Advanced Placement
Prospective Sul Ross students may earn up to 30 semester hours of college credit through Advanced Placement.
Scores on examinations must be submitted prior to initial enrollment by students who have not attempted any previous college work. Students should confer with their high school counselors before applying to take an examination for credit and paying the required fees. For details, contact the Center for Enrollment Services.
AP exams are offered to high school students by participating secondary schools in May of each year. Credit is awarded for the exams listed below.
| AP Examinations: | Sul Ross State University Course and Number | Semester Credit Hours Awarded | Minimum Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| History of Art | ART 1303, 1304 | 6 | 3 |
| Biology | BIOL 1311/1111 | ||
| BIOL 1313/1113 | 8 | 3 | |
| Chemistry | CHEM 1311/1111 | ||
| CHEM 1312/1112 | 8 | 3 | |
| Computer Science A | CS1309 | 3 | 3 |
| Economics - Microeconomics | ECO 2302 | 3 | 3 |
| Economics - Macroeconomics | ECO 2301 | 3 | 3 |
| English - Language and Composition | ENG 1301, 1302 | 6 | 3 |
| Government and Politics - US | PS 2305 | 3 | 3 |
| History - World | HIST 2301, 2302 | 6 | 3 |
| History - United States | HIST 1301, 1302 | 6 | 3 |
| Mathematics - Calculus AB | MATH 2413 | 4 | 3 |
| Mathematics - Calculus BC | MATH 2413, 2414 | 8 | 3 |
| Music Theory | MUS 1311, 1312 | 6 | 3 |
| Physics B | PHY 1301/1101 | ||
| PHY 1302/1102 | 8 | 3 | |
| Physics C (Mechanics) | PHY 1301/1101 | 4 | 3 |
| Physics C (Electricity and Magnetism) | PHY 1302/1102 | 4 | 3 |
| Psychology | PSY 1302 | 3 | 3 |
| Spanish - Language | SPAN 1411, 1412 | 8 | 3 |
| Spanish - Literature | SPAN 2305 | 3 | 3 |
