Associates transfer and CompTIA?

I'm curious about joining WGU to get a bachelor's. One of the things I'm not a fan of when it comes to WGU is having certifications to pass a class.

I have an IT related associates degree. I have a CCNA. If I transfer my associates, do I really need to sit for a CompTIA exam? Especially A+/net+? I'd like to stay the hell away from CompTIA if I can help it. 😆

Thanks!