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Credit by Examination

The credit by examination program offers an opportunity to obtain college credits for knowledge gained by methods other than traditional classroom experiences. Knowledge may be acquired through self-study, on-the-job experiences, or business and industrial training programs.

Credit by examination may be awarded by an academic unit based on the successful completion of an examination prepared by that academic unit. The development and offering of such examinations are at the discretion of the individual academic unit. To apply for credit by examination you must: complete the appropriate form (available from the Office of the Registrar); schedule the examination with the participating academic unit; pay a nonrefundable $25 fee at the Office of the Bursar; take and pass the examination. Signatures of the examiner and the department chair are required to indicate successful completion of the examination. The completed form is presented to the Office of the Bursar with a payment of $25 per credit hour. You must then return the form to the Office of the Registrar for posting to the permanent record.

College credit may be earned by taking College Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject exams, Advanced Placement (AP) examinations (available through high schools), DANTES Standardized Subject Test (DDST) (available to military personnel), Excelsior College Credit-by-Examinations, Course equivalency information is available online at
http://www.wright.edu/transfer/creditbyexamination.html

A particular course requirement may be waived through the successful completion of a proficiency examination. You may also be able to register for a higher-level course as a result of a proficiency examination. To apply for a proficiency examination, you must: complete the appropriate form (available from the Office of the Registrar); schedule the examination with the participating academic unit; pay the nonrefundable $25 test fee at the Office of the Bursar; and take and pass the examination.