AP Capstone Diploma Program

The AP Capstone Diploma program offers participating students the opportunity to develop college-level skills in research, critical thinking, presentation, and team collaboration—areas that are increasingly valued by colleges and universities.

Students can earn the AP Capstone Diploma™ or the AP Seminar and Research Certificate™. College Board awards the student the diploma or certificate earned.

Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on four additional AP Exams of their choosing receive the AP Capstone Diploma™.

Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research but not on four additional AP Exams receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate™.

For more information about the AP Capstone visit College Board's website.