All the Credit you Deserve

Credit by Exam

Students who believe that they have already mastered the content of an Aspen University course may document their mastery by means of a proficiency exam which may be taken for credits that may be transferred into Aspen University degree or certificate programs.

Students who desire credit by these exams should proceed according to the following procedures:

1. Identify the course within the degree or certificate program.

2. Enroll online, selecting "Credit by Exam" as the method of study.

3. Acquire the textbook required for the course. These books can be purchased through the Aspen University on-line bookstore.

After we receive your enrollment you will be sent instructions from the registrar on how to proceed.

Once the exam is graded, the student will be awarded either a ‘P’ [pass] or a ‘U’ [unsat] grade. A ‘P’ will justify the transfer of credit for the course chosen into the degree or certificate program. A ‘U’ will require the student to enroll and successfully complete the course on-line to receive credit.

Students must pay the normal tuition cost plus the cost of the textbook(s) for CBE.

* Academic credit awarded for courses taken by examination and/or portfolio credit may in no case exceed 25% of the credits required to earn the degree.

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