Exemption Policy

Students may request an exemption from Introduction to University Life (ASC 101) if they meet one of the following requirements:

• Student has completed a credit-bearing associate degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Student has completed a minimum of 24 College Credit Plus (CCP) credits, with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (on a 4-point scale) at Cleveland State University.
• Student is 25 years of age or older at the time of enrollment.
• Student has transferred a minimum of 15 military credits.

If one of the aforementioned criteria is met with supporting documentation and the student successfully completes CLEState Compass, the Manager of First Year Experience will grant an exemption. Formal decisions will be communicated via email. Please note this exemption is not applicable to any of the following FYE courses: ASC 101S, HON 101, and NUR 101.

Dual Enrollment and Test Credits

New Freshman students coming straight from high school cannot qualify for this exemption on the basis of earned dual enrollment or test credit. Any college credits earned through Advanced Placement (AP), other placement tests, or College Credit Plus (CCP) credits earned in high school do not count towards the 24 semester credits required for exemption. However, if the student enters the University with a completed Associate degree or higher from an accredited institution earned while a CCP student, an exemption can be granted.

Request for Exemption

If you believe you meet the above criteria, you may request an exemption from Introduction to University Life. Please complete and submit the form below no later than 5:00 pm on the first weekday class of the semester.

FYE Course Exemption Form 

Please note: you will need your Academic Advisor's contact information available when completing this form. If you are unsure of how to find your advisor, use this guide to help you locate them in Starfish.