Challenge Exams

Challenge Exams

Institutional Challenge Exams

Eastern Wyoming College offers Institutional Challenge Examinations for some courses, allowing students enrolled in an EWC program to earn credit by demonstrating proficiency. To inquire about exam availability, students must contact the appropriate Department Head or Program Director. If there is a challenge exam available, students must submit the Application for Institutional Challenge Exams to the instructor and Department Head/Program Director. If approved by the instructor, Department Head/Program Director, and Executive Dean of Academics, a fee of $20 per credit hour will be assessed and then the exam can be administered. Grades of S and U are given in all institutional challenge exams. Such credit is not included in a student’s grade point average (GPA). The grade of S is equivalent to C or better. Entries will be made on the student’s transcript only if the grade of S is obtained.

Advanced Placement Examination

Students showing proficiency by passing examinations such as College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement Program (CEEB-APP) or American College Testing-Proficiency Examination Program (ACT-PEP) may earn EWC college credit for demonstrated proficiency to a maximum of 15 semester credit hours. Grades of S and U are given in all examinations. Credit by advanced placement examination is not included in the student’s grade point average but counts as credit hours earned toward graduation. The grade of S is the equivalent of C or better (APP score of 4 or 5). Entry on the student’s transcript for credit by examination is made only if a grade of S is obtained and is noted as a grade obtained by examination. Students should be aware that while credit may be awarded through exams for EWC requirements, not all institutions will accept transfer credit earned through these methods.

DSST (DANTES Subject Standardized Tests)

Students showing proficiency in content areas as demonstrated by the DANTES (Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support) Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) may receive EWC college credit. Students may earn credit through these exams by scoring at or above the minimum scores established by EWC. A maximum of 15 semester hours of credit by examination may be earned toward EWC graduation requirements. DSST examinations are administered by appointment only in the EWC Academic Testing Center. For copies of the DANTES policy and information about scheduling an appointment, call 307-532-8288. A fee is assessed for each DSST examination (payable to vendor) plus a $15 administration fee (payable to EWC Business Office).

College Level Examination Program

Eastern Wyoming College administers subject examinations of the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). CLEP examinations may not be repeated within six months from the time the examinations were administered. Students may earn credit through the subject examinations by scoring at or above the score recommended by the Council on College-Level Examinations. Entries on the student’s records will state that the credits earned were by CLEP examinations along with the title of the examination. A maximum of 15 semester hours of credit by examination may be earned toward EWC graduation requirements.

Students may designate the institution they wish to receive their scores and should be aware that not all colleges have the same policies regarding acceptance of credit by examination. Therefore, students should confirm with the college or university to which they are transferring that the credit by examination will transfer. The transfer of CLEP scores to EWC from other accredited institutions will be determined by the Executive Dean of Academics.

CLEP examinations are administered by appointment only in the EWC Academic Testing Center. For an appointment, call 307-532-8288. A fee is assessed for each CLEP examination (payable to vendor) plus a $15 administration fee (payable to EWC Business Office)

CLEP exams may be subject to change, contact the EWC Academic Testing Center for current listing.