The purpose of Credit for Prior Learning - Credit by Examination (CBE) is to recognize a student's experience(s) and knowledge base for which credit or advanced standing has not been previously granted.
General Eligibility Criteria – (complete eligibility criteria AP 4235)
- The student must be currently enrolled at San Joaquin Delta College and in good standing.
- The student must meet pre-requisite requirements for the course for which CBE is requested and the course must be listed in the current college catalog.
- The student must not be currently enrolled in the course for which CBE is requested or have successfully completed the course at SJDC.
The student has not exceeded 12 units of academic Credit by Examination.
Steps to request Credit by Examination – CBE
- Petition Approval – Initiate Credit for Prior Learning by Credit by Examination petition no later than 45 days before the end of the term.
- Student must provide documented evidence, (i.e., transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.) that substantiates the request and warrants approval of the petition.
- Student will meet with Department Chair or Faculty Designee to obtain approval.
- Once the petition is approved, the Division Dean or Faculty Designee will approve the examining instrument and select a qualified faculty member as the examiner.
- Notifications
- The Division Dean or Faculty Designee will notify the student of the time and place ofthe examination.
- The Division Dean or Faculty Designee will provide a copy of the approve CBE petition to Admissions and Records to request fees due to be posted on student’s account.
- Admissions & Records will communicate with the student to instruct them on how to process payment of fees. Fees charged are equal to the current per unit enrollment fee.
- Verification of payment shall be presented prior to the administration of examination.
- Faculty will send grade information to Admissions and Records and student’s academic record shall be clearly annotated with corresponding grade.