Waiver Examinations

Waiver examinations are available for students who, as a result of prior experience, have proficiency in subject areas equivalent to that of a student who successfully completes a course. Students must be matriculated at Southern Connecticut State University or Charter Oak State College to be eligible to take a waiver examination. Examinations are given in many basic freshman and sophomore subjects required for graduation, or required as prerequisites to advanced courses in certain disciplines.

Students who desire to take the two-hour examinations must make arrangements with the appropriate department. Waiver examinations are given in the fall and spring of each year. A student who receives "A" or "B" on the waiver examinations earns three credits and waives the course. A student who receives "C" on the waiver examination waives the course without credit. Any lower grade indicates a need to take the course.

Waiver credits are not considered when tabulating a student's GPA. An "E" is recorded on the student's transcript to indicate credit received by successfully completing a waiver examination. A waiver examination may be taken only once. Each individual department handles waiver exams separately.