02-07--Departmental Challenge Exams

Arkansas State University - Jonesboro
Effective Date: 07/01/91
Number: 02-07
Section: Academic Affairs
Subject: Departmental Challenge Exams

Various academic departments administer challenge examinations in specific courses
or on certain subject matter areas upon the request of students enrolled in courses at
the University. An official form, Request for Credit by Examination, from the Registrar's
Office must be completed by the student, and the student must pay a nonrefundable fee
for each examination. Challenge examinations must be taken prior to the student's last
enrollment preceding graduation.

Credit by departmental challenge examination is not awarded for courses the student
has already completed, courses less advanced than those already completed, or
courses for which a CLEP examination exists.

Note: Arkansas Act 88 of 1979 - Nursing Students. Arkansas ACT 88 of 1979 provides
opportunity for nursing students to obtain college credit by examination. A registered
nurse (R.N.), may transfer/challenge up to sixty (60) semester hours credit. A licensed
practical nurse (L.P.N.) may challenge up to thirty (30) semester hours credit. Confer
with the Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions for more information.
Reviewed 11/15/2011.