Credit by Exam

1. Students must sign up for Credit by Examination PRIOR to taking the examination. The Credit by Exam sign-up period begins on the first day of classes each semester. Students may sign-up for Credit by Exam in the Fitness Center in Gutterson.
2. Examinations will be scheduled so they occur during the month of October in fall semester, and February in spring semester.
3. Instructors will NOT test students individually past the end of October in fall semester, and the end of February in spring semester.
4. There is only one credit by exam for each activity in the physical education department, even though some of our physical education activity classes have different skill level designations for the same activity. The requirements for each credit by exam offered in our department are set for the intermediate level of the activity they apply to. For example, we offer courses in racquetball 1-2 (beginner), racquetball 3-4 (intermediate) and racquetball 5-6 (advanced). Beside the credit by exam for the intermediate level of racquetball, no other credit by exam for racquetball exists.
5. A student may only take one credit by exam in each activity.
6. A student may not take a credit by exam in an activity in which he/she has PREVIOUSLY received credit at any level. For example, if a student received credit for racquetball 1-2, they would not be able to take credit by exam in racquetball, even though the credit by exam is at the intermediate level.
7. Credit by exam may only be taken in activities in which courses are offered by the Physical Education Activities Department (PEAC).
8. If a student fails a Credit by Exam, he/she will NOT be allowed to RETEST in the same activity. It will be considered a failure, but it will not be recorded on the student's transcript.
9. To find out the requirements for each credit by exam offered, select the exam you are interested in from the list below.
10. No Credit by Exam in any activity will be administered between May 15th and September 1st of any year. This policy exists because there are no instructors available during the summer to administer the exams. There will be no exceptions to this policy.

1. Come to the Fitness Center in Gutterson to pick up the UVM "Request for Credit by Examination" form or you can access it on line on the Registrar's Page during the Credit by Exam sign-up period which begins on the first day of classes each semester.
2. Fill out the "Request for Credit by Examination" form with the required information. To complete this form you are required to get the signatures of your Academic Advisor and your Dean. You will need both signatures. The Registrar's Office will not accept the form unless you have all the required signatures.
3. Take the form to the Cashier's Office in the Waterman Building for payment. The fee is $50.00 per credit. Make sure the cashier's office stamps your form indicating that you paid the fee.
4. Return the form to the Physical Education Office in the Fitness Center in Gutterson. At that time, your exam date will be scheduled.
5. THE FORM MUST BE RETURNED TO THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION OFFICE AT LEAST ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE EXAM.
6. PLEASE be sure to report to the exam at the scheduled time and place. If you need to cancel, please call 656-3070 at least 3 days prior to the exam so we may be able to fill your spot with another student on the waiting list.
7. If the exam is passed, the "Request for Credit by Examination" form will be signed and sent by the Physical Education Office to the Registrar's Office for recording.
8. If the student FAILS the exam or does not show up at the scheduled time to take the exam, NO REFUND will be given.

The activities we offer credit by exam in are listed below. To see the requirements for each credit by exam, click on the activity you are interested in from the list below.