Simultaneously enrolled in two colleges (not community)?

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I just found this question and apologize if this has already been handled/answered. I did something similar twice (once with a 2yr and once with a 4yr). I won't go into the why's and/or who's of it all. Just know each school has its own process.

If both schools are not members of a partnership or exchange program, it is actually up to the second schools procedures (not TESC) and you will have to meet their requirements. I can answer your question, yes, they will require you to apply and enroll/declare a major in the dept you want to earn the credit. You would then register for the exam. It is that department who will approve the credit by exam. (In my experience the exam is signed off by the Dean and then sent to the registrar's office.)

PITA, yes, but you want the credit from that univ so you need to jump through hoops. You have to step into their shoes for a moment, B&M schools department CBEs are created to help their own students with adequate knowledge not waste time/cost sitting through a class they don't need. You are not a student of that school. Why should they afford this benefit to you?

Separately, they may also provide a form you will need signed by TESC acknowledging your enrollment, program and acceptance of planned credit. Which is easy, they just add it as PL TE on your academic evaluation. I would request a Sr Advisor of whichever school (arts, business) you are enrolled in approve the form.

Once exam is completed and added to your academic record at the second school, you only need order the transcript sent to TESC.

Welcome to the bureaucracy of academia! It's not unlike any other business. (shrugs)



Edit: See current college catalog for more information. (degree Completion Options Through Other institutions p18) It discusses registering in school #2 as a visiting student but it also refers to taking courses. For CBEs I was told I needed to enroll in an actual program. At least this should help you with proper terminology.