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Advanced Placement (AP)
The Advanced Placement (AP) program offers you the chance to begin college-level studies while you are in high school. Through AP, you can get a jump start on your U of M education.
Many high schools offer college-level classes through the AP program. You may also prepare for an AP exam through individual study. AP exams are graded on a five-point scale. If you have scored a three or higher, you can earn credits at the University of Minnesota Rochester.
Furthermore, you can use your AP exams to fulfill liberal education requirements at UMR. Liberal education requirements are courses or categories of courses that all college students must complete for graduation from UMR. (Note: These requirements should not be confused with high school preparation requirements, which are required for admission to UMR, although AP courses can also satisfy high school preparation requirements.) See the chart below for details.
| Area/Test | Score | Award | Liberal Education Award | |
| Art 2D Design | 3, 4, 5 | 3 credits in Art electives | Art & Humanities Area | |
| Art History | 3, 4, 5 | 4 credits in Humanities electives | Arts & Humanities Area; Global Perspectives Theme | |
| Biology | 3, 4, 5 | 4 credits in Biology electives | Biological Sciences Area | |
| Calculus AB | 3, 4, 5 | 3 credits in MATH 1171 (Calculus, Modeling, and Data I) | Mathematical Thinking Area | |
| Calculus BC | 1, 2 and AB subscore of 3, 4, 5 | 3 credits in MATH 1171 (Calculus, Modeling, and Data I) | Mathematical Thinking Area | |
| 3 | 3 credits in MATH 1171 (Calculus, Modeling, and Data I) | Mathematical Thinking Area | ||
| 4, 5 | 6 credits in MATH 1171, 2171 (Calculus, Modeling, and Data I-II) | Mathematical Thinking Area | ||
| Chemistry | 3, 4, 5 | 3 credits in Chem 2331 | ||
| Chinese Language and Culture | No Credit Granted | |||
| Computer Science A | 3, 4, 5 | 4 credits in Computer Science electives | Mathematical Thinking Area | |
| Computer Science AB | 3, 4, 5 | 6 credits in Computer Science electives | Mathematical Thinking Area | |
| Economics-Micro | 3, 4, 5 | 3 credits in Sociology electives (Economics) | Social Science Area; Global Perspectives Theme | |
| Economics-Macro | 3, 4, 5 | 3 credits in Sociology electives (Economics) | Social Science Area; Global Perspectives Theme | |
| English Language and Composition | 3, 4, 5 | 4 credits in Writing electives | ||
| English Literature and Composition | 3, 4, 5 | 7 credits in Writing electives | Literature Area | |
| Environmental Science | 3, 4, 5 | 1 credit in BIOL 3342 (Microbiology and Environmental Issues) | Environment Theme | |
| French Language | No credit automatically granted | |||
| French Literature | 3, 4, 5 | 3 credits in French electives | Literature Area | |
| Geography-Human | 3, 4, 5 | 4 credits in Humanities electives | Social Science Area; Global Perspectives Theme | |
| German Language | No credit automatically granted | |||
| Government and Politics-American | 3, 4, 5 | 4 credits in Humanities electives | Social Science Area; Civic Life and Ethics Theme | |
| Government and Politics-Comparative | 3, 4, 5 | 4 credits in Humanities electives | Social Science Area; Global Perspectives Theme | |
| History-European | 3, 4, 5 | 3 credits in Hum 1435 (Historical Perspectives) | Historical Perspectives Theme | |
| History-U.S. | 3, 4, 5 | 3 credits in Hum 1435 (Historical Perspectives) | Historical Perspectives Theme | |
| History-World | 3, 4, 5 | 3 credits in Hum 1435 (Historical Perspectives) | Historical Perspectives Theme | |
| Italian Language and Culture | No credit granted | |||
| Japanese Language and Culture | No credit granted | |||
| Latin (Vergil) | 3, 4, 5 | 4 credits in Latin electives | Literature Area | |
| Latin Literature | 3, 4, 5 | 4 credits in Latin electives | Literature Area | |
| Music Theory | 5 | 5 credits in Humanities electives | Arts and Humanities Area | |
| Physics B | 3, 4, 5 | 8 credits in Physics electives | Physical Sciences Area | |
| Physics C (Mechanics) | 3, 4, 5 | 4 credits in PHYS 1251 (Physics I) | Technology and Society Theme; Physical Sciences Area | |
| Physics C (Elec/Magnetism) | 3, 4, 5 | 4 credits in PHYS 2251 (Physics II) | ||
| Psychology | 3, 4, 5 | 3 credits in PSY 1511 (Psychology) | Social Science Area | |
| Spanish Language | No credit automatically granted | |||
| Spanish Literature | 3, 4, 5 | 3 credits in Spanish electives | Literature Area | |
| Statistics | 3, 4, 5 | 3 credits in MATH 1161 (Statistics, Bioinformatics, and Discrete Math) | Mathematical Thinking Area | |
| Studio Art | No credit automatically granted | |||
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) enables students of any age to take exams on a variety college-level topics. The University of Minnesota Rochester offers college credit for certain CLEP exams. The guide below tells you which CLEP tests are accepted by UMR, for credit toward or exemption from some degree program requirements (see below). Tests not listed below are not currently accepted for credit or exemption.
Students wishing to test for French, German, or Spanish credit should contact the Registrar's Office for more information (507.258.8075).
| Exam | Score | Credit Award | Liberal Education Requirement |
| Freshmen College Composition | Exemption from writing requirements not possible. | ||
| College Mathematics | 60 | 3 Mathematics elective credits | Mathematical Thinking Area |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 60 | 3 credits in Sociology electives | Social Science Area, Global Perspectives Theme |
| Principle of Macroeconomics | 60 | 3 credits in Sociology electives | Social Science Area, Global Perspectives Theme |
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Some high schools offer courses through the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. UMR offers students who earn qualifying scores in IB subjects a head start on their University education.
Students in IB programs receive eight semester credits at the University of Minnesota Rochester for each higher-level subject passed with a grade of five or higher. Specific credit awards for each higher-level subject are outlined below.
| Higher-Level Subject | Grade | Awards (semester system) |
| Art/Design | 5-7 | 8 credits in Humanities electives; Arts & Humanities Area |
| Biology | 5-7 | 8 credits in Biology electives; Biological Sciences Area |
| Chemistry | 5-7 | 3 credits in Chem 2331 (General Chemistry I) |
| Computer Science | 5-7 | 8 elective credits |
| Economics | 5-7 | 8 credits in Humanities electives; Social Sciences Area & Global Perspectives Theme |
| English A | 5-7 | 8 credits in Writing electives; Literature Area |
| History (American) | 5-7 | 3 credits in Hum 1435 & 5 credits in History electives; Historical Perspectives Area |
| History (European) | 5-7 | 3 credits in Hum 1435 & 5 credits in History electives; Historical Perspectives Area |
| Math | 5-7 | 6 credits in MATH 1171, 2171 (Calculus, Modeling, and Data I-II); Mathematical Thinking Area |
| Physics | 5-7 | 8 credits in PHYS 1251 and 2251 (Physics I & II); Physical Sciences Area & Technology and Society Theme |
| Psychology | 5-7 | 3 credits in PSY 1511 (Psychology) & 5 credits in Psychology electives; Social Sciences Area |
| Theatre | 5-7 | 8 credits in Humanities electives; Literature Area & Global Perspectives Theme |
| Other Subjects | 5-7 | Under review, please inquire |
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