Credit by Examination

Credit by examination is offered in certain courses to those students who, because of their demonstrated abilities, are qualified to accelerate their studies. To obtain credit by examination, the student must register for the course, pay tuition and fees, and take a proficiency examination. The vice president of academic and student affairs will determine which course offerings may be completed through credit by examination. Applications for such examination are made to the vice president of academic and student affairs at the time of enrollment.

Only those courses listed in the current catalog which are approved for credit by examination may be taken for credit and only in the amount of credit listed.

Credit by examination for approved courses may be taken during any semester. Students who are planning to take a sequential course should take the examination before the end of the registration period. All other credit by examination should be completed by the mid-term.

The symbol “CE” will be printed on the student’s transcript if he/she receives credit for a course through the credit by examination procedure. However, this credit will not be included in the student’s grade point average. In cases where a student fails to pass a course through credit by examination, the symbol “CX” will be recorded on his/ her transcript.

Students will not be permitted to challenge course work for which they have already received a failing grade or audited.

Not more than 25 percent of the required credits for a degree/diploma may be earned through credit by examination. Students are urged to inquire into the regulations of the college or university to which they intend to transfer relative to such institution’s policy regarding the acceptance of credit by examination course credits.