College Level Examination program (Clep)

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Clark College awards credit for successful CLEP examinations. A list of subjects and required scores follows. Students pursuing a transfer degree (Associate in Arts or Associate in Science-Transfer) may only use CLEP credit to fulfill general elective requirements. Please refer to the “Non- Traditional Credits Policy” for details on additional restrictions on CLEP credits.

Each examination is awarded a maximum of nine (9) quarter hours of credit. The required score for each examination is listed below:

English Composition with essay	50
Humanities	50
Mathematics	50
Natural Sciences	50
Social Sciences/History	50

Any college coursework completed in the above discipline areas prior to the examination will be subtracted from the nine (9) credits allowed. Refer to the “Non-Traditional Credits Policy” for further restrictions on the number of credits applicable towards specific programs.

Example: A student who has completed a five (5) credit Biology course at a college or university would be allowed four (4) credits on a successful Natural Science examination.

Credits earned through the General CLEP program will appear on the student transcript under the general heading of the examination completed, and will reflect a course number of "298" (i.e. ENGL 298, CLEP Examination). Credit is posted with an "S" grade at the end of the quarter. CLEP credits are not equated to any specific course at Clark College and do not affect a student’s GPA since they do not carry a letter grade. Not all institutions accept CLEP credits. Students intending to transfer to another institution should contact the transfer institution for information on their CLEP policy.

Students who complete CLEP subject examinations may be eligible for credit at Clark College. The decision to grant credit for this type of examination is the responsibility of the department in which the examination was completed. Refer to the chart for foreign language examination. All other subject examinations require department evaluation. To be considered for credit, a student must pass the examination with the equivalent of a "C" or better grade. Credit will be awarded for the equivalent course(s) at Clark College, as determined by the appropriate department. Students who have already earned credit in a course of a higher academic level than the examination covered will not receive credit for the CLEP examination. The transcript will reflect the credit granted by listing the equivalent course number, title and credits, with a notation stating "CLEP Examination” for the Applied Science Technical Degrees only. Refer to the “Non- Traditional Credits Policy” for further restrictions on the number of credits applicable towards specific programs.

French, Level 1:	50
or
French, Level 2:	62
10 credits granted for FREN 101 and 102
German, Level 1:	50
or
German, Level 2:	63
10 credits granted for GERM 101 and 102
Spanish, Level 1:	50
or
Spanish, Level 2:	66
10 credits granted for SPAN 101 and 102

Students should have an official copy of their CLEP scores sent to Clark College, Attn: Credentials Evaluator. Once scores are received and reviewed, a letter will be sent to the student regarding the status of their CLEP scores. If the scores meet the minimum standards, a petition form will also be sent. Students need to complete the petition form, pay a $5.00 transcription fee at the Cashier Office, and submit both the petition form and receipt of payment to the Credential Evaluations Office in Gaiser Hall. CLEP credits are posted to the transcript at the end of the quarter.

Although Clark College accepts CLEP, it is not a testing site. The nearest CLEP testing facility is Mt. Hood Community College in Oregon. Please contact them at (503) 491-7591 for information on testing availability and cost.

CLEP Transcript Service
PO Box 6600
Princeton, NJ 08541-6600
Phone: (609) 771-7865
Web: www.collegeboard.org