Credit by Exam is a program that allows students to earn college credit for a course by passing a comprehensive examination in that subject area, demonstrating their proficiency and knowledge.

Submit Request

• Students must contact the Testing Center in order to take a Credit by Exam at least two weeks prior to their intended test date.
• The Testing Center will provide the student the form to request a Credit by Exam.
• If approved, students will then need to register for an appointment date and time to take Credit by Exam.

Register at the Leesburg campus Testing Center

Register at the South Lake campus Testing Center

Approved Requests

• After students register and pay (link below), the Testing Center will provide the exam on the date and time selected.  
• Credit by Exams are given with at least two weeks notice.  
• Students will receive a study guide when registered (if available).
• After the test, students must contact the instructor for results.

Credit by Exam testing fee is $25 per credit hour for a total of $75 for 3 credit hours.  All testing fees must be paid online with credit or debit card only. Cash is not accepted.

LSSC Testing Center currently offers the following exams. 

Please refer to LSSC Admin Procedure 4-17 for more details on the Credit by Exam process