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UC Scout AP Courses

Take high-quality Advanced Placement (AP) classes—free with LAU funding!

LAU students can take online AP courses through UC Scout, a University of California student academic preparation and educational partnerships program. UC Scout serves students in California, locations throughout the U.S., and around the globe. 

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Everything You Need to Know

What are AP courses?

AP courses are rigorous, college-level courses that students take to make their college applications more competitive. Courses are designed to be consistent with the College Board's guidelines. Students who complete the College Board’s course equivalent AP Exam with a passing score may have the opportunity to receive college credit before entering college. 

Funding 

The LAU School LAND Trust committee has allotted funds to cover the entire cost of up to three UC Scout AP courses per semester for eligible students in grades 11-12. Courses are $399 each per semester. If you do the math, the potential savings is big!

Course Structure

Course material is broken into two 16-week semesters (Semester 1 and Semester 2), much like a two-semester introductory college-level class (exceptions are noted in the course list below). Both semesters should be completed to properly prepare for the AP Exam.

Pacing

Students are responsible for setting their own pace to ensure coursework is completed within the 16-week semester and UC Scout’s Course Start and End Dates. 

Format

UC Scout AP courses are on-demand and self-paced. Course materials, including pre-recorded video lectures, assignments, tests, quizzes, midterms, and final exams, are completed online asynchronously.

Grading & High School Credit

Final grades for AP courses are recorded on high school and AP transcripts at the end of each UC Scout term (a.k.a. semester). If your child does not complete an AP course (or withdraws), their final grade of D, F, or W will be recorded on both transcripts. 

If your student only completes one semester of a two-semester course, they can receive high school credit for the semester they completed but may not be fully prepared to take and pass the AP Exam.

Students with passing grades in AP classes will earn 0.5 high school credits per class per semester (without taking the AP Exam).

Taking an AP Exam for College Credit

For every AP course offering, there is a corresponding AP exam that must be completed and passed to be eligible for college credit. Completing and passing an AP Exam does not guarantee college credits will be awarded. Credits awarded are determined by the college your student enrolls with. Please research their preferred college(s) for guidelines on AP credit requirements.

To complete an exam, choose one of the following testing options:

  • Contact and arrange to complete the AP Exam at a local Utah high school. Double-check that the school has an exam-only option for the AP course(s) your student selects. 
  • Take the Exam in California on-site at UC Scout. (LAU will not cover expenses for food, lodging, travel, or other fees.) 

Note: AP Exams should be scheduled well in advance. For more information on costs and due dates, see the College Board 2025 AP Exam Fees and Exam Order Finalization web pages.

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Students who take AP exams must pay all associated fees. However, LAU will reimburse the exam cost for students who pass with a score of 2 or higher. To be reimbursed, you’ll need to submit a receipt of payment and your child’s exam score. 

 

UC Scout AP Course Offerings

Click the tiles below to see course descriptions and prerequisites (if any) on the UC Scout website.

The credits listed indicate the Utah graduation standard each AP course satisfies.

History/Social Science
AP US History

US History semesters 1 and 2 (0.50 credits each)

AP World History (Modern)

World History (0.50 credits) & Social Studies Elective (0.50 credits)

AP Human Geography

Geography (0.50 credits) & Social Studies Elective (0.50 credits)

Language arts
AP English Literature and Composition

English 4 semesters 1 and 2 (0.50 credits each)

AP English Language and Composition

English 4 semesters 1 and 2 (0.50 credits each)

math
AP Calculus AB

Math semesters 1 and 2 (0.50 credits each)

AP Calculus BC

Math semesters 1 and 2 (0.50 credits each)

AP Statistics

Math semesters 1 and 2 (0.50 credits each)

science
AP Biology

Life Science semesters 1 and 2 (0.50 credits each)

AP Physics 1

Physical Science semesters 1 and 2 (0.50 credits each)

AP Physics 2

Physical Science semesters 1 and 2 (0.50 credits each)

AP Environmental Science

Life Science semesters 1 and 2 (0.50 credits each)

AP Chemistry

Physical Science semesters 1 and 2 (0.50 credits each)

AP Computer Science Principles

Science, CTE, or Elective semesters 1 and 2 (0.50 credits each)

AP Physics C: Mechanics

(single semester course)

Physical Science (0.50 credits)

AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism

(single semester course)

Physical Science (0.50 credits)

fine arts
AP Art History

Fine Arts semesters 1 and 2 (0.50 credits each)

AP Music Theory

Fine Arts semesters 1 and 2 (0.50 credits each)

 

Ready to Register?

Follow these steps to take advantage of UC Scout AP courses:

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Determine the class or classes your student wishes to take using the course offerings list above.

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Register for an AP course placeholder in SIS. Placeholders are AP History, AP Language Arts, AP Math, AP Science, and AP Fine Arts.

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Watch your email for registration approval and further instructions. Please reply promptly to any requests.*

*Checking and responding quickly to emails is crucial to finalizing your child’s registration. Students do best in AP classes when they have the full 16 weeks to complete assignments. Several email exchanges between you, LAU, and UC Scout may be needed to register your child fully.

Need Help?

If you have questions about the UC Scout program and AP classes, contact UC Scout directly or visit their FAQ page. To learn how credits will transfer to LAU, please contact your child's LAU school counselor.

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