… credit for courses already completed elsewhere, students may challenge the course through Credit by Examination. The ELAC regulations state that in order to receive credit, the applicant must pass the challenge exam with a score of 76% or better. … outline of record and meeting the BRN regulations. Credit by Examination is authorized in Title 5, Section 55753. Once eligibility to sit for a challenge exam has been established, refer to Title 5, the request for Credit by Examination must be submitted no later than one calendar month before the first day of finals week and two (2) weeks before the first day of finals week for short …