American River College grants credit for College Board Advanced Placement (AP) examinations. A student who meets the following requirements may receive credit for exams they successfully passed:
- Official copies of test scores are on file with Admissions and Records
- Student is in good standing, which is defined as having completed twelve (12) units of credit and having a minimum 2.0 grade point average (GPA)
Students should be aware that other colleges and universities have the right to accept, modify, or reject the use of AP scores towards their graduation requirements. Check with a counselor to determine whether these test results will be accepted at the transfer institution of your choice.
Review the AP Credit Chart to see how ARC grants credit for AP exams.
Visit the College Board's Advanced Placement Program website to learn more.