What is a STEP exam? How do I take a STEP exam?

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STEP and Challenge exams are assessments developed and administered by the college to provide an opportunity to demonstrate mastery of course content and receive credit toward program requirements.

STEP examinations are course-specific and charges are separate from regular tuition charges. Charges are non-refundable and are payable in full at the time the exam is scheduled. All special examinations for credit shall be graded on a Pass-Fail basis. A failure shall not be recorded on the student’s official record. Credit awarded by special examination shall not count as part of the student’s academic load for the semester. A student currently enrolled in a class who successfully completes a special examination shall be removed from the official class roll after the granting of credit. The withdrawal date determines the status of the student’s assessment, refund, and grade for the enrollment period. Withdrawal date shall be considered to be date exam was administered.

To receive credit:

  • Students need to contact the instructor/program coordinator of the course directly.
  • Once the test is processed, the credit will appear on the student’s official record.
  • If there are additional questions, the student should contact their instructor.

(Admissions > Incoming Transcripts and Transfer Credit)