Grace Bible College allows students the opportunity to complete course credit by examination in specified circumstances. A maximum of thirty (30) credits by examination may be awarded.

• Challenge Examination

Challenge exams are given at the option of the college usually in cases where a student requests to test out of a course because of previous academic or work experience. All challenges must be petitioned through the Vice President and Online studies.  Your advisor must start the process. Credit for examination will be recorded on the transcript as “Challenge” with the course number identified and Pass/Fail credit noted. The examination does not affect your GPA, although credit is given towards graduation.

A fee of $100 will be charged for each challenge examination.

• College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a testing service conducted by Educational Testing Service (ETS) that makes use of subject standardized tests and discipline general standardized tests. Satisfactory scores on the CLEP Examinations are accepted as successful completion of the course at Grace Bible College. A test score may not be recorded on a student’s transcript at Grace Bible College more than five (5) years after the test was taken, but once recorded, it will remain indefinitely. A list of passing scores and maximum unit awards, as they translate to specific GBC offerings, can be obtained from the Adult and Online office or online course of study.  Credit for examination will be recorded on the transcript as “CLEP Exam” with the course name identified and “Pass” credit noted. The examination does not affect your GPA, although credit is given towards graduation.

Credit received by a CLEP Examination is tuition free.

• Defense Activity for Traditional Education Support (DANTES)

The DANTES Program is a testing service conducted by Educational Testing Service (ETS) that makes use of the DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSSTs), a series of tests in traditional academic, vocational/technical, and business subjects. These DANTES tests are introductory college level tests in more than 50 subjects, reflecting a wide range of fields and a variety of learning situations.

A test score may not be recorded on a student’s transcript at Grace Bible College more than five (5) years after the test was taken, but once recorded, it will remain indefinitely. A list of passing scores and maximum unit awards as they translate to specific GBC offerings can be obtained from the Vice President of Adult & Online Studies or the Student Service Coordinator.  Credit for examination will be recorded on the transcript as “DANTES Exam” with the course name identified and “Pass” credit noted. The examination does not affect your GPA, although credit is given towards graduation.