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Superior students who maintain a good grade point average are considered for various scholarship
awards. The Darton State College Foundation and many clubs and businesses provide scholarships
to students with academic potential or special talent. For information contact the Darton State
College Director of Financial Aid.
Honors Awards
- Darton State College sponsors an Honors Awards Ceremony each spring
semester. On this special occasion students who have excelled in various academic areas and student
life are recognized.
Credit by Exam
– Any student who believes he/she is proficient in an academic subject is
encouraged to apply for credit by examination. Credit by examination cannot be awarded unless the
student is enrolled at Darton State College. Credit by examination will not be awarded in courses for
which the student has already earned a grade (A, B, C, D, F and WF). Only course credit will be
awarded for successful credit by exam; no academic quality points will be assigned. Thus, credits
earned by examination will not have any effect on the students’ grade point average.
Students may attempt credit by exam by taking either an institutional challenge exam or a College
Level Examination Program (CLEP) exam.
1. Challenge examinations
Challenge exams may not be taken more than one time in each particular course.
Inquiries about challenge exams should be directed to the division or department
Dean/Chair where the course is taught.
2. CLEP exams
CLEP exams are College Entrance Examination Board exams offered through the
Testing Center for a fee.
A waiting period of six months is required before a CLEP exam can be retaken.
CLEP exams with a score of 50 will yield Darton State College credit in most cases as
listed below.