SJSU Catalog

Credit by Examination

Standardized Exams

SJSU grants credit toward its undergraduate degrees for successful completion of various standardized exams. The following are the guidelines for the credit that may be granted at SJSU for each standardized exam. Students may not earn duplicate credit by examination if they have previously taken or subsequently take equivalent exams or coursework.

Credit by Examination

Students may challenge courses by taking examinations developed at SJSU. Credit shall be awarded to those who pass them successfully. Students may not earn credit by exam, however, if they have previously taken or subsequently take equivalent coursework. Specific details may be obtained from the Student Services Center.

College Board Advanced Placement Program (AP)

College Level Exam Program - CLEP

The International Baccalaureate (IB)

Proficiency Exam Program (ACT PEP)