College Level Examination Program - Credit by Examination

Credit by Examination
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

• CLEP General Examinations

• CLEP Subject Examinations

The computer-based CLEP examinations are available at computer-based test (CBT) centers only. University of Maryland College Park offers CBT CLEP examinations. The test center is located in the Shoemaker Building and offers tests Monday through Saturday. Additional information is available by calling 301-314-7688. The UMUC score recovery code number is 5804. You must enter this number on your exam material if you want your score sent directly to our office. Check with your employer concerning possible reimbursement for the test fee.

CLEP study guides are available at most book stores or by sending $30.00 to "Official Study Guide CLEP Examinations, 16th Edition," College Board Publications, Dept. No. W66 Box 886, New York, NY 10101. Please be sure to include your full name and address with zip code when requesting this publication.

CLEP information is subject to change without notice. All CLEP General Examinations are considered lower level.

NOTE 1: UMUC accepts the non-essay or essay version of the CLEP English Composition examination. However, students who receive credit for the English Composition, College Composition, Freshman English or Excelsior (formerly PEP) Freshman English test must also complete two three-semester hour courses in writing, for example, ENGL 101 and 391, or COMM 393 to satisfy the General Education Requirement in Communications. No more than 3 s.h.of writing credit may be earned through credit-by-examination. Generally CLEP Composition exams may not be taken for credit by students who have completed a higher-numbered English writing course.

NOTE 2: Educational Testing Services requires a six month waiting period before retaking a test.

NOTE 3: Active duty military personnel may apply for and take CLEP exams without charge at the Education Office of their respective military installations.

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