Credit by Examination (CE)

Students may receive credit by examination.  The VPAA will evaluate each case, and the appropriate academic department will proctor and score the exams. The student will be graded “S” if scoring 70% or better, otherwise “U”. The result of this exam cannot be challenged again.  Application forms are available from the Registrar.

Institutional credit by examination will become a part of the student’s permanent record at the conclusion of the semester in which it is awarded; grades will count toward graduation requirements and they will be entered with a CE on the student’s transcripts.

A fee per credit hour will be charged for each examination administered. The maximum number of credits earned by examination will be nine (9).  Please be advised that the Federal Pell Grant does not cover credit by examination, just credits earned on the basis of regular class attendance. This process will be documented in the Academic Summary Sheet inside the student’s academic file.

Credit by examination may not be used to eliminate an “F” or “I” grade.