Credit by Examination

Applications for students wishing to receive credit by examination are available in the Registrar’s Office. A maximum of fifteen semester hours credit can be granted through credit by examination. The grade of “P” will be recorded on the student’s permanent record and will be credited toward graduation requirements.

Students applying for credit by exam must:

  1. give evidence of a satisfactory academic or work experience background for the course.
  2. have the approval of the appropriate Instructor and Dean of the appropriate College or School, and
  3. pay any applicable fees. (See Financial Information in the University of Pikeville Catalog)