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CLEP (College-Level Examination Program)


What is CLEP?

The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) gives students the opportunity to demonstrate prior learning and to earn credit for that knowledge by earning qualifying scores on any of the 34 CLEP examinations. The Testing Services Department at the University of Cincinnnati offers all 34 CLEP tests (with the exception of the optional essays) in our proctored testing computer lab. Click here for a description of all 34 exams.

Is CLEP credit awarded at the University of Cincinnati?

UC awards some kind of credit for most CLEP exams. However, it is best to speak with your advisor before taking an exam to find out exactly how CLEP credits will apply to your degree program. The University of Cincinnati has identified a list of CLEP exams that will be accepted for credit, along with the minimum score required to receive that credit. Scores falling below the minimum will not be considered. Click here to see which test scores are accepted, as well as to see the minimum scores required for the credit to be accepted.


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PO Box 210078
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Cincinnati, OH 45221-0078
Phone:  513-556-7173
Fax:  513 556-1064
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