The following non-GPA bearing credit types will only be awarded with grades of “P” passing or “K” to denote successful completion of the following exam level course credits.
- Grades other than the standard "A,B,C,D,F" do not count toward GPA without assignable quality points.
All examination types are subjected to the rule of obtaining a minimum “C” or better to receive non-GPA bearing credit.
Credit by Special Examination- “Test-Out” Options
Credit may be earned by special examinations in one of two ways.
- registers for a test-out section during registration or
- completes test-out permission forms when registering for the course.
A grade of P will be awarded for earning a grade of C or better on the tests.
P credits do not count toward residency requirements.
If the student does not earn a grade of C or better, the student may:
- immediately and officially withdraw from the course with a grade of W;
- remain in the course if it is not a test-out section;
- withdraw from the test-out section and register for the appropriate section prior to the deadline for adding a class.
College Level Examination Program CLEP Series 59 Section 10-14
CLEP examinations are offered and administered through CollegeBoard and accepted following the ACE recommendations noted below:
Online- Remote Institutions & Credit Websites
Growing in popularity are various Institutions offering college credits for a wide net of topics and price ranges. These courses may offer additional opportunities for degree completion.
West Virginia State University accepts two primary types of Online Courses & Programs:
- All Regionally Accredited Colleges & University offering fully online programs- fully accepted under general transfer credits & guidelines.
- Online Academic sites such as Straighterline or other offerings via Credily and similar institutions are accepted as ACE transfer credit and follow ACE recommendations. Restrictions may apply.
ACE (American Council on Education) National Guide & Recommendations
West Virginia State University agrees to follow credit recommendations made directly by ACE to satisfy
- General Education
- Upper Level or Major Requirements* (subject to departmental approval)
- Electives
- ACE National Guide lists ACE recommendations for courses and exams offered by a variety of corporations, government and nonprofit organizations, and online course providers.
- ACE Military Guide for Student Military Service Members: see "P.L Nontraditional Credit" section for additional military credit opportunities
Limitations & Restrictions
**Credits obtained through examinations are subjected to Departmental approval for major and upper level courses.
Credit hour cap limitation for such courses are limited to
Credit by Correspondence
Courses carried out through distance learning, online or with print materials that are mailed or faxed.
The University will accept up to 15 credit hours by correspondence courses excluding laboratory, studio or field experience. To receive credit
- Transferred credits must be acceptable toward the granting institutions own degrees and that their residence credit is accepted by West Virginia State University.
- Granting Institutions’ accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education: Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC)
- Official transcripts must be sent to and received by the Office of the Registrar
Currently, enrolled students who wish to take credit by correspondence courses must receive prior approval from the department chair and college dean by applying for transient student approval.