Advance Credit Exams
Advance Credit Exams offer students, who meet eligibility requirements, the opportunity to earn credit for courses at UL Lafayette. Students can take select Advance Credit Exams during our Early Orientation program or prior to the start of the Spring, Summer and Fall terms.
To begin, click on the term of the semester you will begin classes:
Spring Semester
Summer & Fall Semester
Spring 2022 Advance Credit Exams
We offer several opportunities for students, beginning in the Spring Semester, to take Advance Credit Exams prior to the start of the Spring Semester. Please reference the chart below for information on exam offerings, qualifications, and registration instructions.
Please direct specific questions about the exams to the Academic Departments hosting the exams. Phone numbers and email addresses are listed below.
| Exam | Qualifications | Date/Time/Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry |
Math ACT of 26 AND Science ACT of 27 Encouraged for Science and Engineering majors only. |
January 4, 2023 |
337-482-6734 |
| Computer Science | Math ACT 28 required. Programming experience in Python, Java or C++ strongly recommended. |
January 3, 2023 |
337-482-6768 |
| English | English ACT 32 |
English is not an exam, but a portfolio review. Click here to download the PDF with details. |
337-482-5501 |
| History (HIST 221) | None |
December 7, 2022 and |
337-482-6900 |
| Mathematics |
Math ACT of 26-29 |
By request - click the Online Registration link to the right to sign up. |
Questions? Call 337-482-5290 or email math@louisiana.edu |
| Modern Language | None |
December 8, 2022 and January 4, 2023 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM H.L. Griffin Hall, rm. 109 |
337-482-6811 |
| Music Theory Diagnostic Exam | Prior to registering for classes, all prospective music majors (except Music Business and Traditional Music concentrations) must take this exam. |
Various Dates - click the Online Registration link to the right to sign up. |
|
| Informatics (INFX 205) | None |
December 8, 2022 and |
cmix@louisiana.edu |
Early Orientation Advance Credit Exams
We offer opportunities for students to take Advance Credit Exams during our Early Orientation program. Registration for these exams takes place in conjunction with Orientation registration. Students taking Advance Credit Exams during our Early Orientation Program are required to participate in the Orientation portion of the program.
Visit our Advance Credit Exam Early Orientation Webpage for details.
Summer and Fall 2023 Advance Credit Exams -
Dates are subject to change pending COVID-19 guidance from University officials.
We offer Advance Credit Exams prior to the start of the Summer and Fall semesters. Please reference the table below for information on our exam offerings, qualifications, and registration instructions. Students who earn credit from an exam, after attending their orientation session, can adjust their schedule and should reach out to the Academic Success Center at 337-482-6818 for assistance.
Please direct specific questions about the exams to the Academic Departments hosting the exams. Phone numbers are listed below.
| Exam | Qualifications | Credit Earned | Date/Time/Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
English |
English ACT 32 |
Up to 3 credit hours: ENGL 102 |
English is not an exam, but a portfolio review. Click here to download the PDF with details. |
337-482-5501 |
|
Mathematics |
Math ACT 26 OR |
Up to 6 credit hours: MATH 109, MATH 110 |
By request - click the Online Registration link to the right to sign up. |
Click here to register! |
|
Modern Language |
Non native speaker and competence in French, Spanish or German |
Up to 13 credit hours: French 101, 102, 201, 202 |
May 30, August 16, or August 18, 2023 |
337-482-6811 |
|
Chemistry |
Math ACT 26 AND Science ACT 27 |
Up to 6 credit hours: CHEM 107, CHEM 108 |
May 30, August 16, or August 18, 2023 10 AM-12 PM on the dates above Montgomery Hall, rm 202 |
337-482-6734 |
|
History |
ACT Composite of 26 |
Up to 6 credit hours: HIST 101, HIST 221 |
May 30 or August 16, 2023 1-3 PM on the dates above H.L. Griffin Hall, rm 557 |
337-482-6900 |
|
Information Literacy |
None |
Up to 3 credit hours: INFX 205 |
May 30, August 16, or August 18, 2023 1-4 PM on May 30 and August 16 Agnes Edwards Hall, rm 154 |
337-482-6768 |
|
Computer Science |
Math ACT 28 required. Programming experience in Python, Java or C++ strongly recommended. |
Up to 3 credit hours: CMPS 150 |
August 16 or August 18, 2023 1-3 PM on August 16 James R. Oliver Hall, rm 222 |
337-482-6768 |
Mathematics Placement
Course placement into mathematics is based on ACT and SAT subscores.
- Students with an ACT Math of 25-27 (SAT Math 590-640) earn credit for MATH 105 - Applied College Algebra.
- Students with an ACT Math of 28 + (SAT Math 660 +) earn credit for MATH 109 - Pre-Calculus Algebra.
- Students with an ACT Math of 30 + (SAT Math 700 +) earn credit for MATH 109 & MATH 110 - Pre-Calculus Algebra & Pre-Calculus Trigonometry and Function Theory
The Mathematics Placement exam allows a student to earn up to 6 credit hours in MATH 109 & MATH 110, therefore students with a Math ACT of 30 + (SAT Math 700 +) should not take this exam as they have already earned this credit.