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Contact Information
Email: testingcenter@apu.eduPhone: (626) 815-3849
Fax: (626) 815-3859
Location
Adams Modulars, Building 35College Level Examination Program
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a national program that allows students to obtain credit by examination. CLEP exams cover material taught in courses that most students take as requirements in the first two years of college. Each exam is 90-120 minutes long and is made up primarily of multiple-choice questions, though some exams do have fill-ins. Note that examinations in composition and literature have an additional 70- or 90-minute essay section, depending on the title of the exam.
Taking the CLEP
Follow the steps below to take CLEP exams through APU’s Testing Services (you do not have to be an APU student to take a CLEP exam through APU’s Testing Services):After you have completed your CLEP exam, you will receive an unofficial score report (except for composition and literature exams that may require an essay). The official score transcript will be sent to your designated score recipient(s) about 2-3 weeks after your exam date.
Note for APU Students
Refer to the APU Credit for College Level Examination Program sheet for a list of CLEP exams you can take for credit.
Frequently Asked Questions
APU will accept CLEP credits anytime. While the institution does not recommend taking a CLEP test during a student’s final semester before graduation, APU will accept credits earned via CLEP during a final semester.
Note: It is best to complete CLEP credits prior to the final semester of graduation just in case the CLEP test does not yield the number of credits expected!
If you have a documented learning or physical disability that would prevent you from taking a CLEP exam under standard conditions, you may request testing accommodations. Information about requesting testing accommodations can be found in your account on CollegeBoard.org, under How to Register for a CLEP Exam. Please note that students requesting accommodations must provide documentation verifying their need for accommodation. Contact your preferred test center well in advance of the test date to make the necessary arrangements and to find out its deadline for submission of documentation and approval of accommodations. Accommodations that can be arranged directly with test centers include:
- ZoomText (screen magnification)
- Modifiable screen colors
- Use of a reader, amanuensis, or a sign language interpreter
- Extended time
- Untimed rest breaks
If the above accommodations do not meet your needs, do not register online for your exam. Contact CLEP Services at clep@info.collegeboard.org for information about other accommodations.
The CLEP process for military personnel differs in several ways from that of civillian students. To learn more about the process for military personnel, visit CLEP Military Benefits and/or contact CLEP with further questions.
For additional information, visit the About CLEP. If you still aren’t able to find answers to your questions, contact CLEP directly:
CLEP
PO Box 6600
Princeton, NJ 08541-6600
Phone: (800) 257-9558 (8 a.m.-6 p.m. ET, M–F)
Fax: (610) 628-3726
Email: clep@info.collegeboard.org
Be sure to include your name, address, and telephone number in any communication.