Using AP or HIB Scores to Fulfill the Binghamton University General Education Laboratory (L) Requirement
The Binghamton University General Education Laboratory (L) requirement may be satisfied by an Advanced Placement (AP)
score of 3 or better in Biology, Chemistry, or Environmental Science, a passing grade in the course, and approval of
documentation of the laboratory activities by a Binghamton University faculty member from the respective department.
The Binghamton University General Education Laboratory (L) requirement may be satisfied by an IB Higher Level
Experimental Sciences score of 4-7 in Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences and Societies, a passing grade in the
course, and approval of documentation of the laboratory activities by a Binghamton University faculty member from the
respective department
Students interested in having their AP or HIB score fulfill their General Education L requirement should complete Part 1 of
the form, attach a copy of their high school transcript or report card, and then contact the faculty member from the relevant
department (listed below) for more information on the type of documentation required for laboratory activities.
PART 1 – To be completed by the student.
Name of Student: ___________________________________________ BNumber: _____________________
School/College of Student (check one):
_____ Decker _____ Harpur _____ SEHD
_____ SOM
_____ Watson
AP Requested to Count for General Education Lab (check one):
_____ Biology _____ Chemistry _____ Environmental Science
HIB Requested to Count for General Education Lab (check one):
_____ Biology _____ Chemistry _____ Environmental Sciences and Societies
PART 2 – Documentation of passing grade and completion of laboratory activities in high school AP or HIB course.
Documentation of passing grade:
Please attach a copy of your high school transcript or report card. (A photocopy or unofficial copy of the transcript is
acceptable.)
Documentation of laboratory activities:
Please contact the faculty member for the relevant department, as listed below, for more information on the type of
documentation requested. Please note that requirements for level and type of documentation requested may vary between
departments.
 Biological Sciences: For more information, call x72438. Note that the Biology Department will approve your AP or
HIB Biology course only if it was taken after completion of a high school level course in biology.
 Chemistry: Professor Alistair Lees, 607-777-2362, Science 2, Room 815, or Professor Rebecca Kissling, 607-777-2446,
Science 2, Room 241
 Environmental Science: Joyce Kruger-Knuepfer (jkruger@binghamton.edu)
PART 3 – To be completed by the appropriate department contact person
This student may use the AP or HIB exam listed above to fulfill the General Education Laboratory requirement.
Name of Faculty Member (please print): _______________________________________
Signature of Faculty Member: _______________________________________________
Date: _______________________
*** Students should take the completed form to their school advising office. ***