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Testing Out

Chelsea will administer “testing-out” 2 times a year:

Students may choose to "Test Out" of any course by demonstrating a grade mastery of not less than C+ on the course comprehensive final exam or if there is no final exam, by exhibiting mastery through the basic assessment used in the course which may consist of a portfolio, performance, paper, project, or presentation. Credit earned for "Testing Out" will be recorded as a "P" pass.

"Testing Out" opportunities are offered in the fall, and spring. Students must make their "Testing Out" requests bySeptember and March, for respective test dates. Students planning to apply to "Test Out" must meet with their counselors well in advance of the application deadlines to be fully informed of application procedures and to complete the application process prior to the deadline. 

November 2024 & May 2025

Testing Window for November: 

  • Request to “test-out” form due: September 16 by 3:00 p.m.
  • Testing Out Materials (syllabus and book):   September 23
  • Testing Day: November 4-5
  • Results Mailed:  November 18

Testing Window for May:

  • Request to “test-out” form due: March 17 by 3:00 pm
  • Testing Out Materials (syllabus and book):   March 24
  • Testing Day: May 5-6
  • Results Mailed:  May 19

Request required applications and counseling office forms  HERE

**Forms submitted after deadline date will not be accepted.