Exam Equivalencies
Students who have demonstrated their proficiency in a discipline by taking Advanced Placement (AP), College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), Cambridge International, and/or International Baccalaureate (IB) exams may receive Walla Walla University Credit based on the scores they earned. Credit is awarded on an S/NC grading basis. Exams not equivalent to a WWU course are applied as general elective credit (course numbers 199 and 399). Other exams not listed below may be considered for credit by contacting the WWU Academic Records Office.
Credit awarding policies are reviewed on a regular basis and are subject to change.
Cambridge International
Subject: Chemistry 9701
Level: A Level
Minimum Exam Score: C
WWU Course(s): CHEM 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146
WWU Credits: 12
Subject: Computer Science 9618
Level: A Level or AS Level
Minimum Exam Score: B
WWU Course(s): CPTR 141 & CPTR 280
WWU Credits: 8
Subject: English Literature 9695
Level: A Level
Minimum Exam Score: B
WWU Course(s)/Credits: Credit may be granted for A-level examinations upon review.
Subject: French 9716
Level: A Level
Minimum Exam Score: C
WWU Course(s): FREN 101, 102, 103
WWU Credits: 12
Subject: German 9717
Level: A Level
Minimum Exam Score: C
WWU Course(s): GRMN 101, 102, 103
WWU Credits: 12
Subject: History 9389
Level: A Level
Minimum Exam Score: B
WWU Course(s): HIST 399
WWU Credits: 4
Subject: History 9489
Level: A Level
Minimum Exam Score: B
WWU Course(s): HIST 399
WWU Credits: 4
Subject: Mathematics 9709
Level: A Level
Minimum Exam Score: C
WWU Course(s): MATH 121, 122, 171, 172
WWU Credits: 16
Subject: Mathematics Further 9213
Level: A Level
Minimum Exam Score: C
WWU Course(s): MATH 121, 122, 171, 172, 239, 315
WWU Credits: 24
Subject: Physics 9702
Level: A Level
Minimum Exam Score: B
WWU Course(s): PHYS 211, 212, 214, 215
WWU Credits: 8
Subject: Physics 9702
Level: AS Level
Minimum Exam Score: B
WWU Course(s): PHYS 211, 214
WWU Credits: 4
Subject: Psychology 9990
Level: A Level or AS Level
Minimum Exam Score: C
WWU Course(s): PSYC 130
WWU Credits: 4
Subject: Sociology 9699
Level: A Level
Minimum Exam Score: C
WWU Course(s): SOCI 204
WWU Credits: 4
Subject: Spanish - Language 9719
Level: A Level
Minimum Exam Score: C
WWU Course(s): SPAN 101, 102, 103
WWU Credits: 12
Subject: Spanish - Language 8685
Level: AS Level
Minimum Exam Score: C
WWU Course(s): SPAN 101
WWU Credits: 4
College Board Advanced Placement (AP)
Exam: Biology
Minimum Exam Score: 4
WWU Course(s): BIOL 141, 142
WWU Credits: 8
Exam: Biology
Minimum Exam Score: 5
WWU Course(s): BIOL 141, 142, 143
WWU Credits: 12
Exam: Calculus AB
Minimum Exam Score: 3
WWU Course(s): MATH 171
WWU Credits: 4
Exam: Calculus AB
Minimum Exam Score: 5
WWU Course(s): MATH 171, 172
WWU Credits: 8
Exam: Calculus BC
Minimum Exam Score: 3
WWU Course(s): MATH 171, 172
WWU Credits: 8
Exam: Calculus BC
Minimum Exam Score: 5
WWU Course(s): MATH 171, 172, 273
WWU Credits: 12
Exam: Chemistry
Minimum Exam Score: 4
WWU Course(s): CHEM 141, 142, 144, 145
WWU Credits: 8
Exam: Chemistry
Minimum Exam Score: 5
WWU Course(s): CHEM 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146
WWU Credits: 12
Exam: Chemistry
Minimum Exam Score: 3
WWU Course(s): CHEM 141, 144
WWU Credits: 4
Exam: Computer Science A
Minimum Exam Score: 3
WWU Course(s): CPTR 141
WWU Credits: 4
Exam: Computer Science Principles
Minimum Exam Score: 4
WWU Course(s): CPTR 141
WWU Credits: 4
Exam: English Language and Composition
Minimum Exam Score: 4
WWU Course(s): ENGL 121
WWU Credits: 3
Exam: French Language and Culture
Minimum Exam Score: 4
WWU Course(s): FREN 101, 102
WWU Credits: 8
Exam: French Language and Culture
Minimum Exam Score: 5
WWU Course(s): FREN 101, 102, 103
WWU Credits: 12
Exam: French Language and Culture
Minimum Exam Score: 3
WWU Course(s): FREN 101
WWU Credits: 4
Exam: German Language and Culture
Minimum Exam Score: 3
WWU Course(s): GRMN 101
WWU Credits: 4
Exam: German Language and Culture
Minimum Exam Score: 4
WWU Course(s): GRMN 101, 102
WWU Credits: 8
Exam: German Language and Culture
Minimum Exam Score: 5
WWU Course(s): GRMN 101,102,103
WWU Credits: 12
Exam: Spanish Language and Culture
Minimum Exam Score: 5
WWU Course(s): SPAN 101, 102, 103
WWU Credits: 12
Exam: Spanish Language and Culture
Minimum Exam Score: 4
WWU Course(s): SPAN 101, 102
WWU Credits: 8
Exam: Spanish Language and Culture
Minimum Exam Score: 3
WWU Course(s): SPAN 101
WWU Credits: 4
Exam: United States History
Minimum Exam Score: 3
WWU Course(s): HIST 221
WWU Credits: 4
Exam: United States History
Minimum Exam Score: 4
WWU Course(s): HIST 221, 222
WWU Credits: 8
International Baccalaureate
Subject: Chemistry
Level: Higher Level
Minimum Exam Score: 4
WWU Course(s): CHEM 141, 144
WWU Credits: 4
Subject: Chemistry
Level: Standard Level
Minimum Exam Score: 4
WWU Course(s): CHEM 105
WWU Credits: 5
Subject: Chemistry
Level: Higher Level
Minimum Exam Score: 6
WWU Course(s): CHEM 141, 142, 144, 145
WWU Credits: 8
Subject: Chemistry
Level: Higher Level
Minimum Exam Score: 7
WWU Course(s): CHEM 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146
WWU Credits: 12
Subject: English A: Language and Literature
Level: Higher Level
Minimum Exam Score: 4
WWU Course(s): ENGL 121
WWU Credits: 3
Subject: English A: Language and Literature
Level: Higher Level
Minimum Exam Score: 6
WWU Course(s): ENGL 121, 122
WWU Credits: 6
Subject: English A: Literature
Level: Higher Level
Minimum Exam Score: 6
WWU Course(s): ENGL 204
WWU Credits: 4
Subject: Physics
Level: Higher Level
Minimum Exam Score: 5
WWU Course(s): PHYS
WWU Credits: 8
Subject: Psychology
Level: Higher Level
Minimum Exam Score: 3
WWU Course(s): PSYC 130
WWU Credits: 4