Credit by Evaluation

CAC does not generally evaluate or award credits for non-collegiate training or experience with few exceptions for some industry-recognized trainings in specific programs, such as training programs for first responders. The additional exceptions for credit by evaluation listed below are treated as articulated credit and may be treated differently by another institution should the student transfer.

Credit by Examination

Students currently or previously enrolled at Central Arizona College may earn a maximum of 30 credit hours through credit by examination. Students cannot receive credit by examination for a course that is equivalent to - or a lower level than - a course in which they are currently enrolled or have previously completed. Credit by examination is offered on the principle that students may have previously acquired college level learning in certain areas and that this knowledge may be demonstrated through an examination of course competencies. Instructors are not responsible for helping students develop this knowledge in order to prepare for an examination. Should a student transfer to another institution, credits earned through credit by examination may be treated differently by that institution. Please refer to the AZ Transfer Examination Equivalency Guide (EEG) for credit by exam scores accepted by CAC and their CAC course equivalencies: aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/ATASS.woa/wa/ examquery

Central Arizona College Examinations for Credit

With approval, students have the opportunity to earn credit by successfully completing an examination at the beginning of the semester. This option is not available for all courses. Check with the course instructor and division chair as to the availability of credit by exam.

Advanced Placement from High School

These examinations are administered in various high schools and are designed to test competence in specific subject areas at the lower division college level. High school students may request the opportunity to participate in advanced placement examinations through their high school counselor’s office. Credit may be earned for successfully completed exams. It is the student’s responsibility to submit an official score report. Please refer to the AZ Transfer Examination Equivalency Guide (EEG) for credit by exam scores accepted by CAC and their CAC course equivalencies: aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/ATASS.woa/wa/ examquery

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

CLEP examinations are nationally developed and administered. The examinations provide an opportunity for students to demonstrate college level learning in a variety of subjects. CAC offers general and subject CLEP examinations. CAC will award credit for successfully completed exams upon the receipt of an official score report.

Subject/General CLEP Examinations

These exams cover material typical of college level courses. A listing of available on the CLEP website: clep.collegeboard.org/.