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CSU: General Education Certification—AP/IB Exam Credit

All California State University (CSU) campuses will accept the minimum units as stipulated above toward full or partial CSU-GE certification. The CSU campus to which the student is transferring determines the applicability of the examination to other campus-specific graduation requirements including the major.

UC: IGETC — AP/IB Exam Credit

All University of California (UC) campuses will accept the minimum units as stipulated above toward full or partial IGETC certification. The UC campus to which the student is transferring determines the applicability of the examination to other campus specific graduation requirements including the major.

Other Colleges & Universities — AP Exam Credit

AP credit granted by Saddleback College for either elective or specific course credit does not necessarily transfer as such to other colleges or universities, although policies on course credit are generally consistent with those of University of California (UC) campuses. Students planning to use AP credit toward transfer requirements will need to consult with appropriate campus representatives of the transfer institution for specific information regarding its policies and procedures.