Credit by Examination
Several programs exist that design and administer examinations in college subject areas:
- Advanced Placement (AP)
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- DSST (formerly DANTES Subject Standardized Tests) Excelsior College Examinations
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
- Other Recognized Licensures/ Examinations
Examination credit is not counted toward residency requirements, is not used in calculating a student’s grade point average and is included in the maximum allowable transfer credit. FLCC utilizes the American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations for minimum scores, and number and type of credits awarded for these examination programs.
Students who have participated in these examinations must have an official examination grade report from the examination organization sent to the Student Records Office for evaluation. Credit is evaluated on a course-by-course basis by the Student Records Office in consultation with Academic Department Chairpersons.