Credit by Examination

Students may earn credit hours through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), DANTES, Advanced Placement tests, the Alternative Credit policy or through a variety of department-approved subject matter examinations. These examinations enable students to earn college credit for their knowledge in various subject areas by allowing them to test out of individual courses.

Credits awarded through the examination process will appear on the transcript as exam credit and count toward the number of credit hours needed for the program degree, diploma or certificate. The dean of the respective department will have final approval of credits awarded by examination.

No more than one half of the total credits required for a certificate, diploma, or degree may be earned via alternative coursework and exam credit of any kind.

Credit by examination will not be granted:

1. If it duplicates courses previously passed or failed.
2. If it puts the student over 50% of the credits required for the credential they are pursuing.