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Advanced Placement (AP) 
College Level Examination (CLEP)
International Baccalaureate (IB)
DANTES Specialized Subject Tests (DSST)
Students complete the exams and submit results to the Registrar.   College credit is awarded basked on NDUS Policy 403.7.4 Common Credit by Exam GuidelinesStudents pay for all fees associated with the AP, CLEP, IB and DSST courses and/or exams.  Dakota College does not charge transcription fees for these credits
Professional Training/Certification CreditStudents provide a copy of the certification or training. Dakota College uses CAEL and ACE recommendations for recognized training and certificates. Course instructors may require an assessment to calculate a grade for the course which prior learning is requested. 

Portfolio Evaluation: $30 per credit hour 

Articulated Credit Fee: $30 per credit hour 

Military TrainingProvide an official copy of military transcripts according to the branch of military service. The registrar’s office processes military transcripts. Exception: Successful completion of basic military training is accepted as transfer as HPER 100 Concepts of Wellness and Fitness.Provide an official copy of military transcripts according to the branch of military service. The registrar’s office processes military transcripts. Exception: Successful completion of basic military training is accepted as transfer as HPER 100 Concepts of Wellness and Fitness. 
Experiential Learning PortfolioStudents must have five years of documented work experience in a directly related field. Students successfully complete CARS 110 Experiential Learning Portfolio Development to develop an Experiential Portfolio. Dakota College content experts evaluate student experience per the Experiential Learning Portfolio guidelines. 

Students pay tuition for CARS 110 

Experiential Learning Portfolio Development (1 credit). Students successfully complete 50% of current N.D. resident tuition rates.