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Students will receive 1.0 unit of pre-matriculation transfer credit for every score of 4 or 5, subject to the maximum of 2.0 units of exam-based pre-matriculation credit. Admission into higher level courses on the basis of AP credit is at the discretion of the individual department.

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African Studies

American/United States Studies/Civilization

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Latin American Studies

Women's Studies

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Computer and Information Sciences, General

Education, General

Chinese Language and Literature

Japanese Language and Literature

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Spanish Language and Literature

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Economics, General

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Political Science and Government, General

Sociology

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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

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Film/Cinema/Media Studies

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History, General

Vassar College - located in New York's scenic Hudson Valley - is an independent, coeducational, residential liberal arts college, which fosters intellectual openness and lively exploration through its widely varied course offerings. Our students, who meet each other as equals, are encouraged to develop diverse perspectives through engaging in lively dialogues with faculty and fellow students, which enables them to achieve the insight and confidence needed to function most creatively in today's complex world. Consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the country, Vassar continues to be renowned for pioneering achievements in education, and for the beauty of its campus in Poughkeepsie, New York. The Vassar curriculum is diverse, flexible, and fiercely bold. Our open curriculum allows you the freedom and flexibility to pursue your passions while discovering new interests. With no core classes or distribution requirements, you can choose to take the courses that most interest you and know that your classmates are fully engaged. Vassar strives to pursue diversity, inclusion, and equity as essential components of a rich intellectual and cultural environment in which all members, including those from underrepresented and marginalized groups, are valued and empowered to thrive.

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