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Advanced Placement (AP) Credit

GCC recognizes the Advanced Placement (AP) Program of the College Entrance Examination Board. Students who have completed AP examinations with scores of 3 or higher may receive credit at GCC as indicated in the tables below. Credit awarded through AP exams may be used to satisfy GCC's General Education requirements or Cal-GETC requirements. Course credit is granted for AP exams if the division concerned has determined that the material covered is comparable to a specific course offered within that division.

It is the student’s responsibility to petition for credit through the Admissions and Records Office. Credit awarded for AP exams shall not be counted toward the 12 semester units of credit in residence required to earn an associate degree. Credit for AP exams will only be granted during the fall and spring semesters to students who have successfully completed or are enrolled in at least 12 units at GCC.

Note: The awarding of AP credit for courses on the GCC transcript does not ensure their transferability to four-year institutions. Each college and university grants AP credit according to its own policy. GCC may grant more or less units of credit than the transfer institution awards. AP credit for the major may require higher scores or may not be accepted at all. Students planning to transfer should consult the catalog(s) of the transfer institution(s) to determine how AP credit is granted for the purpose of admission, general education, and the specific major prior to petitioning for credit. Students should speak with a counselor before taking a course that duplicates content covered in the AP exam, as they may not receive credit for both.

A score of 3, 4, or 5 on the AP exam is required to earn credit. Where noted, an exam may require a score of 4 or 5 to earn course credit. Students should speak with a counselor before taking a course that duplicates content covered in the AP exam, as they may not receive credit for both.

EXAM NAME
GCC GE AREA
GCC COURSE EQUIVALENT
TOTAL UNITS EARNED

2-D Art and Design

N/A

N/A

3 semester units

3-D Art and Design

N/A

N/A

3 semester units

African American Studies

4 or 6

ETH S 132

3 semester units

Art History

3

ARTH C1100 and C1200

6 semester units

Biology

5

BIOL 122

4 semester units

Calculus AB

2

Score of 3:
MATH 101E

Score of 4 or 5:
MATH 103E

Score of 3:
4 semester units

Score of 4 or 5:
5 semester units

Calculus BC

2

Score of 3:
Follow Calculus AB subscore

Score of 4 or 5:
MATH 103E and 104E

Score of 3:
4-5 semester units

Score of 4 or 5:
10 semester units

Chemistry

5

Score of 3:
GE credit only

Score of 4 or 5:
CHEM 110

Score of 3:
4 semester units

Score of 4 or 5:
5 semester units

Chinese Language and Culture

3

Score of 3:
CHIN 101

Score of 4 or 5:
CHIN 101 and 102

Score of 3:
5 semester units

Score of 4 or 5:
10 semester units

Comparative Government and Politics

4

POLS 102

3 semester units

Computer Science A

2

CS/IS 112

3 semester units

Computer Science Principles

2

N/A

3 semester units

Drawing

N/A

N/A

3 semester units

English Language and Composition

1A

ENGL C1000

4 semester units

English Literature and Composition

1A and 3

ENGL C1000

6 semester units

Environmental Science

5

N/A

4 semester units

European History

3 and 4

HIST 170 and 180

6 semester units

French Language and Culture

3

Score of 3:
FREN 101

Score of 4 or 5:
FREN 101 and 102

Score of 3:
5 semester units

Score of 4 or 5:
10 semester units

German Language and Culture

3

N/A

3 semester units

Human Geography

4

GEOG 102

3 semester units

Italian Language and Culture

3

Score of 3:
ITAL 101

Score of 4 or 5:
ITAL 101 and 102

Score of 3:
5 semester units

Score of 4 or 5:
10 semester units

Japanese Language and Culture

3

Score of 3:
JAPAN 101

Score of 4 or 5:
JAPAN 101 and 102

Score of 3:
5 semester units

Score of 4 or 5:
10 semester units

Latin

3

N/A

3 semester units

Macroeconomics

4

ECON C2002

3 semester units

Microeconomics

4

ECON C2001

3 semester units

Music Theory

3

MUSIC 211

3 semester units

Physics 1: Algebra-Based

5

PHY 110

4 semester units

Physics 2: Algebra-Based

5

PHY 110

4 semester units

Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

5

PHY 110

4 semester units

Physics C: Mechanics

5

PHY 110

4 semester units

Precalculus

2

Score of 3:
MATH 101E

Score of 4 or 5:
MATH 110

Score of 3:
4 semester units

Score of 4 or 5:
5 semester units

Psychology

4

PSYC C1000

3 semester units

Spanish Language and Culture

3

Score of 3:
SPAN 101

Score of 4 or 5:
SPAN 101 and 102

Score of 3:
5 semester units

Score of 4 or 5:
10 semester units

Spanish Literature and Culture

3

SPAN 124H

3 semester units

Statistics

2

STAT C1000

4 semester units

United States Government and Politics

4 or 7

POLS C1000*

3 semester units

United States History

(3 or 4) and 7

HIST C1001 and C1002

6 semester units

World History: Modern

3 or 4

HIST 102

3 semester units
*Students planning to transfer to a CSU may still need to complete a CA government course to graduate from the CSU.

A score of 3, 4, or 5 on the AP exam is required to earn credit. Students should speak with a counselor before taking a course that duplicates content covered in the AP exam, as they may not receive credit for both.

This chart is based on the most current information available. Although every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, please make sure to check the UC Policy for AP credits website, the CSU Systemwide Credit for External Exams website, and the latest version of the Cal-GETC Standards to verify the information. 

To determine how each UC and CSU campus awards AP credit, refer to the university's website and catalog.

EXAM NAME
CAL-GETC AREA
UNITS TOWARD CAL-GETC CERTIFICATION
UNITS FOR UC ADMISSION
UNITS FOR CSU ADMISSION

2-D Art and Design

N/A

N/A

5.3 semester units/8 quarter units

(5.3 semester unit/8 quarter unit maximum for 2-D Art and Design, 3-D Art and Design, and Drawing)

3 semester units

3-D Art and Design

N/A

N/A

5.3 semester units/8 quarter units

(5.3 semester unit/8 quarter unit maximum for 2-D Art and Design, 3-D Art and Design, and Drawing)

3 semester units

African American Studies

N/A

N/A

2.6 semester units/4 quarter units

3 semester units

Art History

3A or 3B

3 semester units/4 quarter units

5.3 semester units/8 quarter units

6 semester units

Biology

5B and 5C

4 semester units/5 quarter units

5.3 semester units/8 quarter units

6 semester units

Business with Personal Finance

N/A

N/A

N/A

3 semester units

(effective Fall 2026)

Calculus AB

2

3 semester units/4 quarter units

2.6 semester units/4 quarter units

(5.3 semester unit/8 quarter unit maximum for both Calculus exams)

3 semester units

(only one exam in Calculus or Computer Science may be applied to the baccalaureate)

Calculus BC2

2

3 semester units/4 quarter units

5.3 semester units/8 quarter units

(5.3 semester unit/8 quarter unit maximum for both Calculus exams)

6 semester units

(only one exam in Calculus or Computer Science may be applied to the baccalaureate)

Chemistry

5A and 5C

4 semester units/5 quarter units

5.3 semester units/8 quarter units

6 semester units

Chinese Language and Culture

3B

3 semester units/4 quarter units

5.3 semester units/8 quarter units

6 semester units

Comparative Government and Politics

4

3 semester units/4 quarter units

2.6 semester units/4 quarter units

3 semester units

Computer Science A

N/A

N/A

5.3 semester units/8 quarter units

3 semester units

(only one exam in Calculus or Computer Science may be applied to the baccalaureate)

Computer Science Principles

N/A

3 semester units/4 quarter units

5.3 semester units/8 quarter units

6 semester units

(only one exam in Calculus or Computer Science may be applied to the baccalaureate)

Drawing

N/A

N/A

5.3 semester units/8 quarter units

(5.3 semester unit/8 quarter unit maximum for 2-D Art and Design, 3-D Art and Design, and Drawing)

3 semester units

English Language and Composition1

1A

3 semester units/4 quarter units

5.3 semester units/8 quarter units

(5.3 semester unit/8 quarter unit maximum for both English exams)

6 semester units

(effective fall 2027 - only 6 units for both English exams may be applied to the baccalaureate)

English Literature and Composition1

1A or 3B

3 semester units/4 quarter units

5.3 semester units/8 quarter units

(5.3 semester unit/8 quarter unit maximum for both English exams)

6 semester units

(effective fall 2027 - only 6 units for both English exams may be applied to the baccalaureate)

Environmental Science

5A and 5C

3 semester units/4 quarter units

2.6 semester units/4 quarter units

4 semester units

European History

3B or 4

3 semester units/4 quarter units

5.3 semester units/8 quarter units

6 semester units

French Language and Culture

3B

3 semester units/4 quarter units

5.3 semester units/8 quarter units

6 semester units

German Language and Culture

3B

3 semester units/4 quarter units

5.3 semester units/8 quarter units

6 semester units

Human Geography

4

3 semester units/4 quarter units

2.6 semester units/4 quarter units

3 semester units

Italian Language and Culture

3B

3 semester units/4 quarter units

5.3 semester units/8 quarter units

6 semester units

Japanese Language and Culture

3B

3 semester units/4 quarter units

5.3 semester units/8 quarter units

6 semester units

Latin

3B

3 semester units/4 quarter units

5.3 semester units/8 quarter units

6 semester units

Macroeconomics

4

3 semester units/4 quarter units

2.6 semester units/4 quarter units

3 semester units

Microeconomics

4

3 semester units/4 quarter units

2.6 semester units/4 quarter units

3 semester units

Music Theory

N/A

N/A

5.3 semester units/8 quarter units

6 semester units

Physics 1: Algebra-Based

5A and 5C

4 semester units/5 quarter units

5.3 semester units/8 quarter units

(5.3 semester unit/8 quarter unit maximum for all Physics exams)

4 semester units

(only 6 units of credit for all Physics exams may be applied to the baccalaureate)

Physics 2: Algebra-Based

5A and 5C

4 semester units/5 quarter units

5.3 semester units/8 quarter units

(5.3 semester unit/8 quarter unit maximum for all Physics exams)

4 semester units

(only 6 units of credit for all Physics exams may be applied to the baccalaureate)

Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

5A and 5C

3 semester units/4 quarter units

2.6 semester units/4 quarter units

(5.3 semester unit/8 quarter unit maximum for all Physics exams)

4 semester units

(only 6 units of credit for all Physics exams may be applied to the baccalaureate)

Physics C: Mechanics

5A and 5C

3 semester units/4 quarter units

2.6 semester units/4 quarter units

(5.3 semester unit/8 quarter unit maximum for all Physics exams)

4 semester units

(only 6 units of credit for all Physics exams may be applied to the baccalaureate)

Precalculus

N/A

N/A

N/A

3 semester units

Psychology

4

3 semester units/4 quarter units

2.6 semester units/4 quarter units

3 semester units

Research

N/A

N/A

N/A

3 semester units

(effective Fall 2026)

Seminar

N/A

N/A

N/A

3 semester units

Spanish Language and Culture

3B

3 semester units/4 quarter units

5.3 semester units/8 quarter units

6 semester units

Spanish Literature and Culture

3B

3 semester units/4 quarter units

5.3 semester units/8 quarter units

6 semester units

Statistics

2

3 semester units/4 quarter units

2.6 semester units/4 quarter units

3 semester units

United States Government and Politics

4

3 semester units/4 quarter units

2.6 semester units/4 quarter units

3 semester units

United States History

3B or 4

3 semester units/4 quarter units

5.3 semester units/8 quarter units

6 semester units

World History: Modern

3B or 4

3 semester units/4 quarter units

5.3 semester units/8 quarter units

3 semester units

Where more than one area of Cal-GETC is possible, the AP exam may be used in either area (either Cal-GETC Area 3B or Cal-GETC Area 4) regardless of where the certifying CCC’s comparable course is located. 

Note: AP exams that have been discontinued are not shown on this table. A student with catalog rights may be able to use the now discontinued exam if accepted under the comparable area of IGETC or under Cal-GETC at the time the exam was taken.

1 Only one of the two English courses required for UC transfer admission may be satisfied with an AP exam score. 

2 Students who take the Calculus BC examination and earn a subscore of 3 or higher on the Calculus AB portion will receive units for the Calculus AB examination, even if they do not receive a score of 3 or higher on the Calculus BC examination (note the maximum credit awarded for both exams).