Proficiency Examination

Students with wide varieties of educational experience may convert this experience into college credit on the basis of evaluations by designated Richland Community College personnel and standards set by the College in those areas and courses deemed appropriate. To take an exam, students must be currently enrolled at Richland and not enrolled in the course in which they are requesting to be tested. They should obtain the appropriate form and obtain permission from the division involved, pay the required fee, and successfully pass the examination. A proficiency examination for a given course may be taken only once. A fee of one-half the in-district or out-of-district tuition normally charged for the course must be paid before the exam. The fee is not refundable. The student must receive a score of 80% or better to earn credit by proficiency. Credit hours earned through proficiency examination are posted on the student’s permanent record after a minimum of eight (8) semester hours of 100-level or above credit has been earned at the College. The credit is not included in the calculation of the grade point average and may not be used to establish enrollment status (i.e., full-time, part-time).