CLEP: College-Level Examination Program

What is CLEP?

CLEP examinations help you get college credit for what you already know, for a fraction of the cost of a college course.  CLEP offers 33 exams that cover what’s taught in introductory college courses, and most colleges award credit for qualifying scores, saving you time and money toward your degree.  Through CLEP you can earn credit for knowledge you've acquired through independent study, prior course work, on-the-job training, professional development, or internships.

CLEP exams help you:

EARN COLLEGE CREDIT

Whether you’re getting a head start on college or working to finish your degree, the credits you earn by passing CLEP exams can help you achieve your goals faster and less expensively.

SAVE MONEY

At $93, each CLEP exam is a fraction of the cost of a college course.

SAVE TIME

Each exam takes only between 90 and 120 minutes to complete, and you receive scores instantly.

BE FLEXIBLE

Prepare and take exams on your own time. There’s no penalty if you don’t pass, and credit is given for CLEP at more than 2,900 colleges and universities nationwide.

INTERESTED IN TAKING A CLEP EXAM? SEE BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION!

  • CLEP offers computer-based exams in 33 subjects. These 90-minute exams can be administered only at official CLEP test centers, including Washburn University’s Center for Prior Learning and Testing:  Mabee Library, Room 218. 
  • Exams are scored immediately upon completion of the exam unless an essay is involved. Essays are scored on a monthly basis and scores are sent following that process.
  • Exams costs $90 plus an administration fee charged by the testing center. Washburn’s administration fee is $25.
  • There are no pre-set exam administration dates so exams can be taken year-round. To schedule an exam at Washburn, call 785-670-1227 or email testing@washburn.edu
  • CLEP score results can be sent to one college or university selected prior to testing. Additional score results can be sent at a later date for a $20 fee.
  • Each college or university determines how CLEP scores will be awarded. See Washburn’s CLEP exam list and Credit for Prior Learning Policies.

The $93 exam fee is paid on-line by credit card during the registration process. Payment instructions for the administration fee will be sent to you with your appointment confirmation. The administration fee at Washburn’s Center for Prior Learning and Testing is $25.63 making the total cost of this exam $118.63.

Note – Eligible military service members or eligible spouses are funded by DANTES and are not required to pay the testing fee, see DANTES Eligibility Chart

Register for an exam on-line by creating an account on the CLEP website.

https://clep.collegeboard.org/ >>>Click Sign In and Create Account

Learn more about how to register for a CLEP exam.

After registering for an exam, contact the Center for Prior Learning and Testing to schedule the exam date. 785-670-1227 or testing@washburn.edu
  • Current government-issued identification that includes your photo and signature
  • Registration ticket
  • Payment for exam

Note - 2 forms of ID are required for military/veteran students including a military ID.
Individuals may not test without appropriate identification.

Find study resources, detailed exam descriptions, test-taking tips, and more:

https://clep.collegeboard.org/earn-college-credit/practice

Or, stop into the Testing Center for physical copies of subject study guides.

GET IN TOUCH WITH Prior Learning and Testing

Center for Prior Learning & Testing
Mabee Library Room 218
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621

Phone & Email
785.670.1227
testing@washburn.edu

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