2024-2025 Advanced Credit Placement Table
Math
| Exam options and score requirements for fulfilling degree requirements at Cornell | Cornell course as appears on transcript and in Student Center | Cornell Engineering degree requirement fulfilled | Credits |
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Exam options and score requirements for fulfilling degree requirements at Cornell- 5 on CEEB AP BC Exam
- A*, A, B, or C on GCE A-Level Math or Pure Math exams only if taken in Singapore
| Cornell course as appears on transcript and in Student CenterMATH 1910 | Cornell Engineering degree requirement fulfilledMATH 1910 | Credits4 |
Notes:
- Students are encouraged to take the Cornell Advanced Standing Exam (CASE) during Orientation.
- Students who earn a score of 4 on the Calculus BC AP exam are encouraged to take the Cornell Advanced Standing Exam, as credit is not awarded for a score of 4.
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Physics
| Exam options and score requirements for fulfilling degree requirements at Cornell | Cornell course as appears on transcript and in Student Center | Cornell Engineering degree requirement fulfilled | Credits |
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Exam options and score requirements for fulfilling degree requirements at Cornell- 5 on mechanics portion of CEEB AP C exam
- A*, A or B GCE A-Level Exam
- 6 or 7 on IB Higher Level Exam
| Cornell course as appears on transcript and in Student CenterPHYS 1112 | Cornell Engineering degree requirement fulfilledPHYS 1112 | Credits3 |
Exam options and score requirements for fulfilling degree requirements at Cornell- 5 on electricity and magnetism portion of CEEB AP C exam
| Cornell course as appears on transcript and in Student CenterPHYS 2213 | Cornell Engineering degree requirement fulfilledPHYS 2213 | Credits4 |
Exam options and score requirements for fulfilling degree requirements at Cornell- A*, A, or B on GCE A-Level Exam and AP or Cornell Advanced Standing Exam (CASE) credit for MATH 1910
| Cornell course as appears on transcript and in Student CenterPHYS 1112 and PHYS 2213 | Cornell Engineering degree requirement fulfilledPHYS 1112 and PHYS 2213 (see notes) | Credits7 |
Notes:
- If you received a score of 5 on the AP Physics C: Mechanics exam you will have earned credit for PHYS 1112 (3 credits), however no advanced placement credit is accepted for PHYS 1110
- Students awarded credit for PHYS 1112 must still enroll in PHYS 1110
- Scores lower than 5 will not be accepted for PHYS 1112, even if your current institution has granted you credit.
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Chemistry
| Exam options and score requirements for fulfilling degree requirements at Cornell | Cornell course as appears on transcript and in Student Center | Cornell Engineering degree requirement fulfilled | Credits |
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Exam options and score requirements for fulfilling degree requirements at Cornell- 5 on CEEB AP Exam
- B on GCE A-Level Exam
- 6 or 7 on IB Higher Level Exam
| Cornell course as appears on transcript and in Student CenterCHEM 2090 | Cornell Engineering degree requirement fulfilledCHEM 2090 | Credits4 |
Exam options and score requirements for fulfilling degree requirements at Cornell- A* or A on GCE A-Level Exam
| Cornell course as appears on transcript and in Student CenterCHEM 2090 and CHEM 2080 | Cornell Engineering degree requirement fulfilledCHEM 2090 and CHEM 2080 | Credits8 |
Notes:
- Students who obtain advanced placement credit for CHEM 2090 and are thinking of majoring in Chemical Engineering should consider enrolling in CHEM 2150
- Those who are offered credit for CHEM 2090 and then pass CHEM 2150 will be considered to have completed the equivalent to CHEM 2080. You may want to discuss this option with your faculty advisor.
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Computer Science
| Exam options and score requirements for fulfilling degree requirements at Cornell | Cornell course as appears on transcript and in Student Center | Cornell Engineering degree requirement fulfilled | Credits |
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Exam options and score requirements for fulfilling degree requirements at Cornell- 5 on CEEB AP A Exam
- 6 or 7 on IB Higher Level Exam
| Cornell course as appears on transcript and in Student CenterCS 1110 | Cornell Engineering degree requirement fulfilledCS 1110 | Credits4 |
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Biology
Biology| Exam options and score requirements for fulfilling degree requirements at Cornell | Cornell course as appears on transcript and in Student Center | Cornell Engineering degree requirement fulfilled | Credits |
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Exam options and score requirements for fulfilling degree requirements at Cornell- 4 on CEEB AP Exam
- 6 on IB Higher Level Exam
| Cornell course as appears on transcript and in Student CenterBIOG 1101F | Cornell Engineering degree requirement fulfilledTBD - Check with Engineering Advising and Major Department for further guidance | Credits4 |
Exam options and score requirements for fulfilling degree requirements at Cornell- 5 on CEEB AP Exam
- A or B on GCE A-Level Exam
- 7 on IB Higher Level Exam
- M3 or higher on Cambridge Pre-University Principal Subject Exam
| Cornell course as appears on transcript and in Student CenterBIOG 1102F | Cornell Engineering degree requirement fulfilledTBD - Check with Engineering Advising and Major Department for further guidance | Credits8 |
Note:
For Biomedical Engineering majors, a score of 5 on the Biology AP exam is required to place out of BIOMG 1350.
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English Language and Literature
| Exam options and score requirements for fulfilling degree requirements at Cornell | Cornell course as appears on transcript and in Student Center | Cornell Engineering degree requirement fulfilled | Credits |
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Exam options and score requirements for fulfilling degree requirements at Cornell- 5 on CEEB AP English Language and Composition exam
- 5 on CEEB AP English Literature and Composition exam
- A on GCE A-Level Exam
- 7 on IB Higher Level Exam
- D1, D2, D3 on Cambridge Pre-University Principal Subject Exam
- Please Note: students can only earn credit for one First-Year Writing Seminar (FWS) from the above exam options. If students have met two of the above, then the additional 3 credits can be applied toward the Literature and the Arts or the Arts, Literature,and Culture category in the Liberal Studies distribution requirement.
| Cornell course as appears on transcript and in Student CenterENGL 1100F | Cornell Engineering degree requirement fulfilledFirst-Year Writing Seminar (FWS) | Credits3 |
Exam options and score requirements for fulfilling degree requirements at Cornell- 4 on the CEEB AP English Language and Composition exam
- 6 on all IB Higher Level English exams
- B on the GCE A-level English exam
| Cornell course as appears on transcript and in Student CenterENGL 1101A | Cornell Engineering degree requirement fulfilledLiberal Studies Distribution Requirement in the Literature and the Arts (LA) or Arts, Literature, and Culture (ALC) category | Credits3 |
Exam options and score requirements for fulfilling degree requirements at Cornell- 4 on the CEEB AP English Literature and Composition exam
- 6 on all IB Higher Level English exams
- B on the GCE A-level English exam
| Cornell course as appears on transcript and in Student CenterENGL 1102A | Cornell Engineering degree requirement fulfilledLiberal Studies Distribution Requirement in the Literature and the Arts (LA) or Arts, Literature, and Culture (ALC) category | Credits3 |
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Foreign Language and Foreign Literature
| Exam options and score requirements for fulfilling degree requirements at Cornell | Cornell course as appears on transcript and in Student Center | Cornell Engineering degree requirement fulfilled | Credits |
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Exam options and score requirements for fulfilling degree requirements at Cornell- 4 or 5 on CEEB AP French Literature Exam
| Cornell course as appears on transcript and in Student CenterFRA 1100A | Cornell Engineering degree requirement fulfilledLiberal Studies Distribution Requirement in the Literature and the Arts (LA) or Arts, Literature, and Culture (ALC) category | Credits3 |
Exam options and score requirements for fulfilling degree requirements at Cornell- 14/20 or higher on French Baccalauréat Francais écrit Exam
| Cornell course as appears on transcript and in Student CenterFREN 2210 | Cornell Engineering degree requirement fulfilledLiberal Studies Distribution Requirement in the Literature and the Arts (LA) or Arts, Literature, and Culture (ALC) category | Credits3 |
Exam options and score requirements for fulfilling degree requirements at Cornell- 16/20 or higher on French Baccalauréat Francais écrit Exam
| Cornell course as appears on transcript and in Student CenterFREN 2210 (4 credits) and FREN 2000C (3 credits) | Cornell Engineering degree requirement fulfilledLiberal Studies Distribution Requirement in the Literature and the Arts (LA) or Arts, Literature, and Culture (ALC) category | Credits7 |
Exam options and score requirements for fulfilling degree requirements at Cornell- 4 or 5 on CEEB AP Spanish Literature Exam
| Cornell course as appears on transcript and in Student CenterSPAN 1100A | Cornell Engineering degree requirement fulfilledLiberal Studies Distribution Requirement in the Literature and the Arts (LA) or Arts, Literature, and Culture (ALC) category | Credits3 |
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Economics
| Exam options and score requirements for fulfilling degree requirements at Cornell | Cornell course as appears on transcript and in Student Center | Cornell Engineering degree requirement fulfilled | Credits |
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Exam options and score requirements for fulfilling degree requirements at Cornell- 5 on CEEB AP Exam (Micro)
| Cornell course as appears on transcript and in Student CenterECON 1110 | Cornell Engineering degree requirement fulfilledLiberal Studies Distribution Requirement in the Social and Behavioral Analysis (SBA) or Social Sciences (SSC) category | Credits3 |
Exam options and score requirements for fulfilling degree requirements at Cornell- 5 on CEEB AP Exam (Macro)
| Cornell course as appears on transcript and in Student CenterECON 1120 | Cornell Engineering degree requirement fulfilledLiberal Studies Distribution Requirement in the Social and Behavioral Analysis (SBA) or Social Sciences (SSC) category | Credits3 |
Exam options and score requirements for fulfilling degree requirements at Cornell- 7 on IB Higher Level Exam
- A* or A on GCE A-Level Exam
- D1, D2, D3 on Cambridge Pre-University Principal Subject Exam
| Cornell course as appears on transcript and in Student CenterECON 1110 and ECON 1120 | Cornell Engineering degree requirement fulfilledTwo Liberal Studies Distribution Requirements in the Social and Behavioral Analysis (SBA) or Social Sciences (SSC) category | Credits6 |
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Philosophy
| Exam options and score requirements for fulfilling degree requirements at Cornell | Cornell course as appears on transcript and in Student Center | Cornell Engineering degree requirement fulfilled | Credits |
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Exam options and score requirements for fulfilling degree requirements at Cornell- 14/20 or higher on French Baccalauréat Philosophie Exam
| Cornell course as appears on transcript and in Student CenterPHIL 1100 | Cornell Engineering degree requirement fulfilledLiberal Studies Distribution Requirement in the Knowledge, Cognition, and Moral Reasoning (KCM) or Ethics and the Mind (ETM) category | Credits3 |
Exam options and score requirements for fulfilling degree requirements at Cornell- A*, A, or B on GCE A-Level Exam
| Cornell course as appears on transcript and in Student CenterSubject to Department Review | Cornell Engineering degree requirement fulfilledSubject to Department Review | CreditsSubject to Department Review |
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Psychology
| Exam options and score requirements for fulfilling degree requirements at Cornell | Cornell course as appears on transcript and in Student Center | Cornell Engineering degree requirement fulfilled | Credits |
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| Exam options and score requirements for fulfilling degree requirements at Cornell | Cornell course as appears on transcript and in Student CenterPSYCH 1101 | Cornell Engineering degree requirement fulfilledLiberal Studies Distribution Requirement in the Social and Behavioral Analysis (SBA) or Social Sciences (SSC) category | Credits3 |
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Foreign Language
| Exam options and score requirements for fulfilling degree requirements at Cornell | Cornell course as appears on transcript and in Student Center | Cornell Engineering degree requirement fulfilled | Credits |
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Exam options and score requirements for fulfilling degree requirements at Cornell- 4 or 5 on CEEB AP French Language Exam
| Cornell course as appears on transcript and in Student CenterFREN 1100C | Cornell Engineering degree requirement fulfilledLiberal Studies Distribution Requirement in the Foreign Language (FL) category | Credits3 |
Exam options and score requirements for fulfilling degree requirements at Cornell- 4 or 5 on CEEB AP Italian Language Exam
| Cornell course as appears on transcript and in Student CenterITAL 1100C | Cornell Engineering degree requirement fulfilledLiberal Studies Distribution Requirement in the Foreign Language (FL) category | Credits3 |
Exam options and score requirements for fulfilling degree requirements at Cornell- 4 or 5 on CEEB AP Spanish Language Exam
| Cornell course as appears on transcript and in Student CenterSPAN 1100C | Cornell Engineering degree requirement fulfilledLiberal Studies Distribution Requirement in the Foreign Language (FL) category | Credits3 |
Note:
Engineers can also earn course credit via department exams for some language courses. Students should inquire with those departments directly for more information.
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