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.
| 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 | 3 |
| Precalculus | MATH 119 - Precalculus | 4 |
| Physics 1 (score of 4 or 5) | PHYS 141 - General Physics Workshop I | 4 |
| Physics 2 (score of 4 or 5) | PHYS 142 - General Physics Workshop II | 4 |
| 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.
| 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.