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California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo AP credit

What each AP score earns at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo for 2026: 41 exams, credit shown in semester hours. Always confirm with the school before you plan your schedule.

Rules that apply to every exam

  • AP exams passed with a score of 3, 4 or 5 earn a credit (CR) grade and are not calculated in the GPA.
  • A minimum of three (3) semester units is earned from AP credit.
  • Credit applied depends on major, GE requirements, catalog, exam year, score, and CSU policy; it is reviewed if exam content or Cal Poly courses change.
  • Official College Board scores are received when students designate school code 4038 or the CSU code 3594 in Cal State Apply.
  • For combined exams only, use the AP matrix for the year of the last exam taken.
  • Computer Science combinations: if both Computer Science A and Computer Science Principles are passed, a maximum of 9 units can be applied to the degree.
  • Calculus combinations: if both AB and BC are passed, credit is extended only for BC; a maximum of 6 units total is given for any combination of calculus exams.
  • English language and literature combinations: when both exams are passed, a total of 6 units is awarded.
  • Spanish language and literature combination: when both exams are passed, a maximum total of 11 units can be earned.
  • Physics combinations: if any combination of physics exams is passed, 8 units and the highest level of courses possible are earned, depending on exams passed.
  • US History and US Government & Politics combination: when both are passed and POLS 1111 (1 unit, US-3) is completed at Cal Poly, GE 4A is earned in addition to GE 4B, 5 units total.
  • Exams taken in 2026 with a score of 4 or 5: majors that require MATH 1262 are eligible for MATH 1263; upon completion, credit is granted for MATH 1262.
  • Courses marked with a diamond may repeat content; refer to the current catalog before enrolling in any other listed class to avoid losing degree-applicable credit.
AP examScoreCreditCoursesApplies to
AP African American Studies3+3ELECTIVE UNITSAll students
AP Art History3+3ART 1112GE Area 3AAll students
AP Biology54BIO 1151 or 1111 or 2213 + 5CGE 5B + 5CAll students
3–44BIO 1111 or 2213 + 5CGE 5B + 5CAll students
AP Calculus AB3+4MATH 1261 or 1264 or 1267GE 2; meets GE 2 for majors requiring MATH 1006 or 1007All students
AP Calculus AB Subscore3+4MATH 1261 or 1264 or 1267GE 2; meets GE 2 for majors requiring MATH 1006 or 1007All students
AP Calculus BC4+6MATH 1261 or 1264 or 1267 + 2 MATH ELECTIVE UNITSGE 2; meets GE 2 for majors requiring MATH 1006 or 1007All students
34MATH 1261 or 1264 or 1267GE 2; meets GE 2 for majors requiring MATH 1006 or 1007All students
AP Chemistry54CHEM 1110 or CHEM 1112 + 5C or CHEM 1120 or CHEM 1122GE 5A + 5CSLO Campus
54CHE 1110 + CHE 1110LGE 5A + 5CMaritime Campus
3–44CHEM 1110 or CHEM 1112 + 5CGE 5A + 5CSLO Campus
3–44CHE 1110 + CHE 1110LGE 5A + 5CMaritime Campus
AP Chinese Language and Culture58CHIN 2201 + CHIN 2202GE 3BAll students
3–44CHIN 2201GE 3BAll students
AP Comparative Government and Politics3+3POLS 2229 + GE AREA 4BWill appear as POLS 29AP; GE 4BSLO Campus
3+3GMA 2215GE 4BMaritime Campus
AP Computer Science A4+6CSC 1024 + CSC 1001 + CSC 1001LAll students
33CSC 1024 + 1 CSC ELECTIVE UNITAll students
AP Computer Science Principles3+5CSC 1024 + GE AREA 2GE 2All students
AP Cybersecurity3+3ELECTIVE UNITSAll students
AP English Language and Composition3+3ENGL 1134GE 1ASLO Campus
3+3EGL 1100GE 1AMaritime Campus
AP English Literature and Composition3+6ENGL 1134 + 3BGE 1A + 3BSLO Campus
3+6EGL 1100 + 3BGE 1A + 3BMaritime Campus
AP Environmental Science3+4GE 5A + 5CGE 5A + 5CAll students
AP European History3+6HIST 2211 + HIST 2212GE 4BAll students
AP French Language and Culture58FR 2201 + FR 2202GE 3BAll students
3–44FR 2201GE 3BAll students
AP German Language and Culture3+4GER 2201GE 3BAll students
AP Human Geography3+3GEOG 1150GE 4BAll students
AP Italian Language and Culture58ITAL 2201 + ITAL 2202GE 3BAll students
3–44ITAL 2201GE 3BAll students
AP Japanese Language and Culture58JPNS 2201 + JPNS 2202GE 3BAll students
3–44JPNS 2201GE 3BAll students
AP Latin58WLC 2201 (WLC 22AP) + WLC 2202GE 3BAll students
3–44WLC 2201Will appear as WLC 22AP; GE 3BAll students
AP Macroeconomics3+3ECON 2040GE 4BAll students
AP Microeconomics3+3ECON 2030 + GE AREA 4BWill appear as ECON 23AP; GE 4BAll students
AP Music Theory4+3MU 1101GE 3A; additional credit may be awarded following proficiency assessment by Music Dept.All students
33ELECTIVE UNITSAdditional credit may be awarded following proficiency assessment by Music Dept.All students
AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based4+4PHYS 1121GE 5A + 5CSLO Campus
4+4PHY 1100 + PHY 1100LGE 5A + 5CMaritime Campus
34PHYS 1104 + 5CGE 5A + 5CAll students
AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based4+4PHYS 1123GE 5A + 5C; contact Office of the Registrar if you don't have 5A + 5C credit through other examsSLO Campus
4+4PHY 1105 + PHY 1105LGE 5A + 5CMaritime Campus
34PHYS 1104 + 5CGE 5A + 5CAll students
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism4+4PHYS 1143GE 5A + 5CSLO Campus
4+4PHY 2205 + PHY 2205LGE 5A + 5CMaritime Campus
34PHYS 1123GE 5A + 5C; contact Office of the Registrar if you don't have 5A + 5C credit through other examsSLO Campus
34PHY 1105 + PHY 1105LGE 5A + 5CMaritime Campus
AP Physics C: Mechanics4+4PHYS 1141GE 5A + 5C; may repeat content, see catalogSLO Campus
4+4PHY 2200 + PHY 2200LGE 5A + 5C; may repeat content, see catalogMaritime Campus
34PHY 1121GE 5A + 5CSLO Campus
34PHY 1100 + PHY 1100LGE 5A + 5CMaritime Campus
AP Precalculus3+3MATH 1007GE 2All students
AP Psychology3+3PSY 2201GE 4BAll students
AP Seminar3+3ELECTIVE UNITSAll students
AP Spanish Language and Culture58SPAN 2201 + SPAN 2202GE 3BAll students
3–44SPAN 2201GE 3BAll students
AP Spanish Literature and Culture511SPAN 2201 + SPAN 2202 + SPAN 2233GE 3BAll students
48SPAN 2201 + SPAN 2202GE 3BAll students
34SPAN 2201GE 3BAll students
AP Statistics4+3STAT 1110 or 1210 or 1510GE 2; may repeat content, see catalogAll students
33STAT 1000GE 2All students
AP Studio Art: 2-D Design3+3ELECTIVE UNITSAll students
AP Studio Art: 3-D Design3+3ELECTIVE UNITSAll students
AP Studio Art: Drawing3+3ELECTIVE UNITSAll students
AP United States Government and Politics3+3Fulfills US-2 component of Title 5 40404Partial GE 4A (US-2) + 4BAll students
AP United States History3+3Fulfills US-1 component of Title 5 40404Partial GE 4A (US-1) + 4BAll students
AP World History: Modern3+3HIST 2223GE 4BAll students

Source: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo official AP credit policy . Read on October 22, 2026. Compare AP credit across colleges