A Better Way to Turn Knowledge Into Credit
UExcel® is a credit-by-examination program offered in a computer-based format at thousands of test centers globally, aimed at students interested in attending college. Students attain college credit by demonstrating knowledge in individual subject areas.
The UExcel program is an alliance between two leading education providers: Excelsior College, a leading distance learning higher-ed institution, and Pearson, the market leader in education products and services.
The American Council on Education’s College Credit Recommendation Service (ACE CREDIT) has evaluated and made college credit recommendations for UExcel examinations.
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UExcel® Can Help You:
- Prove you are prepared. Market yourself to institutions by demonstrating your ability to master university-level coursework.
- Save time. Bypass entry-level college courses and prerequisites so you can
graduate early. - Save money. Taking UExcel exams for credit can help you satisfy graduation requirements while saving thousands on college tuition costs.
What’s New
- August 10, 2011
UExcel® Credit-by-Examination Program Expands with Addition of Sociology Exam - July 14, 2011
Excelsior College® Examinations, a Respected Method of Earning College Credit by Exam, Expands to More Than 4,000 Sites in U.S. and Abroad; Cost Reduced for 10 Exams - June 3, 2011
OpenCourseWare and Credit-by-Examination: a Perfect Blend for Earning College Credit





