Credit by Examination

A student may request a challenge examination as a substitute for completing the usual requirements of a course. If the examination is successfully completed the credits received are described as "credits by examination" (policy 42-50).

  • May not be used to earn credit for a course previously completed with a quality letter grade (including courses that were failed).
  • May not be attained on the satisfactory grading system.
  • Credit by Examination may not be possible for some courses.
  • Grades of "C" or above must be attained to receive credit for the course.
  • No notation is made if a grade of "D" or "F" is earned.

Process:

  1. Access the Credit by Examination (Prior Learning) request in LionPATH under Transfer Credit.
  2. There is a $100 flat fee for Credit by Examination.