qualified in a particular subject may receive credit for a course by an examination approved by the appropriate instructional department, or through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). Satisfactory evidence may be, but is not limited to, work experience, non-credit courses, course work taken at non-ac credited institutions, or military courses. There is a $3 per credit hour fee for credit by departmental examination.

A student may take challenge examinations before enrolling, but will receive credit for courses challenged only after successfully completing six semester hours at Augusta State University. Courses in which a student is or has been enrolled may not be challenged, and courses which require demonstrations and application of skills (practical, laboratory sciences, and courses requiring field work or performance, for example) may be challenged only with the permission of the chairperson of the department offering the course.

Credit by examination is listed as such on the transcript along with the course number, title, and hours of credit; however, no grade is assigned and the credit is not included in computing the Grade Point Average. Credit by examination is limited to 10 semester hours in a discipline and 30 semester hours in the university.

A current list of tests available for credit by examination for courses offered at Augusta State University may be obtained from the Counselling and Testing Center or the Office of Admissions.

Early Admission Requirements for High School Students: Under exceptional circumstances, a high school student may be admitted to Augusta State University at the end of his or her junior year. This enrollment is available to the student who demonstrates both academic and social readiness for college. To be eligible for admission consideration, the student must have:

(1) an overall "B" high school average in academic courses from grades 9-11
(2) a combined SAT score of 1100 or higher (or equivalent ACT score), with a
minimum Verbal score of 490 and Math score of 450. (A combined original
SAT score of 1000 or higher with no score below 410)
(3) an on-track completion of the College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC)
(4) a written recommendation from the high school principal or counsellor
(5) a letter of consent from the parent or legal guardian
(6) a personal interview with a university admissions officer

Joint Enrollment Admission Requirements for High School Students: A qualified high school student may enroll for college courses while completing his or her enrollment in high school as a junior or senior. This type of enrollment is primarily designed to provide the opportunity to take courses not available in the high school curriculum. To be eligible for admission consideration, the student must have completed the sophomore year of high school and have:

(1) an overall "B" high school average in all academic courses completed
(2) a combined SAT score of 1100 or higher (or equivalent ACT score), with a
minimum Verbal score of 490 and Math score of 450. (A combined
original SAT score of 1000 or higher with no score below 410)
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