Independent Learning

Examinations

Exam Holiday Closure Schedule:

Thursday     November 27^th
Friday          November 28^th
Friday          December 5^th   the office will be closing at 4:30pm
Thursday     December 25^th
Friday          December 26^th
Thursday     January 1^st

Many Independent Learning courses require a midterm examination in addition to quizzes and exercises throughout the course. Most courses require a final examination. Generally, a passing grade is required on the final in order to earn credit for the course.

If you live near Boulder, you may take proctored examinations on the campus of the University of Colorado at Boulder on Fridays (except on holidays) from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm*. This is a time you can drop-in, if you have sent in your exam request form. No exams will be handed out after 2:00 pm on Fridays. Exams are also scheduled by appointment only, Monday through Thursday at 8:00 am, 11:00 am, and 2:00 pm. Please bring a photo ID when taking any exam.

* NOTE - walk in appointments may not be available on Fridays during high volume registration dates. Please call to verify the availability of walk-in examinations when in doubt.

Exam Requests

Exam Request Forms can be submitted online or by e-mailing or faxing the PDF version. Appointments are schedule by contacting us after the request has been submitted. Exam requests must be received no later than two weeks before the day of the examination. Exam requests are processed after your instructor confirms that you have completed all the course assignments.

If you live near Alamosa, Fort Collins, Greeley, or Pueblo, you may take exams in the continuing education offices of Adams State College, Colorado State University, the University of Northern Colorado, or the Colorado State University-Pueblo. In other states, contact the continuing education office of a nearby college.

In Colorado Springs, exams may be taken at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Office of Counseling and Special Programs. Exams are also offered at the Mesa State College-Montrose Campus, 234 South Cascade Avenue, Montrose.

If you are unable to take exams at any of the locations mentioned, you may take exams under the supervision of a notary public, education official, military education officer, clergyman, or other public official. Your relatives are not allowed to proctor exams for you. Please note: some institutions may charge a fee for proctoring exams.

Exam Request Form