CLEP Credits at Rutgers University College of Nursing

Rutgers University College of Nursing is the nursing school of Rutgers University and is based in Newark, New Jersey. It serves as part of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, with academic and clinical activity connected to the university's Newark campus and the broader Rutgers health sciences environment.

The school offers nursing education at the undergraduate and graduate levels and is known for preparing students for professional practice, advanced practice, leadership, and research in health care. As a nursing school within a major public research university, it benefits from access to university resources and clinical partnerships in the New Jersey and New York region.

For CLEP and transfer-credit purposes, Rutgers University College of Nursing follows Rutgers University policies rather than a separate independent college policy. Credit-by-exam and transfer credit decisions are typically handled through Rutgers academic and registrar processes, and applicability depends on the student's program and the specific course or requirement involved. Students should confirm whether any exam or transfer credit can be used toward nursing prerequisites, general education, or degree requirements before relying on it.

Students may also have options involving CLEP®, DSST, AP, ACE, or NCCRS credits, depending on Rutgers School of Nursing's current policies. Not every alternative credit source is automatically accepted, so verify eligibility before completing a course or exam.

Approved credits may count toward general education, major requirements, electives, or other degree requirements depending on the evaluation. Rutgers University College of Nursing transfer credits should therefore be reviewed against the specific degree program.