Advanced Placement Program

All Advanced Placement (AP) courses are considered for admission in combination with an approved high school graduation credential.  Transfer credit will be assessed upon receipt of an official College Board AP transcript.   

Submitting Transcripts

Students will need to request official final transcripts to be sent directly to Kwantlen from both the high school attended/governing body and the College Board AP once all examinations have been completed. 

Advanced Placement Grade Conversion

Calculation of the AP exam grade to a percentage will be determined according to the following chart:

Transfer Credit

Students who have completed Advanced Placement (AP) subjects with a score of 4 or greater will receive advanced standing in accordance with the table of equivalencies which has been established in consultation with faculty.  The table of equivalencies is reviewed and updated by the appropriate Departmental and Divisional Curriculum committees annually. 

Transfer credit will be assessed upon receipt of an official College Board AP transcript.  Students will need to request official transcripts to be sent directly to Kwantlen from College Board AP once all examinations have been completed. Learn more about transfer credit forms.

Advanced Placement (AP) Table of Equivalencies

Declining Transfer Credit

If you do not want transfer credit for AP courses, you will need to complete the Decline Transfer Credit form at least 30 days prior to the start of classes.