Whether you have attended other colleges, universities, proprietary schools, technical schools or are just getting started, La Roche College can assist you by completing an analysis of your transfer credits. La Roche College can also introduce you to other avenues to gain additional credit(s) without coursework.

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

- Most widely accepted credit-by-examination program in the nation.

- With CLEP, students can earn college credit for what they already know, regardless of where the knowledge was acquired, by passing a 90-minute multiple-choice exam.

- CLEP is available for a vast range of courses.

- The tests are administered in several places in Allegheny, Washington and Beaver counties.

- The fee is minimal.

- The total number of credits awarded for CLEP examinations may not exceed 60 nor be applied toward the last 30 credits required for college residency. For a complete list of acceptable CLEP credits at La Roche College, please call the Office of Admissions for Graduate and Continuing Education at (412) 536-1262.

For more information on the CLEP program, visit their web site at www.collegeboard.org.

Credit for Life Experience

- These credits may be earned for learning gained prior to enrollment at La Roche College.

- Learning must relate directly to a course offered by La Roche and appear in the La Roche College catalogue.

- The total number of credits awarded for life experience may not exceed 21 nor be applied toward the last 30 credits required for college residency.

- The fee is minimal.

- Experience which could merit credit may include: Artwork, computer software development, films, patents, business plans, military service records, writing samples, musical compositions, past job descriptions and web sites.

Challenge Exams

- This option provides an opportunity for the student to demonstrate that knowledge associated with a particular course has been gained through previous experiences or course work.

- Tests are instructor prepared for each specific subject being challenged.

- The exams only can be challenged during the semester in which the course is being offered.

- The fee is minimal.