Students may earn credit in courses through Credit-By-Examination (CBE) based on knowledge in a subject area. To pursue CBE, students apply for permission, complete an exam administered by the academic department, and meet a minimum passing standard. Only credit hours, not letter grades, are recorded on the transcript. CBE is for enrolled degree-seeking Kent State University students, with exceptions. It can't fulfill the resident requirement. Eligibility criteria include no prior enrollment or grade, withdrawals, or attempts at CBE or CLEP for the course. Fees are non-refundable, and credit by examination requests are irreversible.

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