University Undergraduate Advising Handbook

Penn State students may earn credits which are accepted to fulfill degree requirements through successful completion (C or better) of a comprehensive examination. This examination is a substitute for completing the usual requirements of a course. Credit by examination may not be used to earn credit for a course previously completed with a quality letter grade (including courses that were failed). Credit by examination may not be attained on the satisfactory-unsatisfactory grading system. Obtaining credit by examination may not be possible for some courses.

STUDENT ACTION

Obtain credit-by-examination application form from the office of your appropriate dean, and follow the directions on the back of the form.

Fee: A $30.00-per-credit assessment is paid to the department that will administer the exam.

Grades of C or above are recorded on student's transcript. No notation is made if a grade of D or F is earned (fee is not refunded).

The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. Please consult a Penn State academic adviser for more detailed information.

This page is part of the University Undergraduate Advising Handbook, which is maintained by the Division of Undergraduate Studies, DUS@psu.edu.

Last Update: May 2008