Advanced Placement

The university may grant both placement and credit toward the undergraduate degree through the Advanced Placement Examinations of the College Entrance Examination Board. The AP credit awarded varies by exam and score; see the UD website for specific courses and requirements.

A score of four or better on the particular AP examination may secure the student immediate placement out of and credit for the comparable course or courses at the university.

A score of three or four may secure immediate placement and/or retroactive credit toward the degree upon completion of another course in that area of study with a grade of "B-" or better. Upon receiving the grade in the required UD course, the student must request the retroactive credits at the Registrar’s Office. The additional course should be completed by the end of the junior year in order to secure credit through the AP examination.