College Level Exam Program - CLEP

The College-Level Examination Program^® or CLEP, provides students of any age with the opportunity to demonstrate college-level achievement through a program of computer-based exams in undergraduate college courses. There are over 2,900 colleges that grant credit and/or advanced standing to those who pass CLEP exams.

• "Test out" of a first or second year college course.
• Get college credit for what you already know.
  
• Save time while earning a degree.
• Save tuition dollars.

Special Notes

• Before registering for a CLEP exam, check with an adviser at your school/institution to determine whether CLEP credits will satisfy your personal degree requirements.
  
  
• All CLEP exams are given at PSU, but not all CLEP exams are approved for PSU students.
  
  
• Check the PSU CLEP Table for exams approved for PSU students.
• What your score means. Go to the collegeboard.com website to find out what your score means.
  
  
• Whenever you request academic transcripts, you must also request a separate CLEP transcript.

Eligibility

PSU is an "open" test center; anyone may take any of the CLEP exams at the PSU Testing Services office. Military CLEP testing is also offered.

Fee

PSU Testing charges a $25 non-refundable testing/registration fee. This is the Test Center Fee, paid to PSU by exact change or a check ONLY. Testing Services is not equipped to accept debit or credit cards. This fee is non-refundable (including for an appointment reschedule).

The CLEP fee is $72.00 This fee can be paid with either a second check made out to "CLEP" or a credit card on the day of testing.

Pre-Registration

Register in person: See test center location below. PSU Testing Services accepts checks or cash only for the $25 portion of the total $97 charge. Testing Services is not equipped to accept debit or credit cards.

Register by mail: Print the CLEP Registration Form. Fill out form and send it along with the $25 non-refundable Test Center Fee payment to:

SHAC - Testing Services
Portland State University
P.O. Box 751
Portland, OR. 97207

Make checks payable to PSU.

Mail-in registrations must be received at least 1 week prior to requested test date.

Making an Appointment

Testing staff will schedule appointments only after receiving the $25 Test Center Fee (for each test you wish to take) and completed registration form.

Appointment times are available on Monday through Thursday at 9AM, 11AM, 1PM, or 3PM. Allow 2 hours for the appointment.

Test Center Location

PSU Testing Services Office: 527 SW Hall Street, UCB Suite 310. The cross streets are Harrison and Hall. Enter the building on Harrison or Hall, take the elevator to the third floor, and follow the signs to PSU Testing Services.

What to Bring

• Current government-issued photo ID with a signature, ie, driver's license, or passport. And, a second form of ID with a signature.
• $72 Test Fee to be paid to CLEP. Bring a check, credit or debit card ONLY.

What is NOT allowed

Eating, drinking, and using a cell phone or any testing aids is NOT allowed in the testing room. Using a cell phone is not allowed at all during the test.

Scores

You will see your score on the computer screen immediately after the exam and you will receive an "unofficial" score report printout.

The official score report will be received by the institution you designate in approximately 10-15 business days after the test date.

What your score means. A scaled score is determined and sent to your institution of choice.

Contact Information

To find out whether CLEP credits will satisfy your personal degree requirements at PSU, ask an academic advisor (drop by UASC in Smith Memorial Student Union, room 425), or inquire at the PSU Degree Requirements department (Neuberger Hall Lobby).

If you have questions about the content of the exam, you may go to www.collegeboard.com (official CLEP web site).

If you have questions about registration and test administration contact PSU Testing Services at: 503-725-5301.

Test Preparation & Links

Testing Services does not recommend any particular preparation method. Here are some options:

Official College Board/CLEP Web Site Home

• Find a CLEP site near you
• Assessing your readiness for a CLEP exam
• The best way to review material for a CLEP exam
  
• Before Exam Day
  
• Exam Descriptions
  
• Multiple-Choice Tips
• Essay Tips
• Find colleges granting credit for CLEP
• Contact CLEP
• Testing Services Links (for other test prep information)
• What your score means

PSU CLEP Table (for PSU students only)

Printable Version of PSU CLEP Table (Requires Adobe Acrobat)

CLEP Transcript Information

When requesting academic transcripts, you must request a separate CLEP transcript from:

CLEP Transcripts Request Service
P.O. Box 6600, Princeton, NJ. 08541-6600
Phone: 800-257-9558 (Call between 8am and 6pm EST.)

If ordering with a credit card, you may use American Express, Master Card, and VISA only.

Be sure to include:

• Completed Transcript Request Form
• $20 for each requested transcript
• Your name, date of birth, and social security number
• Exam title, test center, and test date
• Where you want the transcript sent

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