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Credit for College-Level Work Completed Before Enrolling at Duke
You may be able to receive credit for coursework or examinations that you complete prior to matriculation at Duke. This section contains information to guide you through the transfer request process by credit type.
PRE-COLLEGE WORK
There are three types of pre-college work that we recognize:
- Advanced Placement exams (AP)
- International Placement Credit exams (IPC)
- Pre-matriculation courses (PMC)
Each of these is handled a little differently, and each is explained below.
All course equivalents for your Duke-recognized AP, IPC and PMC credits will be listed on DukeHub in the Academics section under the Student Test Credit window and on your Duke transcript after Duke has received the appropriate documentation. These credits can fulfill prerequisites or graduation requirements, depending on the major and program. Pratt students are allowed to count more than two AP or IPC Credits toward the 34 credits for graduation. It is possible to use a maximum of two AP or IPC credits to satisfy the Pratt social sciences/humanities (ss/h) requirement, in addition to the few exceptions noted on the AP table (see below).
AP and IPC credits are reviewed and awarded by the Office of the University Registrar. Be sure to have your official scores sent to them for review. For more information on AP and IPC, visit the link pratt.duke.edu/undergrad/policies/3483.
AP EXAMS
In order to receive credit for your AP exams, you must request your official scores be transmitted directly to the Office of the University Registrar by AP Services.
The AP table outlines the AP exams that Duke recognizes, scores required for corresponding Duke course equivalent and placement guidelines. If you have asked AP Services/College Board to report your scores to Duke, they will be received and evaluated by the Office of the University Registrar, usually in the first week of July. To confirm if your AP credits have arrived at Duke and have been added to your record, go to your Academics page in DukeHub and view the Student Test Credit box. Your official AP credits will be listed there. If you have not sent your scores to Duke, do so as soon as possible.
AP EXAM | SCORE | DUKE CREDIT | ELIGIBLE TO TAKE |
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Arts: Art History | 5 | ARTHIST 20 | 200-400 level courses |
Arts: Studio Art: 2-D Design | 5 | ARTSVIS 21 | 200-400 level courses |
Arts: Studio Art: 3-D Design | 5 | ARTSVIS 21 | Advanced level courses |
Arts: Studio Art: Drawing | 5 | ARTSVIS 21 | Advanced level courses |
Biology | 4 | BIOLOGY 20 (a) | Advanced level courses |
Biology | 5 | BIOLOGY 21 | BIOLOGY 203L (Spring Only) or BIOLOGY 201L (Fall and Spring) |
Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 20 (b) | BIOLOGY 203L (Spring only) or BIOLOGY 201L or 202L (Fall and Spring) |
Chemistry | 5 | CHEM 21 (b) | CHEM 201DL.002 OR 110DL (Fall term only), 201DL or 101 DL (All Terms) |
Chinese: Language and Culture | 4 / 5 | CHINESE 201 | 204 or 200-400 level courses depending on placement score |
Computer Science: Principles | 5 | COMPSCI 20 | Any Computer Science Course |
Computer Science: A | 4 / 5 | COMPSCI 10 L | COMPSCI 201 (A&S only, No Pratt Credit) |
Economics: Microeconomics | No credit | N/A | N/A |
Economics: Macroeconomics | No credit | N/A | N/A |
English: Literature & Composition | 4 / 5 | ENGLISH 20 | Any course except ENGLISH 20 |
English: Language & Composition | 4 / 5 | ENGLISH 22 | Any course except ENGLISH 22 |
Environmental Science | 4 / 5 | ENVIRON 20 | ENVIRON 21 |
French: Language & Culture | 5 | FRENCH 204 | Any 300 level FL course except FRENCH 302 |
German: Language & Culture | 4 | GERMAN 29 | GERMAN 204 or 305S |
German: Language & Culture | 5 | GERMAN 29 | GERMAN 305S or above |
History: World | 4 / 5 | HISTORY 21 | Any history course. |
History: United States | 4 / 5 | HISTORY 23 & 24 | Any history course. |
History: European | 4 / 5 | HISTORY 25 & 26 | Any history course. |
Human Geography | No Credit | N/A | N/A |
Italian: Languages & Culture | 4 | ITALIAN 204 | ITALIAN 301 |
Italian: Languages & Culture | 5 | ITALIAN 204 | Any 300 level course |
Japanese: Language & Culture | 4 / 5 | JAPANESE 203 | JAPANESE 204 or 305 depending on placement score |
Latin Literature | 4 | LATIN 25 | LATIN 204 |
Latin Literature | 5 | LATIN 25 | LATIN 300 level course or above |
Math: Calculus AB | 5 | MATH 21 | MATH 122L (Fall) or 112L (Spring) |
Math: Calculus BC | 4 | MATH 21 (c) | MATH 122L (Fall) or 112L (Spring) |
Math: Calculus BC | 5 | MATH 21 & 22 (c) | MATH 221, 212, or 202 |
Music: Theory | 4 / 5 | MUSIC 161-1 | Any course except MUSIC 161-1 |
Physics C: Mechanics | 4 / 5 | PHYSICS 25 (d) | Consult department |
Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism | 4 / 5 | PHYSICS 26 (d) | Consult department |
Physics 1& 2: Algebra-Based | No Credit | N/A | Consult department |
Pol Sci: United States Government & Politics | 4 / 5 | POLSCI 20 | Any 200-400 level course |
Pol Sci: Comparative Government & Politics | 4 / 5 | POLSCI 21 | Any 200-400 level course |
Psychology | 5 | PSY11 | Any course. AP cannot be used towards major requirements. |
Spanish: Language & Culture | 5 | SPANISH 204 | Any 300 level course |
Spanish: Language & Culture | 4 / 5 | SPANISH 204 | Any 300 level course |
Statistics | 5 | STA 20 (e) | STA 101, 102, 198, or 199 |
AP EXAM NOTES AND UPDATED INFORMATION
In order to have your AP credits placed on your Duke record/transcript, you must have the AP Service send your scores to the Office of the Registrar at Duke. To send AP scores to Duke, contact AP Exams, CN6671, Princeton, NJ 08541-6671; http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/exgrd_rep.html; 609-771-7300 or 888-225-5427. Duke’s CEEB number is 5156.
WHERE DO I SEND MY AP EXAM INFORMATION?
The information should be sent to the University Registrar at: Attn: Office of the University Registrar Box 104804, Duke University, Durham, NC 27701. The Registrar’s phone number is 919-684-2813 and the fax number is 919-684-5400. Feel free to also email with questions: registrar@duke.edu. URL: registrar.duke.edu
INTERNATIONAL PLACEMENT CREDIT (IPC)
Duke University also recognizes various international standardized examinations and grants a limited amount of credit and placement in advanced courses for students whose performance in these examinations meets certain standards established by the University. These credits can be awarded only in those subject areas for which there is an AP exam offered domestically. Credits awarded for International Placement exams are counted as credit in the same way as AP credits are awarded. Scores of all examinations must be directed to the attention of the Office of the University Registrar. Only original documents, not copies, are accepted. Scores needed for International Placement exams are listed below.
EXAMINATION | SCORE |
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British, Hong Kong, Scottish, Singapore or Zimbabwe A-level | A or B |
Austria Matura Certificate Exam | 1 or 2 |
Cambridge Pre-U Exam | M3 or higher |
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Exam | 1 or 2 |
French Baccalaureate | 14 or higher |
German Abitur | 10 or higher |
Higher Secondary Certificate Exam (India) | 84 or higher |
All India/Delhi Senior School Certificate Exam | 84 or higher |
Indian School Certificate Exam | 84 or higher |
International Advanced Level (AIL) Exam | A or B |
International Baccalaureate | 6 or 7 on the higher level |
Israeli Matriculation Certificate (Bagrut) | 75 or higher |
Swiss Maturite | 4 or 5 |
Victorian Certificate of Education | 38 or higher |
Request that the scores of your examinations be sent directly to the Office of the University Registrar as soon as you can or bring your official certificates with you and present them at the Registrar’s Office when you arrive. For questions or concerns, contact the Registrar’s Office (registrar@duke.edu). If you have questions about the use of IPC for placement into Duke courses, contact an academic dean in Pratt.
PRE-MATRICULATION CREDIT (PMC)
If you studied at another college or university while attending high school, you may be eligible to receive Pre-Matriculation Credit. Such work must not be part of the high school program nor high school graduation requirements. A complete list of criteria that must be met for Pre-Matriculation Credit policy, procedure and the necessary forms can be found at https://registrar.duke.edu/student-records-resources/transfer-credit.