Proficiency examinations for advance standing are offered in some course areas of the college. They may be taken only by students currently enrolled at Joliet Junior College. The examinees must show, to the satisfaction of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the department chairperson, that they are eligible to take the examination because they have knowledge or experience which justifies some expectation of proficiency.
In no case may a student take a proficiency examination subsequent to participation in a course for which the proficiency examination is requested except upon recommendation of the instructor during the first two weeks of the class.
Application for proficiency examinations may be obtained from the appropriate department chairperson. There is a nominal fee for each examination (Currently: $12 per semester hour).
In all cases of credit without attending formal classes a maximum of 30 credit hours may be awarded.
See the list of approved courses available for portfolio and proficiency exams.