Direct Exam

Students may earn a portion of their degree by methods other than the traditional classroom educational experience by demonstrating their knowledge through examination. Credits may be earned through Advanced Placement Examination (APE), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), International Baccalaureate (IB), Wyoming Constitution Test, DANTES, and military service. If none of these options exist for a particular area of study, students may request CWC Credit by Examination. If the request is granted, a departmental instructor will develop an exam that corresponds with the outcomes, objectives, and rigor of the course and program. Exams may be written, oral, or a demonstration.

Advanced Placement Examination (APE)

Central Wyoming College participates in the advanced placement program for high school students conducted by the College Entrance Examination Board. Students showing proficiency will pass the APE with one of the following scores:

5 Extremely Well Qualified

4 Well Qualified

3 Possibly Qualified

Contact the Student Records Office for specific qualifying score information.

Students receiving passing scores on the APE exams will receive Central Wyoming College credit and a grade of “S.” Students who are unable to make arrangements through their high school to take the examinations should write to the College Board Advanced Placement Examinations, P.O. Box 6671, Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6671. CWC does not transfer in advanced placement credits from another institution. An official score report must be requested from the College Board (see address above) and be sent directly to the CWC Student Records Office.

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

Central Wyoming College accepts many of the subject examinations of the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). Students may earn college credit through these examinations by scoring at least the minimum scores established by Central Wyoming College. Applications for the examinations can be made at any time. There is a fee for CLEP Examinations. Copies of the CLEP Policy are available upon request from the Testing Center or the Student Records Office.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Central Wyoming College grants credit on a course-by-course basis for higher level exams in which grades of 4 or higher are received. Please contact the Office of the Registrar for information on the evaluation of specific exams.

DANTES

Central Wyoming College accepts a number of examinations from the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES). Students may earn college credit through these exams by scoring at or above the minimum scores established by Central Wyoming College. There is a fee for each examination. For copies of the DANTES policy and information about taking the exams, contact the Student Records Office or the CWC Testing Center.

Military Service Credit

Students who have served in the Armed Forces may be granted up to six credit hours of physical education activity at the rate of one credit hour for each six months of active military duty. Credit will be granted after the receipt of a copy of the student’s DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Credit may also be granted for specific course requirements that were satisfied with service school courses, provided required military-related forms are submitted. The credit is evaluated by the Registrar according to American Council on Education guidelines.

CWC Credit by Examination

Enrolled CWC degree-seeking students in good academic and financial standing may petition to receive credit by examination for courses numbered 1000-2999. Credit by examination includes skills assessment, portfolio analysis, and other methods of student competence. This method of obtaining educational credit is not recommended for all students and/or courses. Students are encouraged to consult with their advisors before considering this option. Credit by examination cannot be used for financial aid, scholarships, athletic/activity eligibility, or to meet CWC residency requirements. Students must not be currently enrolled in the course to be challenged. Students may seek credit by examination for any given course only once in a twelve-month period. The grade earned through credit by examination replaces the previously awarded grade computation of the GPA. The original grade remains on the transcript, but is not used. Not all CWC courses have the credit by exam option available. Please note, credits earned through Credit by Examination may not be accepted for transfer at another institution.

The fee for credit by examination is $50 paid before the examination is given. The fee is not considered tuition for the course, therefore is in addition to tuition paid for all other registered courses for the semester in which the credit by examination is earned. A copy of the Credit by Examination Policy is available upon request from the Testing Center or the Student Records Office.

Wyoming Constitution Test

All students graduating from any degree program at CWC must complete the Wyoming Constitution general education requirement. If students have successfully completed a government or constitution course in any of the other 49 states or the District of Columbia, they may take the CWC Wyoming Constitution test to complete the requirement. Upon successful completion of the test, the students will receive 1 credit of “Credit by Examination” posted on their transcript. The test fee is $50 during the semester the test is taken. Students eligible to take the CWC Wyoming Constitution test should contact the Testing Center.