What are accelerated terms?

• Professional Studies terms are eight weeks long.
• Earn either one, two, or three semester credit hours for each class that you take.
• Terms begin in:
          August
          October
          January
          March
          June
• You can take two classes in each 8-week term. The two terms are bridged together in the Fall and Spring. Bridging the terms together in either Fall or Spring allows a student to be full-time and qualify for grants and loans.

When do classes meet?

• Classes meet twice a week (either Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday).
• Evening classes meet from either 5:45-7:55 pm or from 8:05-10:15 pm.
• A few classes meet on Saturday from 8 am to 12:20 pm.
• Many students taking two courses in a term schedule two classes that meet on the same nights.

How can I earn 30 semster credits per year?
If you take two courses per eight-week term, you will earn 30 credits (3 credits x 2 courses x 5 terms per year). The total number of hours earned will vary depending on the coursework you choose.

Can I take more than two courses per term?
Professional Studies students may register for more than 14 hours with the written permission of the Dean of Graduate & Professional Studies.

Are there any credit alternatives?
CBU does not currently give credit for life experience. There are two examination programs that enable students to earn up to 30 semester credits for prior knowledge.

• College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams. This program enables students to take nationally normed tests and present appropriate test scores for credit at CBU. The cost of these exams is approximately $70.
• Students may also take challenge exams for specific courses prepared by CBU academic departments to demonstrate their competence. The charge for these exams is $100.
• For more information about these credit alternatives, contact a Professional Studies Advisor at 321-3291.

Will my credit from previous colleges/universities transfer?
Yes, as long as the courses meet CBU's transfer criteria. Only courses with grades of "C" or better will be accepted for transfer from other regionally accreditied institutions.
To view transfer aggrements from local community colleges, click here.