Nicholls does not offer correspondence courses. Registration packets for many correspondence examinations can be found at the Testing Center. Scores Entering freshmen are eligible for course credit in English and mathematics if their enhanced ACT scores are sufficiently high. The University accepts the corresponding Scholastic Aptitude Test scores in place of ACT scores for advanced placement purposes under exceptional circumstances. Advanced Placement Program Examinations Students achieving scores of 3 or higher on the Advanced Placement examinations are eligible to receive credit on the basis of such test scores.
Credit is granted for freshman and sophomore-level courses only.
Students who have completed these tests should have their scores sent by the College Board directly to the Nicholls State University Office of Records and Registration. College-Level Examination Program Nicholls State University, an official CLEP Test Center, administers CLEP examinations. CLEP enables both traditional and non-traditional students to earn college credit by examination for freshman and sophomore courses only. The Office of Records and Registration will award credit for satisfactory scores on approved subject examinations only after the academic department in which credit is sought determines it should be awarded. Nicholls State University Credit Examinations Nicholls administers credit examinations to students who claim special competence gained through practical experience, extensive training, or completion of courses in non-accredited institutions.