Board Policy 4235

Credit may be earned by students who satisfactorily pass authorized examinations.  The District Chancellor shall establish administrative procedures to implement this policy.

Departmental Credit by Exam

Students may earn college Credit by Examination under specified conditions, however, not all courses can be challenged using Credit by Examination.  Students may not earn more than 12 units of Credit by Examination, and must have earned a total of 12 EVC units prior to applying for Credit by Exam.  Students must be registered at Evergreen Valley College at the time they apply and take the examination.  The appropriate instructional dean must approve an application for credit by examination.  The $46 per unit registration fee will be charged for credit by exam.  Credit by Exam is available only to registered students in good standing and only for courses listed in the EVC catalog.

Non-Collegiate Courses

Upon presentation of certificates from non-collegiate agencies, credit may be granted.  Credit will be granted according to the recommendation approved or listed in the Instructional Guide for Non-Credit Courses published by the American Council of Education.