Advanced Placement Program
Students who submit results of Advanced Placement examinations are eligible to receive credit in accordance with the following table. AP examinations must be taken before enrollment as a full-time student at Valparaiso University.
Calculus
(MATH 131 - 4 Cr.)
Precalculus (MATH 110/111/115 - 3 Cr.)
Theory (MUS 163 & MUS 109 - 5 Cr.)
Physics 1 (PHYS 111, 141L - 4 Cr.) 3 (Students intending to continue on to PHYS 112 are encouraged to repeat PHYS 111 if they receive a score of 3 on the AP Physics 1 exam.) Physics 2 (PHYS 111, 141L, 112, 112L - 8 Cr.) 4
Physics C, Mechanics (PHYS 141 - 3 Cr.) 4
Physics C, Electricity and Magnetism (PHYS 142 - 3 Cr.) 4 (Students with a score of 4 or higher on either AP Physics C exams may also receive credit for PHYS 141L or 142L, depending on their AP lab experience. See the Physics department chair for more information.)
(PSY 110 - 3 Cr.)
(GS 390 - 3 Cr.)
Spanish Language (SPAN 102 - 4 Cr.)
Spanish Language (SPAN 102, 203 - 8 Cr.)
Spanish Literature (SPAN 102 - 4 Cr.)
Spanish Literature (SPAN 102, 203 - 8 Cr.) 5
Statistics (STAT 140 or BUS 205 or STAT 240) (If required calculus-based statistics modules with engineering applications are completed successfully.)
International Baccalaureate Program
First-year students who submit results of International Baccalaureate Higher Level examinations with scores of 5, 6, or 7 receive credit for the following subjects (Standard Level examinations are not accepted):
We accept dual credit from other accredited colleges and universities when students have
Students in the Core 40 and Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma programs are eligible to take up to 8 credits per semester or summer session through Valpo. Students must apply through Valpo’s Dual Enrollment Program Application to be considered for admission to the program.
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