Proficiency Exams

Proficiency examinations allow students to receive credit for a Case Western Reserve University course by passing an examination for that course. These examinations are optional and intended for students that have completed self-study of the material but have not had the opportunity take AP or IB examinations to earn credit or students that did not earn transfer credit for the course. For students passing proficiency exams, credit will be indicated on the transcript by the symbols PR. No letter grade is given and proficiency credit does not count towards GPA calculations.

Proficiency Exam Schedule: Fall 2024

Students must register to take a proficiency exam by contacting the faculty listed below at least 24 hours in advance of the exam. 

PHYS

Friday, Aug. 23 | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Offered for PHYS 115, 116, 121, 122, and 221.
For details and to register, please follow the information on the Physics website
Exam Location: Rockefeller 301


MATH

Friday, Aug. 23 | 1 to 4 p.m. 
Offered for MATH 121, 122, 125, 126, 223 and 224.
For details and to register, please follow the information on the Math website. Registration deadline: August 19.
Exam Location: Strosacker Auditorium

CHEM

Saturday, Aug. 24 | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
For details, please email Drew Meyer. Pre-registration is not required.
Exam Location: Clapp 201
 

ENGR 131

Saturday, Aug. 24 | 1 to 4 p.m.
For details and to register, please email Matt Williams
Exam Location: Nord 400, please bring a laptop.
 

CSDS 132

Sunday, Aug. 25 | 1 to 4 p.m. 
For details and to register, please email Harold Connamacher
Exam Location: Nord 400