Blue Mountain Community College

The purpose of awarding credit for prior learning is to acknowledge and validate knowledge, skills, and competencies acquired by students through experience. With the exception of cooperative work experience (CWE) credits (see page 32), students receiving alternate credits are not eligible for state or federal aid for those credits.

The maximum credits that may be earned through a combination of credit by examination, advanced placement (AP), and military credit are no more than 25 percent of the credits needed for a certificate or degree.

Credit by Examination (CBE): To obtain credit for certain courses, you must be enrolled as a BMCC student taking at least one course for credit and satisfactorily pass a comprehensive examination or series of examinations. You may not obtain credit by examination (CBE) for a course at a lower level than one in which you have already demonstrated competency. Some courses are not eligible for this program. If you wish to obtain credit in this manner, you must pay a fee in addition to any other tuition and fees that you may have paid in that term. Contact the Office of Instruction, at 541-278-5969, for more information.  Students are limited to 15 CBE credits. CBE credits are reflected on BMCC’s transcripts with the exam identifier of (CH) next to the course title. Example: ART204 (CH)

Advanced Placement (AP) Test: You may earn credit for certain courses by taking tests administered by the Advanced Placement (AP) program sponsored by the College Board. Below is a list of approved AP courses, AP minimum scores, and advanced placement action. AP credits are reflected on BMCC’s transcripts with a grade of P and with the exam identifier of (AP) next to the course title.  Example:  ART204 (AP)
 
To receive AP credit you must:

• Request your AP scores be sent from the College Board to BMCC. Scores are accepted for up to three years after the exam date.
• Be enrolled at BMCC in at least one credit course.
• Pay the AP course transcription fee of $10 per course.
• Complete and return an advanced placement credit form to BMCC. 

Please contact the Registrar’s Office at 541-278-5757 or email getinfo@bluecc.edu for additional information.

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP): You may earn credit for certain courses by taking the CLEP exams sponsored by the College Board. Below is a list of BMCC’s approved CLEP exams, minimum scores, number of possible credits granted and corresponding BMCC course equivalencies. CLEP credits are reflected on BMCC’s transcripts with a grade of P and with the exam identifier of (CL) next to the course title. Example: ART204 (CL)
 
To receive CLEP credit you must:

• Request your CLEP scores be sent from the College Board to BMCC. Scores are accepted for up to three years after the exam date.
• Be enrolled at BMCC in at least one credit course
• Pay the CLEP course transcription fee of $10 per course
• Complete and return a CLEP credit form to BMCC.

Please contact the Registrar’s Office at 541-278-5757 or email getinfo@bluecc.edu for additional information.

Military Credit: Military credit will be evaluated according to American Council of Education guidelines. Typically, credit is considered only when it is equivalent to regular course offerings.

(Information based on the 2011-12 BMCC Academic Catalog)