CLEP Testing

What is the CLEP test?

These rigorous exams allow students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds to demonstrate their mastery of introductory college-level material and earn college credit. Students can earn credit for what they already know by getting qualifying scores on any of the 33 examinations.

Registering for a CLEP Exam:

1. Go to ETS 
2. Click sign in on the top right
3. If you have an account sign in – if not then click sign up on the left
4. Choose your exam
5. Pay for exam
6. Print admission ticket
7. Choose your campus​
   1. Lafayette Campus 
8. Select your exam, choose your date and time, pay online

What You Need to Know:

• CLEP is a computer based placement test.
• The format is multiple choice, optional essays, and listening sections depending on the type of exam.
• Is a timed test; typically 93 minutes per exam.
• Scores are available immediately after testing – with the exception of essay questions.
• Most CLEP exams require a passing score of 50 or higher.
• Request for special accommodations for testing must be submitted to Disability Service two weeks prior to testing.
• You may not repeat an exam of the same title within three months of the initial testing date. ​

What You Need to Bring:

• Your photo ID (driver’s license, passport, etc.)
• Your ticket from College Board for the selected CLEP exam.
• Testing fees are non-refundable and must present receipt prior to testing.

How to Prepare for a CLEP Exam:

• Review study guides and practice exams
• Get a good night’s rest prior to the exam
• Eat a nutritious meal prior to testing

Additional Online Resources

• https://clep.collegeboard.org/earn-college-credit/practice  
• https://clep.collegeboard.org/exams
• https://store.collegeboard.org/sto/catalog.do?category=298&categoryName=CLEP%AE