CLEP (College Level Examination Program)
Please note: Shepherd University is no longer a CLEP testing center. CLEP tests can be taken through Remote Proctoring with College Board or find a nearby testing center.
While Shepherd University no longer administers CLEP tests, we still award test credit for all Shepherd students. This link will help you determine which tests will award credit for classes at Shepherd University: CLEP tests.
General Information about CLEP testing:
What are the exams like?
CLEP exams require college-level knowledge and critical thinking ability; sufficient preparation is required to do well. All CLEP exams are administered on a computer. The exams are timed and most are limited to 90 minutes.
How will I know if I passed?
All examinations except College Composition with Essay will receive their unofficial score immediately upon completing the test. A copy of the official score report will be sent to the student and the Registrars Office.
How is credit awarded?
Answers are uploaded to CLEP in New Jersey. CLEP scores the exam and sends the official results to you and the Registrar’s Office in approximately three weeks. The College Composition with Essay exam may take up to six weeks to receive scores. Examinees earning the minimum score or higher will receive credit on their transcript. The transcript will note credit received through CLEP, and examinees will not receive a letter grade. Therefore, CLEP credit will have no effect on an individual’s GPA. The Registrar’s Office will notify examinees whether or not they will accept the scores for credit.
How can I prepare to take a CLEP exam?
See the College Board website for information on how to prepare for your CLEP exam: https://clep.collegeboard.org/prepare-for-an-exam.
Additional Policies and information
Please visit the CLEP website at https://clep.collegeboard.org/