• I have studied a lot by reading and practicing new skills in specific areas.
• I have taken classes and workshops on government, history, and computers.
• I have taken some open online courses on specialized subjects, and I think that I learned a lot.
• I do well on tests if given proper preparation.
• I am already in college, but there are a few courses I don’t think I need to take because I already know the material.
• I am in a degree program and taking classes, but I must take one or two Western Colorado University classes in my major that I could ‘test out of’ or challenge.
• I have looked at the requirements for a Western Colorado University course, and I know I could pass it.

Taking college subject tests through CLEP or departmental challenge exams for credit may be a good option if you check several of these. CLEP exams are offered here at Western Colorado University, and they take just a few hours.

The results are immediate! Contact Registration & Advising Services for more information.

Western students can request their life and work experience be considered equivalent to coursework. This excludes internships, must align with a Western course, and requires a portfolio of work.