What to Do once STEM AP/IB Exam Scores are Posted
While the instructions below will expedite your registration, you must still have your scores officially sent to Mason.
Course descriptions and requirements can be found in the University Catalog
| Exam | Score | Receive credit for | Can register for |
|---|---|---|---|
| AP Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 123* | MATH 113, MATH 124, CS 112 |
| AP Calculus AB | 4 or 5 | MATH 113* | MATH 114, MATH 116, CS 112 |
| AP Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 123* | MATH 113, MATH 124, CS 112 |
| AP Calculus BC | 4 or 5 | MATH 113 and MATH 114* | MATH 213, CS 112, STAT 344, PHYS 160 |
| IB Math SL | 5 or higher | MATH 108 | |
| IB Math HL | 4 | MATH 110 and MATH 123* | MATH 113, MATH 124, MATH 112 |
| IB Math HL | 5 or higher | MATH 110 and MATH 113* | MATH 114, MATH 116, CS 112 |
| AP CS A | 4 or 5 | CS 112 | CS 222, CS 211, or CS 211H |
| IB CS HL | 4 | CS 112 | CS 222, CS 211, or CS 211H |
| IB CS HL | 5 or higher | CS 112 and CS 211 | |
| AP Chemistry | 4 or 5 | CHEM 211 and 213 | CHEM 212 and CHEM 214 |
| IB Chemistry HL | 5 or higher | CHEM 211 and 213 | CHEM 212 and CHEM 214 |
*If you receive credit for MATH 113 or MATH 123, you may enroll in the next MATH course and/or CS 112 without taking the Math Placement Test
Math Registration
- MATH 116, the Honors section of Calculus II, is recommended only for students who earned a 5 on the AB portion of the Calculus AP or a 6 or 7 on the IB Math HL exam. Students who are not confident about their calculus abilities and who plan to take higher-level math classes may wish to retake MATH 113 or 114.
- If enrolling in MATH 114 or 116, you can also enroll in PHYS 160.
- A placement test is required for MATH 108, MATH 113, MATH 123, and MATH 125. You may receive credit for MATH 113 and MATH 123 if you have qualifying scores in AP Calculus AB/BC or IB Math SL/HL (please see chart above). Information about the placement test can be found at the Math Placement Test Website.