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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.
Students should ask the Instructor or Program Coordinator of the intended class for additional information. If those individuals deem STEP appropriate, they will seek further approval from the Academic Dean. Then the student must pay the fee(s) and take the exam. STEP credit is not available for general education courses. STEP can NOT be completed for a class previously taken where a grade is recorded. This includes a course with a grade of "W".
(Admissions > Incoming Transcripts and Transfer Credit)