University Of Arizona Global Campus San Diego

Nontraditional Credits The University of Arizona Global Campus recognizes the uniqueness of each student's experience and realizes that learning takes place in a variety of environments. Nontraditional credits can be awarded in three ways: through national testing programs, through national credit recommendations, and through prior learning assessment. National testing programs include: AP: Advanced Placement Berlitz CLEP: College Level Examination Program DSST: DANTES Subject Standardized Tests Excelsior: UExcel IB: International Baccalaureate, TECEP: Thomas Edison College Examination Program. National credit recommendations include ACE: American Council on Education, and National CCRS: National College Credit Recommendation Service. Prior learning assessment includes Sponsored Professional Training and Experiential Essays. National testing programs and national credit recommendations should be transferred in through the Registrar's Office. All Prior Learning submissions should be processed by the Prior Learning Assessment Department. Please review the Nontraditional Credit Provisions and Limitations sections for additional information regarding nontraditional credits.