Academic Policies & Procedures
Special Opportunities
Credit by Examination at Indiana University
Students who want to pursue credit by examination at Indiana University should consult with their General Studies Degree Program counselors and the appropriate department(s) at their local campuses.
Credit Awarded through Nondepartmental Examinations
Indiana University awards credit for Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations, College-Level Examination Programs (CLEP), Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) examinations, and ACT-PEP Regents (Excelsior) College examinations on the basis of policy established by faculty at the campus where students will pursue their degrees. Students should consult with their General Studies Degree Program counselors as to the options available through nondepartmental examinations.
Students will not receive credit by taking DANTES, CLEP, or ACT-PEP Regents (Excelsior) College examinations for courses for which they have already received credit. Credits awarded on the basis of CLEP and DANTES scores will not be considered as after-admission or Indiana University credit hours.
Students should request that official transcripts of their AP, CLEP, DANTES, and ACT-PEP Regents (Excelsior) College examination scores be sent directly to the office to which they are applying.
Credit Awarded for Educational Programs in Noncollegiate Organizations
The School of Continuing Studies will consider the evaluation and credit recommendations of the following two publications when awarding credit to students who have successfully completed noncollegiate or in-company sponsored programs/courses:
- American Council on Education, The National Guide to Educational Credit for Training Programs
- The University of the State of New York, A Guide to Educational Programs in Noncollegiate Organizations
Students must request that official records of program/ course completion be sent directly from the awarding organization. Students must also submit a complete description of the program/course, preferably a copy of program/course literature or an explanatory letter on the organization’s letterhead stationery. For assistance with requests for transcripts or program/course descriptions, students may contact their General Studies Degree Program counselor.
Military Service Credit
Indiana University adheres to the American Council on Education’s Guide to Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services in granting students credit on the basis of education gained through military service, schools, and experience. To receive credit for their military service background, students must submit copies of their official discharge (DD214), AARTS, SMARTS, Community College of the Air Force, or Defense Language Institute transcripts.