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Clep Subject Examinations Equivalency

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College Level Examination Program (CLEP)


CLEP examinations are a national series of examinations. The CLEP examination is designed to measure knowledge acquired outside the university setting as well as through formal education. Most examinations consist of a 90-minute multiple-choice test. Some English examinations also include an essay portion. University credit can be granted on the basis of test scores. Students may take CLEP examinations prior to or after enrolling at Marian University.

1.Prior to registering for a CLEP examination, contact the Associate Registrar in the Registrar’s Office, at 317.955.6053, for approval.

2. Credit will be granted for scores of 50 or above with the exception of upper level world language, which follows the ACE recommended minimum score for credit. Check the chart at xxx for details regarding policies/procedures for taking CLEP tests and the CLEP test equivalent course credit to be awarded if the CLEP exam is passed.

3. Students may not receive credit for a lower level CLEP examination if they have completed higher level courses in the same discipline/field.

4. CLEP credits are not allowed to be earned during the last thirty credit hours of bachelor degree work or the last fifteen credit hours of associate degree work. A student who receives CLEP credits during this time are still required to fulfill their last thirty/fifteen credits at Marian University, thus placing their total earned degree credits at over the minimum required for the degree.

5. A maximum of 30 CLEP credits may be applied toward a bachelor degree. A maximum of 15 CLEP credits may be applied toward an associate’s degree.

6. For further information about the CLEP Program in general and to find a CLEP testing site, consult the CLEP website at https://clep.collegeboard.org/