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Accepted Exams
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Review the accepted exams, your minimum score requirements, and the specific credit that you can receive.
If you complete Advanced Subsidiary (AS) or Advanced (A) levels, you will be awarded credits based on department approval for select AS and A-level subjects with a score of C or above.
You may be awarded credit if you take AP, CLEP, DSST, or UExcel exams and earn a high enough score on the official exams.
Earn credit based on knowledge you’ve already acquired through experience or independent study through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) standardized tests. Purdue Fort Wayne does not accept all CLEP exams. Purdue Fort Wayne Testing Services is a national testing center for CLEP. Learn more about registration, CLEP fees, and test dates.
You may earn credit based on knowledge you already have through the DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST). Minimum score requirements will apply.
If you take courses through the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, credits will be awarded based on department approval for select standard level and higher level subjects with a score of 5 or above.
Complete proficiency exams through the UExcel Program offered by Excelsior College and receive credit. Minimum grade requirements will apply.
Some departments allow for course credit by department exam for select courses that they offer. At this time, you can complete exams and earn credit in courses in Biology, Business, and Chemistry.
View additional details about available exams, costs, and other important information to consider here or contact testing services.
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