- It is not necessary to find an equivalent Cornell course to receive posted AP credit for liberal studies. For example, if you have HIST 1530 AP credit posted for 4 credits on your transcript, this will fulfill a liberal studies requirement. In this case, this history AP credit will satisfy a 1000-level HA category. College of Engineering students need a minimum of 18 credits, with 2 courses at a 2000+ level.
- AP credit for liberal studies will fulfill a 1000-level requirement.
- Foreign languages will fulfill the FL category–AP credit typically for foreign languages are usually at the 1000-level. For department exam placement of specific foreign languages, e.g., Chinese or Korean, may satisfy the 2000-level requirement.
- For additional liberal studies information: http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/apps/liberalstudies/index.cfm
- In addition to consulting the above link for liberal studies, you may also access descriptions in the Courses of Study for categories: GOVT 1111 – Introduction to American Government and Politics (SBA)
