Brown degree.