CLEP (the College-Level Examination Program®) offers 34 exams that cover intro-level college course material.

With a passing score on one CLEP exam, you could earn three or more college credits at more than 2,900 U.S. colleges and universities.

CLEP was created to help individuals with prior knowledge in a college course subject earn their degree efficiently and inexpensively. That prior learning could have taken place through advanced high school courses, independent reading and study, online courseware or textbooks, noncredit courses, or on-the-job training. Anyone interested in earning college credit can take a CLEP exam.

Each institution sets its own policy regarding the acceptance of CLEP examinations and the amount of credits they award. Review the TES database for up-to-date CLEP equivalencies information. Use CLEP as your search term in the “Institution Search” entry box.

If you desire to transfer CLEP credit to another institution, then it is strongly suggested you check with that institution regarding their CLEP acceptance policy prior to taking the exam.

(NOTE: If you are seeking the Michigan Transfer Agreement / MTA credential, CLEP credits are not eligible).

For more information on CLEP, including:

Exam fees
Test requirements
CLEP exam registration and payment
Scheduling your on-campus CLEP testing appointment
Exam day procedures

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