Testing Services

Credit-By-Exam

Current MTC students may be eligible to earn course credit by passing a Credit-by-Exam (CBE). These exams measure knowledge gained through prior coursework, work experience, or independent study. CBEs are free for registered MTC students.

Eligibility

Always talk with your academic advisor before scheduling a CBE. Your advisor will help you determine your eligibility to take a CBE and whether it is appropriate given your level of comfort with the material, your degree, and your academic plan.

Advising Directory

You may not take a credit-by-exam for a course that you are currently taking. Plan to test at least two weeks before the course begins. Credit-by-Exam eligibility requirements, limits, and procedures are governed by college policy.

MTC Policy Book

Students should reach out to the Disability Services Office to schedule a credit-by-exam.

Disability Services

Please bring your photo ID to the testing center on test day.

Scheduling a Credit-by-Exam

Talk to your advisor to determine whether a CBE is appropriate for you
Schedule your appointment if your desired test does not require a prerequisite. Request an appointment if your desired test does require a prerequisite. Students with accommodations should email Disability Services Office at ds@mtc.edu to schedule a credit-by-exam.
Select ‘Credit-by-Exam’ when prompted
If your exam is longer than 2 hours, do not select the final testing slot of the day. Exams end when the Testing Center closes, even if the allotted time has not elapsed.
You will receive an email confirmation of your appointment. Use the link provided in the email to cancel or reschedule.
See Testing Center Policies for additional testing information.

Scores

Exams are typically graded within one week, though grading may take longer during busy periods or academic breaks. Scores are emailed to you and your academic advisor.

Credit-by-Exams Offered

Here are the CBEs currently being offered. Click the link to download the study resources for that exam.

Course ID	Course Title	Approximate Exam Duration
ACC1400	Financial Accounting	4 hours
ACC1700	Managerial Accounting*	2 hours
ALH 1110	Medical Terminology	2 hours
BIO 1240	Anatomy & Physiology I	Part 1 - 3 hours Part 2 - 1.5 hours Both must be taken in the testing center
BIO 1250	Anatomy & Physiology II*	Part 1 - 3 hours Part 2 - 1.5 hours Both must be taken in the testing center
BUS 1001	Introduction to Business	1.5 hours
BUS 2150	Legal Environment of Business	2.5 hours
CIT 1000	Intro to Information Technology	1 hour
COM 1400 Instruction Sheet COM 1400 Study Guide for Written Exam	Oral Communication	Part 1 - 1 hour in the testing center Part 2 - 7 days at home
EET 1000	Introduction to Electricity	2 hours
ENG 1000	English Composition I *Under review; currently unavailable*	2 hours
ENG 1100	English Composition II*	4 hours
MET 1020	Engineering Drawings and Diagrams	2 hours
MTH 1240	Statistics	2 hours
MTH 1245	College Algebra	2 hours
NUR 1190	Dosage Calculations	2 hours
OIS 1240	Computer Applications	2.5 hours
OIS 1260	PowerPoint*	2 hours
OIS 1340	Excel Advanced*	2.5 hours
SPN 1010	Introduction to Spanish I	2 hours
TMT 1110	Applied Technical Math	3 hours
* Denotes exams for courses with prerequisites.