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CLEP and AP Exams

A student may earn up to 23 hours toward graduation in courses appropriate to the student's major through credit by examination on the basis of College Level Examination Program (CLEP) scores, scores earned under the Advanced Placement Program (AP) of the College Board, and approved departmental examinations. Toearn CLEP credits for courses, a student must earn a score of fifty (50) or above. In addition, a student may earn three (3) semester hours of credit for each AP examination on which he or she achieves a score of three (3) or higher. Full credit hour fees are charged for each exam administered.

To obtain an official transcript of scores, students may visit the College Board’s website at www.collegeboard.com. Inquiries concerning CLEP tests or validation of CLEP or AP scores should be directed to the Office of the Registrar.