Take proficiency exams to earn credits in various subjects

Before spring semester starts, interested students can take proficiency exams in various subjects.

Proficiency exams allow students to earn credit for a particular course after demonstrating knowledge and skills at a level no lower than that of an average student who successfully completes the course.

To register, contact the exam proctor no later than 72 hours prior to the exam. He or she will also be able to answer any questions you may have about the exam.

The following exams will be held:

Chemistry

Courses: CHEM 105, 106 and 111
When: Friday, Jan. 8, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Clapp Hall, Room 201
Contact: Drew Meyer (dam135@case.edu)

Electrical engineering and engineering

Courses: EECS 132 and ENGR 131
When: Sunday, Jan. 10, from 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Olin Laboratory for Materials, Room 313
Contact: Harold Connamacher (hsc21@case.edu)

Mathematics

Courses: MATH 121, 122, 223 and 224
When: Friday, Jan. 8, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Yost Hall, Room 306
Contact: Christopher Butler (chris@case.edu)

Physics

Courses: PHYS 115, 116, 121, 122 and 221
When: Saturday, Jan. 9, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Rockefeller Building, Room 301
Contact: Gary Chottiner (gary.chottiner@case.edu)

Upon notification from the academic department, the Office of Undergraduate Studies will post credit for the course on the transcript. The grade will be recorded as PR, and will not be included in a student’s grade-point average.