All tests must be completed by closing time and can start no later than 6 p.m. for evening testing
The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a nationally recognized credit-by-examination program that allows you to receive college credit for what you already know by earning a qualifying score on any of the 33 introductory-level college subject examinations.The exams fall under five categories: History & Social Sciences, Composition & Literature, Science & Mathematics, Business, and World Languages.
CLEP exams are offered daily, Monday-Friday. CLEP appointments are limited, however, and we cannot guarantee you a spot until you schedule an appointment. We recommend scheduling at least 2 weeks in advance.
Register for a CLEP exam by emailing testing@uc.edu or calling 513-556-7173.
If you are taking a CLEP test for a course at UC, you can use this key to determine which test/score you will need.
If you are taking a CLEP test for a course at a different school, you will need to contact an advisor at that institution for their CLEP policy or search for the institution on the College Board website: http://clep.collegeboard.org/search/colleges
You must schedule a CLEP test at least two days prior to when you would like to take it. Seats for CLEP tests do fill up, however, so it is in your best interest to schedule your CLEP test as soon as possible.
We have a CLEP study guide in our office available for students to look over. More information about CLEP prep materials can be found at: http://clep.collegeboard.org/test-preparation.
For most CLEP tests, you will receive your score report immediately after the test. CLEP will send official score reports to the institutions designated within two days of receiving the test results.
Tests which require an essay portion, however, cannot provide an immediate score. The scores will be sent to you and the selected recipient approximately 3-4 weeks after your exam.
We will need your name, the name of the test you will be taking, when you would like to schedule your appointment, and your email address.
CLEP tests at UC come in two payment forms and cost $100.00 total. The first payment is $80.00 and is payable by credit card or check to The College Board. The second payment is $20.00 and is payable by cash or check to the University of Cincinnati. You will pay these fees when you arrive to take your test.
No, CLEP scores have no effect on your grade point average (GPA). Earning a qualifying score on a CLEP test will only allow you to receive credit hours for courses, not grades.