Credit by Examination and Credit for Prior Learning

The college will, upon request, grant credit to students who demonstrate proficiency in a subject by performance on an approved examination, such as the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or Advanced Placement (AP). However, students will not be granted more than 30 semester credit hours by examination and must successfully complete at least 12 semester credit hours at the college before credit based on an examination will be granted (Board Policy 4.10).

College credit granted by examination is not used in computing grade point average. The credit may, when appropriate, be used to fulfill graduation requirements. Students who intend to transfer should check the requirements of the transfer institution regarding acceptance of credit by examination. Before enrolling in coursework, students who have been awarded credit by examination should confer with a student success advisor for appropriate advisement.