The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) offers exams that are administered at colleges and universities in the U.S. and abroad. By passing the CLEP, students demonstrate their college-level competency in various subjects. Seminole State is a national CLEP testing center, offering the exam to anyone in the Central Florida community who is eligible.
General Information
- The CLEP exam is a nationally recognized credit-by-examination program.
- By passing a CLEP exam, students can earn college credit for the associated course without having to take the course.
- Credit is awarded in accordance with recommendations established by the statewide Articulation Coordinating Committee (ACC).
- CLEP Exam Registration and payment for the voucher are processed through College Board.
- Students cannot receive CLEP credit for a subject if they have already taken the corresponding class and received a grade of "C" or higher.
- Modern States offers free courses to help prepare you to take the CLEP.
Test Day Information
- Examinees must bring their CLEP Exam Registration Ticket with them when they report to the Assessment and Testing Center.
- Examinees must present one form of current, valid, and original government-issued ID.
- Identification must include the student's name (as it appears on the Exam Registration Ticket) signature, and a recognizable photograph.
- The first and last name on the examinee's ID must match the name on the registration ticket.
- Examinee must pay the the CLEP Test Administration Fee* prior to sitting for the exam.
- Examinees requesting to utilize testing accommodations should email testingcenter@seminolestate.edu a minimum of one week prior to the desired test date.
CLEP Exam Scores
CLEP Exam Scoring Guide | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination | Score | Semester Hours | Course Equivalent |
| Algebra, College | 50 | 3 | MAC 1105 |
| American Government | 50 | 3 | POS 2041* |
| American Literature | 50 | 3 | AML 1000. Elective Credit. |
| Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | N/A | N/A | No equivalent |
| Biology, General | 50 | 3 | BSC 1005 (no lab credit) |
| Business Law, Introduction to | 50 | 3 | BUL 2241 |
| Calculus | 50 | 3 | MAC 2233 |
| Chemistry, General | 50 | 3 | CHM 1020 (no lab credit) |
| College Composition | 50 | 6 | ENC 1101 and ENC 1102 |
| College Composition Modular (no Essay) | 50 | 3 | ENC 1101 |
| Educational Psychology, Introduction to | 50 | 3 | EDP 2002 |
| English Literature | 50 | 3 | ENL 1000 |
| Financial Accounting | 50 | 3 | ACG 1001 |
| French, Language | 50 | 4 | FRE 1120 |
| 59 | 8 | FRE 1120 and FRE 1121 | |
| German, Language | 50 | 3 | GER 1120 |
| 60 | 6 | GER 1120 and GER 1121 | |
| History of the U.S. I: Early Colonization to 1877 | 50 | 3 | AMH 2010* |
| History of the U.S. II: 1865 to Present | 50 | 3 | AMH 2020 |
| Human Growth and Development | 50 | 3 | DEP 2004 |
| Humanities | 50 | 3 | HUM 2250** |
| Information Systems and Computer Applications | 50 | 3 | CGS 1077 |
| Macroeconomics, Principles of | 50 | 3 | ECO 2013 |
| Management, Principles of | 50 | 3 | MAN 2021 |
| Marketing, Principles of | 50 | 3 | MAR 2011 |
| Mathematics, College | 50 | 3 | MGF 1106*** or MGF 1107*** |
| Microeconomics, Principles of | 50 | 3 | ECO 2023 |
| Natural Science | N/A | N/A | No equivalent |
| Precalculus | 50 | 3 | MAC 1140 |
| Psychology, Introductory | 50 | 3 | PSY 2012 |
| Social Sciences and History | N/A | N/A | No equivalent |
| Sociology, Introductory | 50 | 3 | SYG 2000*** |
| Spanish, Language | 50 | 4 | SPN 1120 |
| 63 | 8 | SPN 1120 and SPN 1121 | |
| Spanish with Writing | 50 | 4 | SPN 1120. No literature credit. |
| 65 | 8 | SPN 1120 and SPN 1121. No literature credit. | |
| Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 | 50 | 3 | EUH 2000 |
| Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present | 50 | 3 | EUH 2001 |
* Students who achieve a passing score will meet the course and assessment requirement for civic literacy.
**HUM 1235 awarded if student already earned HUM 2250
*** Removed from general education core effective 2024-2025
Additional Questions
You are responsible for making sure Seminole State receives your CLEP scores.
- CLEP scores must be sent by the College Board to the institution of your choice be official.
- Learn more about the process of retrieving your scores at the College Board's CLEP scores page.
- The fee to register for the CLEP exam is: $93* paid to CollegeBoard
- The CLEP Registration Fee will increase to $95 effective July 1, 2024
- The test administration fee is: $15.20* paid directly to Seminole State College
* Prices are subject to change without notice. Test Fees are non-refundable.
For more information about the CLEP exam:
- Visit the College Board's CLEP website.
- Speak with a Seminole State academic advisor; they will assist students with the use of CLEP examinations as it relates to your program of study.
- Check the CLEP Test Center Search to find a test center convenient for you.
- Take a CLEP Exam with Remote Proctoring.
Schedule Your CLEP or DSST Exam Appointment
To schedule a CLEP or DSST exam appointment, please select an exam session on the calendar below. Exam sessions are currently available through December 19, 2024. Appointments for January 2025 and beyond will be available in the new SSAP-Testing Center application beginning January 2, 2025.
Examination Day Reminders
- Prior to taking any examination, you will need to present a current, valid and original photo ID with a signature(e.g., passport, driver’s license or state-issued ID card).
- Digital Identification is not permissible.
- If your photo ID does not include a signature, a second ID is required with your name and signature (e.g., Social Security card, voter registration card, credit card or debit card).
- If your exam requires payment, testing fees must be paid prior to sitting for the exam.
- Acceptable methods of payment include personal checks (must be preprinted with account holder's name and address), money orders, American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa debit/credit cards (cardholder must be present to sign for all credit card and debit card transactions). Testing Fees paid to Seminole State College are non-refundable.