Incoming students: the College will accept a score of 4 or 5 in both the AP Language and AP Literature exams. Each exam would transfer as three credits, for a total of six credits. While they will not satisfy the First-Year Writing Requirement or English major requirements, the credits will count towards the total credits needed to graduate.
AP Exam Category | Score | Credit Type | Total Credits |
Language and Composition | 4 or 5 | English Comp. Departmental * | 3 credits |
Literature and Composition | 4 or 5 | English Departmental* | 3 credits |
* Does not satisfy the First-year Writing Requirement or English major requirements.
For questions pertaining to the posting of AP Credit to UM transcripts, please contact the University of Michigan Undergraduate Admissions
AP Test Credit cannot be used toward the First Year Writing Requirement. For additional information, students should contact the Sweetland Center for Writing
For further information please contact the English Undergraduate Studies Office, [email protected].