Advanced Placement and Credit by Examination

    Ferrum College offers advanced standing to those students who satisfactorily demonstrate a high level of proficiency in a given subject area.  Advanced placement (exemption from lower-level courses) is sometimes granted on the basis of nationally normed tests, or on occasion, on locally prepared departmental tests. Decisions are based on individual cases and require the approval of the appropriate division chair. 

    Course credit as well as advanced standing may be earned through the Advanced Placement Test Program of the College Entrance Examination Board, the College Level Examination Program, and the International Baccalaureate Program.  Advanced Placement Credit may be granted upon presentation of an official score of 3 or above. The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) credit may be granted upon presentation of an official score of 50 or higher.

    Qualified students may also earn credit for Ferrum courses by successfully completing locally prepared departmental examinations.  Student interested in pursuing this possibility should consult with the School Dean which offers the particular course.  No more than 10% of a student's coursework at Ferrum College may be earned by such examinations.  There is an additional fee for credit by examination.