Certification Options for GE Requirements

Students have the option of fulfilling certain General Education requirements by showing competency through prior learning or experience. The following general education areas can be fulfilled through certification:

If a student successfully demonstrates competency in a particular area, the general education area will be fulfilled. Certifications do not carry course credit.

For Written Communication and Community Service / Community and Civic Engagement, students are required to pay a $50.00 fee in order to enter the certification process. Students who wish to meet a requirement through certification should contact the appropriate department for information.

DANTES (DSST) and CLEP Exams

DANTES (DSST) and CLEP (College Level Exam Program) exams assess the knowledge of students across a wide spectrum of college-level coursework and classes. Students at the University of La Verne are eligible to complete these tests and earn up to 44 units toward their degree(s).