El Centro College - Assessment Center

Credit by Examination

Earn college credit through Credit-by-Examination

El Centro College has developed "Credit by Exam" options. Registration materials are available. There is a $25 fee for each examination.

Who can test for credit-by-examination?

Students who already meet the requirements of a course by experience or training
Students who are not currently enrolled in the actual course of the examination
Students who are currently enrolled at the college that receives the credit-by-examination
Final acceptance of credit-by-examination for specific degree purposes is determined by the degree-granting institution.

How many exams can I take? When will I receive scores? What grade can I earn?

You may earn as many credits through examination as your ability permits and needs require.
At least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation must be taken through instruction.
Credit by examination may be attempted only one time in the DCCCD for any given course.
A minimum score must be earned in order for credit to be recorded.
Those who successfully complete an approved credit-by-examination may choose to have either the grade earned or "CR" recorded on the transcript.
Only letter grades of A, B, or C for credit-by-examination will be calculated into the GPA.
Scores of "CR" are recorded to the transcript, but not factored into your GPA.

What are the courses for Credit by Examination? What are the tests that are offered?

The Registrar's Office has information about the courses for which credit-by-exam is available.
Tests to take at El Centro: CLEP, Instructor Made Exams, AP
Tests to take at BJP: DANTES

COSC 1300 credit-by-exam