Operating Policies and Procedures Manual

Effective Date:   07/01/91
Policy Number:  02-07
Section:  Academic Affairs
Subject:  Departmental Challenge Exams

POLICY

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.  If a registered nurse (R.N.), the student may transfer/challenge up to sixty (60) semester hours credit.  If a licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.), the student may challenge up to thirty (30) semester hours credit.  Confer with the dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions for more information.

 

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