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Undergraduate Catalog 2022 - 2023 > Academic Policies and Procedures > Credit By Examination

Credit By Examination

Molloy University will grant credit by examination to individuals who have developed college-level competencies outside of the formal classroom situation and can demonstrate this competency. Credit by Examination is awarded and noted as transfer credit on the student’s academic record. The Excelsior College Examination (ECE) by the New York State Board of Regents (formerly Regents, ACT PEP, CPE and REDE tests of The University of the State of New York) and the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) sponsored by the Educational Testing Service are accepted by the University (up to 12 credits).

The University also offers challenge examinations for matriculated students in selected areas. For a Challenge Examination, the Application for Challenge Examinations must be presented to the Registrar’s Office with payment of tuition and fee one month prior to the scheduled examination date. (Nursing students should refer to specific nursing departmental information on Challenge Exams under the departmental section of the catalog.)

For many courses, Advanced Placement credit will be granted to qualified students based upon a score of "3" or better on the Advanced Placement Exam of the College Entrance Examination Board. Students anticipating a major in Biology need a minimum score of "5" to award Advanced Placement credit in Biology. Some scores may not be equivalent to the minimum grade needed in Molloy coursers and the student may need to take additional coursework. In that case, the Advance Placement credits can be applied to electives for the degree.

All Credit by Examination awards are based upon submission of official score reports that are submitted to the Admissions Office prior to entering Molloy.

Examinations completed before admission to the college are evaluated as part of the admissions process and are not subject to any fee charges. After admission to the University, students should consult with their advisors regarding the examinations which may be appropriate to the learning objectives and degree requirements before taking any of the examinations. Forms are available in the Office of the Registrar.

For Spanish CLEP Exams, students may be awarded up to 12 credits depending upon their exam results. The credits awarded will be for SPA 1010, SPA 1020, SPA 2010 and a SPA lower-level elective. Students should submit their CLEP Exam results before taking Spanish courses at Molloy to be placed correctly into Molloy courses.

All examinations and transfer evaluations after admission require a Credit by Examination Fee per course. The fees are listed in the section of the catalog on "Expenses" under "Special Fees". There is a Sitting Fee charged for registering for in-house examinations. For examinations taken outside the University, whatever the cost is, it must be paid by the student. Further information is available in the Registrar’s Office.