Non-Traditional Credit

Austin Peay awards college credit with a grade of 'P' for a variety of non-traditional credit that students may possess. The total amount of credit earned by a non-traditional method, including correspondence and extension credit, which is acceptable to apply toward a degree is limited to one-half the total number of credits required for the degree sought. Students are to submit a Coursework Approval Form prior to earning additional credit.

Official test scores must be sent from the testing center to APSU.

Below is a list of non-traditional credit that may be awarded as college credit.

• ACT PEP
• American Council on Education (ACE)
• AP - Advanced Placement Examinations
• Credit by Testing
• Certified Professional Secretary (CPS)
• College Level Examination (CLEP)
• Correspondence Credit
• Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)
• Department Proficiency Examinations
• Excelsior College Examination Credit
• International Baccalaureate (IB)
• Law Enforcement and Corrections Training Credit
• Life/Work Portfolio Experiential Learning Credit
• Military Service Credit
• National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS)