The Advanced Placement (AP) Program is offered in participating high schools across the country. High school students should consult with their guidance counselor or principal regarding the availability of AP courses in their school, how to register for them, and AP testing schedules and fees.
Currently, Kentucky State University awards semester credit hours for those AP examinations that have equivalent courses offered by KSU. (Some examinations provide credit for two courses.) Code 1368 should be used by the examinee to have the University designated as an AP examination score recipient.
examinations provide credit for two courses.) Code 1368 should be used by the examinee to have the University designated as an AP examination score recipient.
Following are the University courses for which Advanced Placement Program credit is given, plus the appropriate AP examination for each and the minimum score required to receive University credit:
AP Credit to be Awarded at KSU for a score of 3 or above for the following courses.
| AP Test | Minimum Score | KSU Course Equivalent |
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| Art History | 3 | ART 201/202 (6 credits) |
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| Art Studio: Drawing | 3 | ART 110 Drawing I (3 credits) |
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| Art Studio: 2D design | 3 | ART 112 Two-D Design (3 credits) |
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| Art Studio: 3D design | 3 | ART 113 3-D Design (3 credits) |
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| Biology | 3 | BIO 101 (3 credits)
BIO 111 (4 credits) |
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| Calculus AB | 3 | MAT 131 (5 credits) |
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| Calculus BC | 3 | MAT 131/132 (10 credits) |
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| Chemistry | 3 | CHE 101/110 (4 credits)
CHE 101/110/102/120 (8 credits) |
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| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | Elective (3 credits) |
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| Computer Science A | 3 | COS 108 (4 credits) |
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| Economics: macro | 3 | ECO 202 (3 credits) |
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| Economics: micro | 3 | ECO 201 (3 credits) |
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| English Lang & Comp | 3 | ENG 101 (3 credits)
ENG 101/102 (6 credits) |
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| English Lit & Comp | 3 | ENG 101 (3 credits)
ENG 101/211 (6 credits) |
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| Environmental Science | 3 | BIO 103 (3 credits) |
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| European History | 3 | HIS 103 (3 credits) |
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