AP+

As a high school student taking Advanced Placement (AP) classes and exams, you want to challenge yourself and go beyond what is required from your regular high school course work. The University of Calgary wants to recognize you for taking a college level curriculum during high school, which is why we have created the AP+ Program – a program with a few perks and scholarships to reward you for your extra work.

Students taking 4 or more AP courses and exams with an early admissions average of 85% (or equivalent) can be eligible for the AP + program. To gain entry, you must fill out a pdf form (click to download), as it will verify the AP courses you have taken, or plan to take during the year. In addition, you will have to provide us with an unofficial copy of your high school transcripts showing your entire high school career including all AP courses completed, taken or currently enrolled in. Also, once you have finished your AP final exams, forward the official College Board transcripts as soon as they are available to ensure they are reviewed by us for advanced credit.

Advantages of the AP+ program

• Automatic entry into the SUCCESS program which allows students early course registration, discounts at the bookstore, guaranteed residence plus access to our SUCCESS Living Learning Residence Community, and more.
• A dedicated advisor to answer any questions you may have during the application process at the University of Calgary.
• Letter of recognition into the program.
• Eligible for the AP+ scholarships. Two offered at $5,000, eight offered at $1000 Grades that will be acceptable for scholarship competition will need to average 85% or higher over the four AP courses in order to be eligible. Please note that an essay question may be required for scholarship selection. The University of Calgary will contact eligible students if this is necessary.

Any student completing AP exams are also eligible for university credit for courses completed with a final grade of 4 or 5.

For the complete listing of course equivalents, please click here.