AP Credits
UW–Madison grants advanced credit for the successful completion of college-level course work while in high school and for high achievement on Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and College-Level Examination Program exams. Credits earned may be awarded toward general education requirements, degree requirements, or elective credit. The purpose of awarding advanced credit is to recognize advanced high-quality work, to preclude the duplication of courses, and to provide increased flexibility for students who wish to complete two majors, earn a certificate, or graduate early. Close to 90 percent of UW–Madison students enter with some form of advanced credit. Incoming students should have their official transcripts/score reports sent directly to the Office of Admissions at the start of their first semester, by September 15.
AP, IB, and CLEP Credit Guides, detailing how each subject exam and score will translate at UW–Madison, is available on the Undergraduate Admissions Web site.