Western Oklahoma State College

CLEP

CLEP, the College-Level Examination Program, is the most widely accepted credit-by-examination program in the country. CLEP examinations allow a person to demonstrate knowledge that has been acquired through independent study, academic interests, or on-the-job training. CLEP may entitle an individual to earn from 3 to 6 hours of college credit for each test successfully completed.

Western is pleased to be a part of the CLEP family, providing service not only to our students, but to the community.
Each college sets its own policy regarding how much credit and for what courses credit will be given. Before registering for the CLEP, it is the examinee's responsibility to find out the following information:

• Does the college where you are reporting the scores recognize CLEP exams?
• What score is needed to receive credit(s)?
• Are there additional requirements before credit is granted?

WESTERN'S 'COURSE EQUIVALENCY POLICY

• All CLEP examinations are available through Western's Testing Center. However, Western does not grant credit for all exams. CLEP course equivalencies at Western:

CLEP course equivalencies

• Twelve credit hours must be completed and earned at Western before CLEP exams are entered on transcript and used for your degree.

TEST PREPARATION:
The Official Study Guide for the CLEP Examinations contains descriptions of all CLEP exams, sample exam questions and answers, test preparation in every subject, test-taking strategies and general information about CLEP.

The Guide may be purchased through The College Board by calling 1-800-323-7155. Cost is $25.00 + postage. In addition, old textbooks may also come in handy as a review for exams. You may also visit the College Board website (http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/exams.html) for more information and descriptions of each exam.

REGISTRATION:
Examinees must make an appointment with the Testing Center for the exam. This can be done by calling (580) 477-7921 to schedule the appointment. CLEP testing is offered Monday-Thursday ONLY. CLEP testing is not offered during finals week due to high capacity. 

ID REQUIREMENTS:
The examinee must present valid photo ID's (i.e., military ID, driver's license, passport, etc.) on test day. If the examinee is military and the exam is being funded through DANTES, they MUST present their military ID as their primary ID.

TESTING LOCATION:
The CLEP exams are administered in the Testing Center (Located in the LRC wing) located in the main building on campus.
All exams are computer based. In addition, some exams require a written essay. Please check with the institution granting credit to determine if an essay is required.

FEES:
The CLEP fee will be $89 (Paid to CLEP) with an additional $30 administration fee (Paid
to Western) for a total of $119.00

Active duty military members do not pay any fees at Western's Testing Center. In the event of a retest, DANTES will only fund the first exam. All fees for the 2nd and subsequent retest (same title) will be paid by the candidate.

Results are available immediately after completion of the exam, unless the test requires an essay. Official score reports will be mailed to the granting institution designated by the candidate at time of registration and may take 2-3 weeks. If an essay is required, scores are not available until CLEP has scored the essay and the combined score is released. This may take up to 3-4 weeks.