Why take this exam?
- You may have taken an equivalent course, but the course may not be officially articulated on Assist.org. This exam is recommended if you have substantial experience in the programming language and can demonstrate proficiency to get credit for ICS 31, 45C and/or 45J.
- Credit by exams are not mandatory.
- There is no academic penalty if you do not do well on the exam. You will be given the option to accept or deny your grade. If you accept the grade, it will be posted on your transcript.
- Students may not take the ICS Credit by Exam to replace a grade they previously earned by taking the course.
What is the exam format?
- The ICS exams are a two-hour online exam.
- You will have 24 hours to access the exam once the exam link is sent to you via email. This is sent 1-2 days before the exam date. The test must be completed in one session and within the 2 hour time limit.
- You must access the exam using your UCInetID and password.
- It is not an open book or open note exam.
- We adhere to strict academic honesty guidelines. Incidents of cheating will be reported to the campus.
- Laptops/computers with working webcams and microphones are required. Headphone usage without proper accommodation will automatically result in a disqualification.
Who is eligible to take the Credit by Exam in the Summer?
- Only new (incoming) School of ICS and CSE majors are eligible.
Is there an exam fee?
- Yes, there is a $5 fee per examination paid through the registration link
When should I take the exam?
- Ideally, exams should be taken at least 1 week before your Course Registration Date (new transfers) or SPOP (new first years). This ensures that we have received your exam scores and updated our files. If you cannot take an exam this far ahead, you may take the exam after your orientation date and update your schedule accordingly. You will need to contact the ICS Undergraduate Student Affairs Office to clear you for the next class.
How many times can I take this exam?
- You may only take each exam once.
- Re-takes and exceptions are not granted.
- You can only take one exam per session. No exceptions.
Grading Information:
- A grade of C or higher on the exam is a passing grade.
- If you choose to accept the grade, that grade will be reflected on your official UCI transcript after grades are posted
- If you do not accept the grade, that grade will not be reflected on your transcript and you will instead enroll in the actual course
- Note: Please allow one quarter’s time for posting grades. Once processed, the grade will be applied to the quarter the exam was taken or in Fall if taken the Summer prior. (For example, if you take an exam during Summer, it will post to your Fall transcript along with the rest of your Fall grades. This change will appear during the Winter quarter.)
I received my results, what should I do?
- Grade of B- or lower: do not accept the grade and take the course instead.
- Grade of B or higher: accept the grade.
- You can be cleared for enrollment in the next course once you have accepted your grade. If you take and accept the grade after your Course Registration Date (new transfers) or SPOP (new first years), please let us know so that we can clear you for the next course.