Testing and Alternatives to Classroom Credit

• Computer-based placement exams are used to determine the best fit for you as you begin your Franklin classes. Want to be sure you know what to expect when taking placement exams? Then check out Student Information for Placement Testing.
  
  
• Your Student Services Associates (SSA) will notify you about placement exams that are required before enrollment
  
  
• Placement Study Guides
  • Computer Literacy
  • Reading and Writing
  • Re-entry Mathematics
  • Algebra Competency
  • College Algebra

• College Level Examination Program (CLEP): The nationwide CLEP program provides standardized test that award students college credit
  
  
• All CLEP tests are computer-based, multiple-choice exams that are 90 minutes long
  
  
• Score reports are available immediately
  
  
• $92 per exam
  
  
• CLEP examinations offered at Franklin University
  
  

Alternatives to Classroom Credit

Proficiency Exams

Students who have gained knowledge through on-the-job training, reading, and experiences may demonstrate proficiency in those areas through CLEP and FUPE exams. Grading and processing may take up to 15 business days. Therefore, students are encouraged to complete exams prior to the submission of their graduation application. Students must register, schedule, and pay for these exams through the SLC Web site.

• Franklin University Proficiency Examination (FUPE): These exams are created by Franklin University faculty and are specific to Franklin courses
• FUPE credit may not transfer to other institutions
• FUPE exams are either paper- or computer-based
• Study guides are available on the SLC Web site
• $40 per credit hour
• View the FUPE Study Guides
• FUPE examinations offered at Franklin University
  
  

Alternatives to Classroom Credit

Proficiency Exams

Students who have gained knowledge through on-the-job training, reading, and experiences may demonstrate proficiency in those areas through CLEP and FUPE exams. Grading and processing may take up to 15 business days. Therefore, students are encouraged to complete exams prior to the submission of their graduation application. Students must register, schedule, and pay for these exams through the SLC Web site.

The Portfolio Credit Program is one way to demonstrate college level learning through a specially structured notebook containing a request for credit for a specific Franklin University course.

Alternatives to Classroom Credit

Proficiency Exams

Students who have gained knowledge through on-the-job training, reading, and experiences may demonstrate proficiency in those areas through CLEP and FUPE exams. Grading and processing may take up to 15 business days. Therefore, students are encouraged to complete exams prior to the submission of their graduation application. Students must register, schedule, and pay for these exams through the SLC Web site.

• The Student Learning Center provides testing services to students who attend other institutions
• Computer/Internet (via PrepBlast) and/or paper-based examinations
• $25 per exam