Satisfactory completion of an institutional examination, known as Credit by Examination, administered by the college in lieu of completion of an active course listed in the current college catalog
In order to permit students to demonstrate that they have met the objectives of a course through experience in the work place, foreign language proficiency, or some other process outside the conventional academic setting, students may earn credit by receiving a passing grade on an examination administered by the appropriate instructional department/program. The completion of Credit by Examination may require the demonstration of other skills or the completion of assignments in addition to an examination.
Upon completion of a Comprehensive Student Education Plan, students interested in Credit for Prior Learning using Credit by Examination shall receive credit as recommended by the appropriate division chair or faculty designee as follows:
The petition must be completed and the student registered by:
⇒ Friday of the 4th week of the semester (Fall/Spring); or⇒ Thursday of the 2nd week for Summer Session.
Credits acquired by examination are not applicable to meeting of such unit load requirements as Selective Service deferment, Veterans, or Social Security benefits. Credits acquired by examination shall not be counted in determining the 12 semester hours of credit in residence required for an Associate degree. The student must be registered in the District and neither currently enrolled in nor have received credit for a more advanced course in the same subject (may be waived by department).
A list of approved Credit by Examination Courses is released each academic year by Academic Affairs. Only certain courses may be challenged.