Credit By Examination

Credit-by-examination (CBE) offers 51³Ô¹ÏÍø students the opportunity to earn credit for certain 51³Ô¹ÏÍø courses if those students have acquired sufficient knowledge through previous coursework and/or nontraditional means like independent study or job-related experiences. 

Credit By Examination
Credit-by-examination (CBE)   Details on Process:
  • 51³Ô¹ÏÍø offers students the possibility to earn college credit through the Credit by Examination (CBE) process (where applicable). Subject knowledge is necessary for taking the exam.
  • The academic department that offers the course will confirm the feasibility for each student if CBE is available for one of their courses.
  • Once approved, the academic department will arrange a date and time for you to take the exam.
  • A $50.00 fee will automatically be applied to your account.
  • The Office of the Registrar will process the credits for students with passing CBE grades. The credits will appear on your 51³Ô¹ÏÍø academic transcript similar to transfer credit, which will not affect the Grade Point Average (GPA).
Students interested in completing CBE should submit the .​             ​For questions, please contact CBE-group@njit.edu.