College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)

The College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP) is a credit-by-examination program, sponsored by the College Board, which gives students the opportunity to earn college credit by earning qualifying scores on exams. CLEP exams are computer-based and administered on computers at the University Park CLEP Center.

A schedule of credit awarded by Penn State for CLEP examinations is available online at admissions.psu.edu/academics/credit/clep.

Additional information regarding CLEP exams is available at the official CLEP Web site at www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/about.html.

To schedule a CLEP exam at University Park:

  • Call Penn State Adult Learner Enrollment Services at 800-252-3592.
  • Prior to your exam date, submit the $20 nonrefundable administrative fee (check or money order payable to The Pennsylvania State University) with your completed registration form.

On the day of the exam, please bring the following items with you:

  1. Students must present two forms of ID

     

    Primary ID: government-issued ID with signature AND photo, such as a driver's license, passport, or tribal ID
    Secondary ID: containing signature OR photo, such a military ID, student ID, Social Security card, or credit card

  2. $72 examination fee in the form of a check or money order payable to CLEP; credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express), or debit cards (must have the Visa or MasterCard logo) are accepted.

     

Important Information for Military and Veteran Students

CLEP exams are free for eligible military personnel and eligible civilian employees. The University Park CLEP Center will waive the administrative fee for active duty military personnel. Military veterans can seek reimbursement from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for CLEP exams and fees. For more information about CLEP testing for military and veterans, please visit www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/military.html and www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/veterans.html.

More information on CLEP is available online at the official CLEP Web site at www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/about.html.