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What is CLEP?
The College-Level Examination Program provides students of all ages with the opportunity to demonstrate college-level achievement through a program of examinations in undergraduate college courses.
CLEP and VCU proctoring fees
- The CLEP fee is $77 with a Testing Center administration fee of $20.
- Students should make separate payments to CLEP and VCU on the day of testing.
- Separate payments are required for each CLEP exam and test proctoring.
- The test administration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Only check or money order payments are accepted.
Regulations for VCU degree-seeking students
- CLEP credit is officially awarded only to students who are fully accepted into a VCU degree program.
- A student may not take a CLEP examination if it duplicates in part, or all, any VCU course or combination of courses which the student has already completed or enrolled in for credit. If interpretation of this regulation is needed, consult the Dean’s office of the school in which the student is a major.
- If a student has earned CLEP examination credit, the student may not take a VCU course for credit which duplicates the previously earned CLEP credit.
- It is recommended that students seek pre-approval from their specific department or school prior to taking CLEP.
- The maximum number of semester credits that may be earned through CLEP examination is 54.
Registration
- Contact the Testing Center at (804) 827-8108 or mbassard@vcu.edu to schedule your CLEP examination.
Test results
- Scores can be viewed immediately after the exam.
- Official results are mailed from CLEP directly to you and the institution you indicate at the time of the test.
- Additional transcripts are $20.
Cancel/Reschedule
Contact the Testing Center two calendar days prior to your appointment if you need to cancel or reschedule.
What to bring to the Testing Center for CLEP
- A picture ID.
- A completed CLEP registration/admission form.
- Payment fees for both CLEP and test administration.
Accommodations for students with disabilities will be made in accordance with CLEP guidelines.
