Alternative Credit

New proficiency exams and course outlines are in development and are expected early Fall 2019. Certain proficiency exams are administered in the Assessment Center, while others are administered by the Dean of the Division.

Courses proficiency exams have been offered for:

• CSP 1230 -Computer Keyboarding Applications (2 credit hours)
• CSP 1203- Microsoft Office Professional (3 credit hours)
• CSO 1202-Microsoft Windows (2 credit hours)
• CSN 1200-Internet and WWW (3 credit hours)
• CSP 1210-Basic Computer Skills for the Workplace (1 credit hour)
• BIO 1001- General Biology I
• BIO 1007- Anatomy & Physiology I
• BIO 1200- Human Body Structure & Function
• BIO 1008- Anatomy & Physiology II

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Advanced Placement is college level courses and exams that are administered in high schools. Contact your high school guidance counselor to find out what AP options are available at your school.  Refer to the IVCC AP/CLEP Acceptance Guide to learn about which scores will allow credit for you. 

For AP credit, official score reports should be sent directly from The College Board to IVCC.  Students can indicate IVCC as a school to get the report when they take the test or they can contact College Board to have a score report sent. The score report is reviewed in accordance with what IVCC's website lists as the recommended minimum scores on particular tests and what course(s) to grant credit for the score.  A minimum score of 3 is needed on all exams for any credit.  A grade of P (Pass) is issued for the credit granted.  Once credit is granted, student is notified of the course(s) they are receiving credit for based on AP scores.

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CLEP Examinations give motivated students the opportunity to earn college credits for prior knowledge in certain subject areas by taking an exam in that area. IVCC is an open CLEP testing center, which means we can administer all the CLEP exams offered and can proctor for all students and community members. IVCC only accepts the certain CLEP exams for credit.  To learn more about which exams are accepted by IVCC, take a look at the IVCC AP/CLEP Acceptance Guide.

1. To register for a CLEP exam, candidates will need to go to CLEP website and create an account.  You will pay $89 testing fee (credit/debit card) to CLEP and receive your admissions ticket for testing. To schedule your actual appointment (proctor fee will apply) for CLEP testing at IVCC, you will need to go to www.registerblast.com/ivcc .  A minimum of three business days is required for CLEP testing appointments.  CLEP exams are 90 minutes in length and are computer-based. Please plan accordingly when scheduling your CLEP exam and be respectful in keeping your appointment. 
2. IVCC is an DANTES CLEP TESTING CENTER, which means  that depending on your status with the military, registration and proctor fees may not be the responsibility of the candidate. To find out more, view the CLEP DANTES Eligibility chart. . Additional ID may be required at the time of testing. 
3. STUDY GUIDES- CLEP Study Guides are available at major bookstores or can be ordered by phone by calling 1-800-323-7155.  Individual study guides can be purchased online at the College Board website. 

ITEMS TO BRING ON TESTING DATE

• Government Issued Photo ID.  One form of identification is required for all tests. The primary identification must be valid, must bear the candidate's full legal name in English language characters and must contain a photograph and a signature. ID will be shown in order to be admitted to testing (in addition with your admissions ticket). The full name on your CLEP admissions ticket must match the name provided on the legal ID.  Acceptable forms of ID include:

1.      Driver's License or State ID
2.      Government Issued ID (passport, visa, etc)
3.      Military ID

• Proctor fee in the amount of $20.00.  Cash, check (made out to IVCC) or credit/debit card are acceptable forms of payment.  The proctor fee is non-refundable and is the responsibility of each candidate. 
• Admission ticket for testing from CLEP.  The ticket is printable from the time of registering for the test online at CLEP's website.  ** Please make sure to review what items are acceptable to have for your testing appointment. These requirements are found at the bottom of your admissions ticket. 

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**IVCC is NOT proctoring DSST exams at this time

DSST testing may offer you the chance to receive college credit for what you already know. DSST offers more than 30 introductory level college subject tests.  IVCC is able to offer all exams, with the exception of Principles of Public Speaking.  For further information, visit the DSST website.

To schedule your actual appointment (proctor fee will apply) for DSST testing at IVCC, you will need to go to www.registerblast.com/ivcc. A minimum of three business days is required for DSST testing appointments. DSST exams are two hours in length and are computer-based. Please plan accordingly when scheduling your DSST exam and be respectful in keeping your appointment.

ITEMS TO BRING ON TESTING DATE

• Government Issued Photo ID and additional form of ID.  Two form of identification is required for all tests. The primary identification must be valid, must bear the candidate's full legal name in English language characters and must contain a photograph and a signature. The secondary ID must either have a photograph or signature of candidate. Acceptable forms of ID include:

     Driver's License or State ID
     Government Issued ID (passport, visa, etc)
     Military ID

• Credit Card  Candidates will pay for their actual exam ($85) at the time of the test.  Candidates will also need to know the four digit ID for the institution they want scores reported to.
• Proctor fee in the amount of $20.00.  Cash, check (made out to IVCC) or credit/debit card are acceptable forms of payment.  The proctor fee is non-refundable and is the responsibility of each candidate. 

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International Baccalaureate (IB) is college level courses and exams that are administered in certain high schools. Contact your high school guidance counselor to find out what IB options are available at your school. If you attended a high school with an IB program, please talk to an IVCC Counselor.  

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