Credit by Examination: College credits are traditionally earned through attendance in scheduled classes. However, some courses are amenable to credit by examination. A student currently enrolled who presents satisfactory evidence that he or she is 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-accredited 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 (737-1472) or the Office of Admissions.

A transient student is a degree candidate at another institution who is granted the privilege of temporary registration at Augusta State University. To apply for admission as a transient student you must:

1. File a completed application form.
2. Submit a letter of permission confirming good standing from the registrar of the college in which you are enrolled or matriculated. In addition, submit an official transcript from your home institution. You can be admitted to Augusta State University as a transient student only if you are currently eligible for re-admission to your home institution.
3. If you wish to enroll in courses for which prerequisites are required, you must, prior to registration, give the department chair a transcript(s) showing successful completion of required prerequisite courses. This requirement may be waived only by the permission of the department chair.