Assessment Services

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

At a Glance

About the CLEP

The CLEP is a series of standardized tests that helps you receive college credit for what you already know, for a fraction of the cost of a college course. Developed by the College Board, CLEP is the most widely accepted credit-by-examination program, available at more than 2,900 colleges and universities. If you have obtained knowledge outside the classroom, the CLEP gives you an opportunity to demonstrate your proficiency in the subject area and bypass undergraduate coursework.

• The CLEP is a computerized test available to all students enrolled at Valencia.
• You are able to earn up to 45 credits through the CLEP.
• CLEP credit meets all graduation requirements, including Gordon Rule mandates if applicable.
• You will receive a copy of you unofficial scores immediately* after testing; official test scores will be processed 4-6 weeks after your test date and any applicable credit entered into your record at that time. * College Composition test scores will be available only as official scores 4-6 weeks after the test.
• You can earn a varying number of college credits with CLEP, depending on the particular test and the score earned (see table below for specific information).
• You are able to retake a CLEP exam after a wait period of 6 months (180 days).  Retaking a test before the wait period is over will invalidate your scores, and you will forfeit any fees paid. 
• You may not retake a CLEP exam that you have previously earned credit for (for example, if you have CLEP credit for MGF1107 you cannot get CLEP credit for MGF1106).
• Passing scores are for credit granting purposes only and do not compute into your grade point average (GPA).
• Appointment fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• In order to meet all graduation requirements, you should take the test prior to the term in which you expect to graduate.
• Students in need of special testing accommodations must contact the office of Students with Disabilities.