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What is UExcel®?

The UExcel® program is a new alliance between two leading education providers, Excelsior College and Pearson. Excelsior College, founded in 1971, is a leader in distance education and has over 37 years of experience offering widely recognized credit-by-exam programs. Pearson is the global leader in developing educational products for children, schools, universities, adults, and corporations. Together, these two leading education providers help students worldwide turn their knowledge into university and college credit.

The American Council on Education’s College Credit Recommendation Service (ACE CREDIT) has evaluated and made college credit recommendations for UExcel examinations.

Who Should Take a UExcel Exam?

Any student wanting to pursue a college education can benefit by taking a UExcel exam. Whether you’re a traditional high school student, an adult learner, a military service member, a home-schooled student or an international student wanting to pursue higher education in the US, the UExcel program offers the same great benefits.

Benefits of Taking a UExcel Exam

The UExcel program provides a number of benefits to college bound students. Receiving UExcel exam credit can:

  • 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.
  • Convenience. With thousands of test centers around the world, locating a UExcel test center is easy.
  • Acceptance. Credit-by-exam is accepted at thousands of universities and colleges nationwide.

Advisory Board

The UExcel Advisory Board consists of five prestigious leaders in international studies, online learning, educational assessment and higher education. These individuals will collaborate with UExcel’s executive team to develop and grow the credit-by-examination program.