Admissions Criteria

AP Correspondence Chart

• As of Fall 2023 Advanced Placement scores of 3, 4, and 5 will receive one course unit of elective credit.  
• AP scores of 4 and 5 may also earn Shared Curriculum attributes or be equivalent to a 100-level or 200-level IWU course as shown in the chart below. No laboratory credit will be awarded.
• Course electives for AP credit will show as 1TR (Transfer elective) on the IWU academic record. For example, AP Chemistry with a score of 4 or 5 will be listed as CHEM 1TR for 1 unit and earn the PSI Shared Curriculum attribute. An AP Chemistry score of 3 will be listed as ELEC 1TR for 1 unit to indicate elective credit on the student’s IWU academic record.
• In order to receive credit for AP exams, the student must have successfully completed the courses associated with the exams and the score on the AP exam must be a three or above.
• To submit AP scores for credit, visit the College Board website and send your scores directly to Illinois Wesleyan, college code 1320.