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Credit by Special Examination

Students may challenge a course for credit by taking a special departmental examination which surveys knowledge of course content. Students who perform successfully on a challenge exam can receive credit for the course.

University credit is awarded for examinations in subjects the student has not taken. To determine which courses are available for challenge, a student should consult the appropriate academic department.

Credits earned by challenge exam cannot be used toward a graduate degree, nor used to meet the resident requirement for graduation.

Application forms for permission to take special examinations are available in the Records Office, Taggart Student Center, 246.

Advanced Placement Credits

Students who present Advanced Placement examination scores of 3, 4, or 5 may receive 4 or 8 University credits for each Advanced Placement examination. To see how many credits your AP test is worth, view the Advanced Placement articulations.

CLEP General Exams

Up to 30 credits may be acquired through the CLEP general examinations. These credits may be used to fill general education requirements, but are not designed to meet specific course requirements.

CLEP Subject Exams

Many of the CLEP subject examinations are also accepted as equivalent to specific courses. For a complete list of examinations accepted and scores necessary to receive credit, inquire at Testing Services, University Inn 115, (435) 797-1004.

Credit for Military Service

The University may grant credit to students currently enrolled at the University who have served in the armed forces. Applications for credit are made by submitting the DD214 or DD295 forms or any other military transcripts (e.g. AARTS) to the Admissions office.

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