TAMU-C Local Credit-by-Exam
Credit-by-Exam is granted through exams designed by departments at Texas A&M-Commerce. By receiving a satisfactory score, students can earn 3 college credits toward a college degree for each exam taken.
- Make college more interesting.
- Exams are available year-round.
- Save time.
- Save money.
Local Exams* offered for credit at Texas A&M-Commerce:
| Exam Name | Course Credit | Location | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|---|
Elementary Keyboarding |
BA 125 |
Human Resources Office-Social Science Room 130 |
903-886-5881 |
Business Computer Systems |
MIS 128 |
Testing Center- Business Administration Building Room 315 |
903-886-5122 |
Introduction to Business |
BA 195 |
General Business Office-Business Administration Building Room 317 |
903-886-5692 |
* Local exams are offered for some Music Dept. courses. Please check with the Music Department Chair for more information.
Local Exams test dates and fees:
Local exams are available by appointment only. Appointments are scheduled by each office. Call the numbers listed above for appointment times. The fee for the BA 195 and MIS 128 exams is $45. The fee for the BA 125 is $25. Thes fees are payable to TAMU-Commerce and are due at the time of testing. The fee for Introduction to Business (BA 195) and Business Computer Systems (MIS 128) can be paid in cash, credit card or money order, but NO personal checks. The fee for Elementary Keyboarding (BA 125) can be paid in Cash Only.
What to expect on the day of the exam:
- Report to the office to which your test is given (see chart) on the date and time for which you are scheduled.
- Examinees must present:
- Valid Photo ID
- $25 fee
Bring these items to the test center:
Do NOT bring*
- cellular phones
- watch with audible alarm
- mechanical pencils
- pens
- textbooks
- foreign language dictionaries
- dictionaries
- notes or other aids
- scratch paper
- highlighters
- Compass, protractor, ruler, or any other aids
- pagers or beepers
- photographic devices
- CD or tape players
- reading material
- food, drink (including water)
*If any of the prohibited items are brought to the center they will be taken up and turned off (if necessary). The center is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
For more information:
Visit the TAMUC Office of Student Assessment and Evaluation located in the Business Administration Building, Room 315 for more information on any of the exams listed above. For more information you can download the Office of Student Assessment and Evaluation Local Flyer.
