Students should contact the Testing Services at 920.693.1184 or
for additional
information.
Students failing CLEP/DSST exams may retest after three (3) months from the original examination
date. A fee will be charged for retests. Students may earn up to 75 percent of the program credits by
examination. Students completing and meeting the CLEP minimum passing scores at another
postsecondary Wisconsin institution may have the credits transferred.
Division/department examinations are available for some classes. Information regarding types of
exams, prerequisites, and fees can be obtained by contacting Testing Services at 920.693.1184 or
Credit(s) earned by exam will not count in that term’s financial aid credit load.
COURSE DELIVERY METHODS
Flexible Learning Options improve accessibility and affordability to many of the same courses offered in
a traditional on-campus classroom.
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Accessibility-options to fit your schedule, location, and pace needs.
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Affordability-reduce cost of travel, daycare, and the time away from work.
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Same courses-the course outcomes do not change, only the delivery.
Traditional, Video Conferencing, Online and Blended
These courses are designed to offer you greater convenience and learning options.
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Traditional and Technology-Facilitated Courses are delivered in a face-to-face setting. The
course may use technology to facilitate instruction.
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Video Conferencing courses are delivered via network or web conferencing.
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Online courses are delivered 100% through the internet and accessed by students using a web
browser in an asynchronous and possibly synchronous format. Courses may require proctored
(supervised/onsite) testing. Students are required to complete work by specific deadlines
throughout the course. What you will need for online courses;;
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Access to a computer with internet service.
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Strong motivation to achieve your goal.
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About 3 hours per credit each week for class work (may vary depending on class,
content, skill level, etc.).
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Good time management skills.
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Computer skills in email, internet, and basic computer operations.
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Blended courses use online learning activities to aid in learning the course material and reduce
face-to-face instructional time For example, a course that normally meets twice a week as a
traditional course may only meet once a week or every other week in a blended course. The
course schedules show the times the course will meet in a face-to-face format. You will need
access to a computer with Internet service.
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