College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

The  College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP)  helps students earn college credit for knowledge they already possess—saving time and money. CLEP exams are accepted at more than  2,900 colleges and universities , including  Arkansas State University . 

 CLEP exams are  computer-based , administered in the  Testing Center , and available  by appointment . Students may choose from  33 subject exams  in areas such as history, literature, science, mathematics, and foreign languages. 

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 Who Should Take CLEP Exams? 

 CLEP is ideal for: 

 

 Students with prior learning from work, military service, or independent study 

 Students seeking to accelerate their degree path 

 Adult learners returning to college 

 

 

 Eligibility for Credit at A-State 

 Anyone may take a CLEP exam. However,  CLEP credit is NOT awarded  for: 

 

 A course the student has already completed, regardless of the grade 

 A course for which the student has completed a more advanced course

 

 Example:  No credit for  Freshman English I  if credit was earned in  Freshman English II 

 Exception:  Students may earn credit for  Spanish, French, or German  CLEP exams even if they’ve completed a more advanced course, as long as they haven’t received a passing grade in the course for which CLEP credit is awarded. 

 

 

 

 Important:  Students must drop any enrolled course  before  receiving CLEP credit for that course. 

 

 Registration and Payment 

 To register: 

 

 Create an account  at the CLEP website 

 Pay the CLEP exam fee  of  $97 online 

 

 ➤  Pay CLEP fee Here! 

 

 

 Print your CLEP Registration Ticket 

 Pay the A-State scheduling fee  of  $15  online 

 

 ➤ Pay the A-State fee Here! 

 The A-State Testing Center Staff will contact you by phone and/or email to schedule an appointment once we have received confirmation of payment. 

 

 

 Bring your printed Registration Ticket and valid government-issued photo ID to the Testing Center on the test appointment date.

 

 The voucher number is essential to launch the test. 

 

 

 

 Total cost per exam: $112.00 

 

 $97 CLEP exam fee (paid to College Board) 

 $15 nonrefundable scheduling fee (paid to A-State) 

 

 

 Exam Timing and Retakes 

 

 Most CLEP exams are  90 minutes 

 College Composition  is  125 minutes 

 Each exam includes an  untimed computer tutorial 

 Allow  2 full hours  for each exam 

 

 Retake Policy: CLEP exams may be repeated  after 3 months . Scores from exams taken earlier than this will be  canceled  and  fees forfeited . 

 

 CLEP Test Results and Credit 

 

 Scores are displayed  immediately  on-screen after the test 

 A printed score report is provided at the end 

 College Composition  scores are delayed 2–3 weeks due to essay scoring 

 

 Credit Awarding at A-State: 

 

 Up to  30 semester hours  of CLEP credit may be awarded 

 Credit is recorded  without grades or grade points 

 Credit is posted  after enrollment  for a full semester or summer term 

 Minimum passing scores  vary by institution; check with your intended college

 

 ➤ View the CLEP Credit and Score Sheet (PDF) 

 

 

 

 

 CLEP Exams for Other Institutions 

 A-State is an  Open CLEP Test Center . Scores can be sent to  any institution  specified by the test-taker. 

 

 Visitor Parking 

 Visitors should park in the hourly paid parking ( green signage ) spaces . Payments are made at the digital pay stations located on the 1st and 2nd levels of the garage . Pay stations accept card payments only . Tow-away zones are strictly enforced. 

 Need directions or parking info? Visit the How to Get Here page for step-by-step driving directions, and parking guidance. 

 

 Contact 

 Contact the Testing Center 

 testingcenter@AState.edu (870) 972-2038 Fax: (870) 972-2009 

 Room 3034, Reng Student Union P.O. Box 1945, State University, AR 72467