If you apply for course credit by examination, you must have the permission of the dean or chairperson of the school or department in which the course is offered and the instructor or committee representative administering the exam and must pay the Cashier a fee of $10.00 per semester hour. You are reminded that the grade received on this examination becomes part of your academic transcript. Once the exam is taken, the grade must be recorded. The instructor administers and reports the results of the exam to the Office of the Registrar within one week of the date of approval. You will need the following form in order to request a credit by exam.