Proficiency Credit

Proficiency exams are available for certain courses offered at DeVry. Proficiency exams are comprehensive examinations equivalent to the course final exam and the student must pass the exam at the minimum prescribed level of 80%, for all exams, in order for credit to be given. For continuing students, proficiency exams will be given in the thirteenth week of the term only for courses to be taken during the next term. New, resuming and transfer students will take proficiency exams during the first and second week. There is a $5 per credit hour fee charged for each exam. Laboratory courses may require a practical lab exam in addition to the successful completion of the written exam.