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Summer 2023 Credit by Exam Dates:

Summer 2023 Credit by Exam Dates:

  • Monday, June 26 (new ICS/CSE only)
  • Thursday, June 29 (new ICS/CSE only)
  • Friday, July 7 (new ICS/CSE only)
  • Tuesday, July 11 (new ICS/CSE only)
  • Thursday, July 20 (new ICS/CSE only)
  • Monday, July 24 (new ICS/CSE only)
  • Wednesday, August 2 (new ICS/CSE only)
  • Tuesday, August 8 (new ICS/CSE only)
  • Thursday, August 17 (new ICS/CSE only)*
  • Friday, August 25 (new ICS/CSE only)*

* Registration for the August 17th and 25th open at 12pm PDT on Tuesday, July 25th and will close on Monday, August 14th at 8am.

Click the following link/s to register for an ICS Credit By Exam:

Test dates: Monday, June 26, 2023 – Friday, August 25, 2023

Why take this exam?

  • Demonstrate understanding of course material. (Many admitted students have taken an equivalent course, but the course may not be officially articulated on Assist.org. Students have substantial experience in the programming language and can demonstrate proficiency.)
  • There is no academic penalty if you do not do well on the exam. You will be given the option to accept or deny your grade. If you accept the grade, it will show up on your transcript.
  • Students may not take the ICS Credit by Exam to replace a grade they previously earned by taking the course

How many times can I take this exam?

  • You may only take this exam once.
  • Re-takes and exceptions are not granted.
  • You can only take one exam per session. No exceptions.

What is the exam format?

  • The ICS exams are a two-hour online exam.
  • You will have 24 hours to access the exam once the exam link is sent to you via email. The test must be completed in one session and within the time limit of 120 minutes.
  • You must access the exam using your UCInetID and password.
  • It is not open book or open note.
  • We adhere to strict academic honesty guidelines. Incidents of cheating will be reported to the campus.
  • Laptops/computers with working webcams and microphones are required. Headphone usage without proper accommodation will automatically result in a disqualification.

 Is there an exam fee?

  • Yes, there is a $5 fee per examination
  • You can pay through the registration link

When can I take the exam? 

Ideally, we would like you to take your exams at least 1 week before your orientation date. This ensures that we have received your exam scores and updated our files. If you cannot take an exam this far ahead, you may take the exam after your orientation date and update your schedule accordingly.

Registration Link  

  • Prior to registering, make sure you have read and understand the information on this page.
  • Once you sign up for the examination, the UCI Testing Center will contact you with the exam link. You will have a 24 hour period to access the exam and once you begin the exam you will have a 2 hour consecutive window to complete it. Expect to see this email 1-2 days before the test date.
  • Note: multiple exams cannot be taken on the same date.