Experiential Learning Credits
Those who have acquired academic knowledge or skills through direct experience, in-service training, or non-credit classes may seek validation for college credit. Students do this through a process known as portfolio assessment. Step one is to take ACAD 150, Portfolio Development, offered in an online format. The course helps students develop documentation of credit-worthy experiences (the portfolio). Step two is submission of the portfolio to the University. Step three is to pay the administrative fee for the hours to be assessed for the student’s official transcript. Upon payment, the Office of the Registrar will post the courses earned on the student’s official transcript. Note there are no grades associated with credit earned through portfolio assessment. All portfolios must be completed within one year of completing ACAD 150. Contact the Office of Academic Affairs for more information.
*The College of Pharmacy does not award academic credit for any required PHAR course based on prior work or learning experience from non-accredited institutions on higher education.
Credit for Service in the Armed Forces
Military experience and training may transfer as college credit based upon the American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations. Students must submit documentation detailing their military training and education, such as the student’s Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD214), Joint Services Transcript, or other appropriate documentation for evaluation.
International Baccalaureate Organization’s Diploma Program
Students completing International Baccalaureate Organization’s Diploma Program (IBODP) higher-level subjects may be eligible to receive advanced standing and/or college credit by submitting the results of the IBODP. Credit and/or waiver may be given for grades of five or better upon evaluation by the appropriate college dean.
Proficiency Examinations
Examinations to demonstrate subject matter proficiency may be taken for non-credit validation within the first week of a term. Proficiency examinations cannot be used to replace a course previously taken at The University of Findlay.
A student who wishes to take a proficiency examination will pay an administrative fee. A student completing a proficiency examination with a “C” or higher will receive a course waiver on his/her unofficial transcript. A student who receives a grade less than “C” will not have the course waived on his/her unofficial transcript.
Placement Examinations and Pretests
Examinations to determine placement within a subject matter area must be taken for non-credit validation before a student has registered for a course in that subject area.
An appropriate score for a placement examination and/or pretest may be required as a prerequisite for a course. The completion of a placement examination and/or a pretest will not be reflected on a student’s University transcript.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Nationally normed CLEP examinations are given at The University of Findlay to validate knowledge of both general and specific subject areas. CLEP exams may not be taken in areas already successfully completed for course credit. Contact the Office of the Registrar for more information.
Cambridge International AS Level and A Level Programs
Students completing Cambridge International AS Level and A Level subjects may be eligible to receive advanced standing and/or college credit by submitting the results of the Cambridge International AS Level and A Level Examination. Credit and/or waiver may be given for grades of 70 or "B" or better upon evaluation by the appropriate program director/department chair and college dean.
Total credits earned toward a Findlay's bachelor's degree by experiential learning credits, advanced placement, International Baccalaureate Organization's Diploma Program, Cambridge International AS Level and A Levels, or transfer of extension or correspondence credit may not exceed 30 semester (15 hours for an associate's degree). Any credit is subject to approval of the appropriate program director/department chair and college dean.