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West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
Academics
- Graduation Rate61%
- Majors Available164
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio17:1
- Retention Rate79%
AP Credit Policy
WVU encourages students to work to their full capacity and to earn their degree at their own learning speed. As a high school junior or senior, they can take college level courses at their school in conjunction with the CEEB. The AP chart located on the web site below shows the subject areas, necessary test scoares and the WVU equivalent courses. AP credit is not automatically awarded upon admission to WVU. Students must request application of earned equivalencies via the Office of the University Registrar.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
No
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 4 | 3 | ART 121 |
| 3 | 3 | ART 1AP | |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART 1AP |
| 4 | 3 | ART 122 | |
| African American Studies | 3 | 3 | ASP 220 |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | ARHS 101 |
| Biology | 3 | 3 | BIOL 1AP |
| 4 | 3 | BIOL 101 | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 | MATH 1AP |
| 4 | 4 | MATH 155 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 | MATH 155 |
| 4 | 4 | MATH 156 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHEM 1AP |
| 4 | 4 | CHEM 116 and CHEM 116L | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | CHIN 102 |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLS 250 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | CS 1AP |
| 4 | 4 | CS110 and 110L | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | CS 1AP |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | ART 1AP |
| 4 | 3 | ART 111 | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 3 | ENGL 101 |
| 3 | 3 | ENGL 1AP | |
| 5 | 3 | ENGL 103 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL 1AP |
| 4 | 3 | ENGL 132 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | SUST 101 and 101L |
| European History | 3 | 3 | HIST 102 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | FRCH 102 |
| 4 | 3 | FRCH 204 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | GER 102 |
| 4 | 3 | GER 204 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEOG 108 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | ITAL 102 |
| 4 | 3 | ITAL 204 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | JAPN 102 |
| 4 | 3 | JAPN 204 | |
| Latin | 3 | 3 | CLAS 102 |
| 4 | 3 | CLAS 204 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 202 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 201 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MUSC 110 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 101 |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 102 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHYS 112 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHYS 111 |
| Pre-Calculus | 3 | 3 | MATH 1AP |
| 4 | 4 | MATH 129 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSYC 101 |
| Research | 3 | 2 | HONR 297 |
| Seminar | 3 | 1 | HONR 297 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | SPAN 102 |
| 4 | 3 | SPAN 204 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 | SPAN 1AP |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | STAT 211 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLS 102 |
| United States History | 3 | 3 | HIST 153 |
| 4 | 3 | HIST 153 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | HIST 180 |
| 4 | 3 | HIST 180 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Teacher Education
- Agriculture, General
- Agronomy and Crop Science
- Animal Sciences, General
- Anthropology
- Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
- Applied Linguistics
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Audiology/Audiologist
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
B
- Biochemistry
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biomedical Sciences, General
- Biometry/Biometrics
- Biostatistics
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Business/Commerce, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
C
- Cell Physiology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Child Development
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Civil Engineering, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Communication Management and Strategic Communications
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
- Community Health and Preventive Medicine
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Computer Software Engineering
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Creative Writing
- Criminology
D
- Dance, General
- Dental Clinical Sciences, General
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Dentistry
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Educational Psychology
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Environmental/Natural Resource Economics
- Epidemiology
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Finance, General
- Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation
- Financial Mathematics
- Forensic Science and Technology
- Forest Management/Forest Resources Management
- Forest Sciences and Biology
- Forestry, General
- French Language and Literature
G
- Game and Interactive Media Design
- General Studies
- Genetics, General
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
H
- Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
- Health Services Administration
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
- Health and Wellness, General
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- History, General
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
I
- Immunology
- Industrial Engineering
- International Relations and Affairs
J
- Journalism
L
- Land Use Planning and Management/Development
- Landscape Architecture
- Law
- Learning Sciences
- Legal Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Linguistics
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
M
- Management Information Systems, General
- Management Science
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Science/Scientist
- Medicine
- Microbiology and Immunology
- Mining and Mineral Engineering
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music History, Literature, and Theory
- Music Management
- Music, General
- Musicology and Ethnomusicology
N
- Neuroscience
- Nurse Anesthetist
- Nursing Practice
- Nursing Science
O
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Oncology and Cancer Biology
- Organizational Leadership
P
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
- Pathology/Pathologist Assistant
- Petroleum Engineering
- Pharmaceutics and Drug Design
- Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Physician Assistant
- Physics, General
- Plant Sciences, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Health, General
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
R
- Reading Teacher Education
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Reproductive Biology
- Russian Language and Literature
S
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- Sustainability Studies
- Systems Engineering
T
- Theatre Literature, History and Criticism
V
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
- Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
W
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
- Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology/Technician
Need Help Choosing a Major?
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Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- English as a Second Language
- External Degree Program
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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