Advanced Placement

We recognize that excellence comes in many forms, and we want to honor your accomplishments in the Advanced Placement program. We want AP students like you because you help us set the bar and demonstrate the work ethic and self-discipline needed to succeed.

More and more AP students are choosing the University of Alberta. Perhaps this is because we are proud to recognize our AP students with outstanding benefits and services.

Personalized Advising

Questions about how the University of Alberta will process your admission or recognize your AP accomplishments? Contact an AP advisor.

Advanced Standing

The University of Alberta is proud to recognize the hard work you put into your AP classes by awarding you transfer credit, advanced placement and Credit by Special Assessment.

If you have been granted any form of advanced standing based on your AP work, please view the AP Advanced Standing Presentation (PDF) to better understand the recognition you have earned. Additional questions may be forwarded to the IB/AP Advisor.

Scholarships

Completing AP courses means you are eligible for multiple entrance scholarships, including Academic Excellence and Leadership awards, as well as AP-specific awards.

Events

AP/IB Student Conference

Join the best and the brightest from across Alberta as UAlberta professors lead attendees through the theme of Exploring Global Change.

Resources

• AP Booklet (PDF)
• Decline Transfer Credit (PDF)
• AP Grade Reporting Services

AP Grade Conversion Table

We will convert your AP scores into percentages to calculate your admission average:

If you are completing an AP exam and the related high school course, we will use the higher of the two grades for admission. For example, if you present both English AP and English 30-1, we will use the higher of the two English grades when calculating your admission average.