Study.com has updated its credit-recommended courses to improve grading, shorten exams, and make progress tracking easier. These changes apply to all students working toward college credit transfer through ACE or NCCRS.


Quick Summary of Changes

  • Lesson quizzes are now optional (useful for practice but not graded).

  • Chapter tests are mandatory (15 questions each).

  • Final exams are shorter (50 questions).

  • Grade weighting:

    • Tests + Final Exam = 2/3 tests + 1/3 final

    • Tests + Assignments + Final Exam = 1/3 each

    • Tests + Assignments (no final) = 1/3 tests + 2/3 assignments

  • Retakes allowed: Up to 3 attempts for chapter tests and final exams (final exams still require a 3-day wait between attempts).

  • Knowledge Assessment (optional): A 30-question test that may let you skip lessons if you already know the subject.

  • Completed courses: Keep old requirements.


These updates make it easier to finish Study.com credit transfer courses quickly and with more balanced grading. All Study.com credit transfer courses feature open book, non-proctored exams with quick grading turnaround times - often in under a day!

Detailed FAQ

What are the new changes to Study.com credit-recommended courses?

  • Lesson quizzes are optional and don’t count toward your grade.

  • Chapter tests are mandatory and graded.

  • Chapter tests = 15 questions each; Final exam = 50 questions.

  • You may take each chapter test up to 3 times; the highest score counts.

  • New grade weighting gives more balance between coursework and exams (see breakdown above).

  • Final exams are non-proctored and most students can expect their exams to be graded same day.

Can I still re-attempt the final exam?

Yes. You can attempt the Study.com final exam up to 3 times, with a 3-day waiting period between retakes.

Can I re-attempt chapter tests and assignments?

Yes. Both chapter tests and assignments can be attempted up to 3 times each.

What is a Knowledge Assessment?

Some Study.com credit transfer courses include a Knowledge Assessment:

  • 30 optional questions to test your current mastery.

  • Helps identify lessons you may be able to skip.

  • Start/stop anytime.

  • Ideal if you’re already familiar with course material.

What happens to non-credit-recommended courses?

There are no changes to non-credit-recommended courses.

What happens if I start a new course?

Any new Study.com credit transfer course you enroll in will automatically use the new requirements.

What happens if I re-activate my account?

  • All credit-recommended courses update to the new requirements.

  • Quiz progress will be converted to chapter test scores as described above.

What if I’m in the Guild College Start program through my employer?

  • Completed courses (including pending grades): Keep their old requirements.

  • In-progress courses (all quizzes complete): Quiz scores convert to chapter test scores. You may still choose between the final project or final exam, if that option applied.

  • In-progress courses (not all quizzes complete):

    • Completed quizzes = converted to test score

    • Incomplete chapters = must take the chapter test

    • Final assessment = final exam only

  • New courses: Follow the new requirements (chapter tests + final exam).

For any questions about Study.com course updates or credit transfer policies, please contact support@study.com