In order to receive VSCC credit for the CPS the student must meet the following criteria:

1. Be accepted into the College
2. show validated evidence of the CPS certificate.
3. Complete eighteen (18) semester hours of approved courses at the college.

Credit by Examination

Examinations for credit in courses offered by the College are offered to students who believe they have already mastered the material of the course through private study, technical employment, or the like. The College will recognize credit for exam offered through the Educational Testing Service, CLEP exam program. Local tests will not be developed for courses where CLEP exams are available. Students interested in taking a CLEP exam should contact the Office of Counseling and Testing for registration and testing information. Volunteer State Community College honors the following:

CLEP SUBJECT EXAMINATIONS

Credit by Local Examination

Any enrolled credit student who is in good academic standing or an Allied Health student officially admitted into a program may make application to take an examination for credit up to a maximum of 12 semester hours in limited courses specified in the division housing the curricula of their declared major. The student must register for the course and satisfactorily complete the required examination. The students should be certain that they have at least the minimal preparation and background required before they attempt any examination. Examinations may not be given in sequential courses numbered lower than those the student has already completed.

The form of the examination and the method of administering it are left to the discretion of the division dean. Proficiency examinations cannot be taken to repeat course work or be used in lieu of an “F” or “I." A student must enroll for the course and declare the intent to challenge by exam prior to the first day of class. Credit examinations may not be taken in areas where a student has been given course exemption without credit. Credit for examination is recorded on the transcript as “Pass, credit by examination.”

The following procedures will be completed after the student registers for the course to receive credit:

1. Student must submit completed application to division chair to challenge by exam, prior to the first day of class.
2. Student must enroll for the course to be challenged.
3 Maintenance fees must be paid prior to taking examination.
4. The exam will be scheduled and scored during the first week of class. Student should attend the regular class until the exam is scored and notification of test results given. If the student passes the examination, the instructor will submit proper forms to the Admissions and Records office.
5. If the student does not pass the examination, the Division Chair will notify the student by mail. The student may remain in the class and complete the course. CLEP subject exams can be taken in order for credit to be obtained at another institution which accepts CLEP credit. Before registering for a CLEP exam that will be used at another institution, please contact the institution in order to determine if the CLEP credit is accepted, the minimum score needed and for which course credit is granted. The Testing Center offers other CLEP exams in addition to the exams listed. For more information concerning the expanded list of exams contact the Office of Counseling & Testing.