Regulation type
A student may challenge a course on the basis of prior knowledge or experience acquired outside the university. Credit may be granted for a course through either an academic assessment (e.g. challenge exam, preparing a portfolio), or completing some form of assessment as determined by the dean. Students electing to challenge for credit should continue in their enrolment in the course until the result of the challenge is determined. Credit assigned through course challenge requires the approval of the receiving dean and the registrar. The dean is responsible for documenting the formal process to be followed and the registrar retains a copy of all relevant material used for evaluation purposes for inclusion in the student's file. Students who successfully challenge a course are given credit for that course and are required to pay 50 percent of the normal prorated tuition for the course. Students who challenge a course unsuccessfully are assessed an administrative fee in accordance with the University's approved ancillary fees. Courses that are successfully challenged are shown on Royal Roads University transcripts.
The maximum number of credits that can be awarded through course challenge is subject to the maximum transfer credits allowed by program level and type.
Students wishing to challenge a course must submit their request in writing to the appropriate dean and the Registrar’s Office as soon as possible and no later than ten business days after the course start date.