COM 11400
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COM 114, Fundamentals of Speech Communication, is a required course for many majors at Purdue and it fulfills the oral communication University Core Curriculum requirement. The course comprises the study of communication theories as applied to
COM 11400 Test Out
COM 114 credit can be awarded to students who successfully complete the Test Out process by passing a written exam and delivering an effective presentation.
Both exams must be passed to establish credit. A student must meet the following criteria in order to attempt credit by examination for COM 114:
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Is officially enrolled at Purdue University.
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Has not previously attempted the COM 114 test-out exam; each student may attempt only one test out of COM 114.
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Is a newly admitted student or currently enrolled student who has not received a grade or directed grade in COM 114, other than a grade of W.
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Is not currently enrolled in COM 114 during the semester that test out is being attempted.
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Have a Form 231 from his/her academic advisor to submit at the time of the Written Exam (not applicable for incoming VSTAR students).
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Can present a government-issued photo ID or his/her Purdue University Student ID at the time of the Written and Oral Exams.
Spring 2021 Test Out InformationWritten Exam The COM 114 Test Out exams will be offered completely online this semester to accommodate both on-campus and online-distance learners. Both the written and oral exams take place during two one-week-long windows: First Session
Second Session:
A $35 testing fee will be applied to a student's Purdue account when they sit to take the written test-out exam. This fee will be applied through the Bursar’s office at the end of the semester and added to the next semester’s tuition. All students qualifying for the PELL grant will have the exam fee waived. Please note that this exam fee is non-refundable. If you register yourself but do not take the written exam (and/or just take the practice test) no fee is applied. Students who pass the written exam will be asked to record an oral presentation during the window stated above for your session (all students who pass the written test will receive the oral exam prompt at the same time, the next day after the written test window closes). For a list of topics covered on the written exam and sample questions, please consult the COM 114 Test Out Study Guide. Questions may be directed to testout@purdue.edu. Frequently Asked Questions:
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