II. CLEP Examinations
The College Level Exam Program (CLEP) offers nationally normed examinations that assess college level learning in both specific subject/disciplinary areas, as well as general learning. Once a student has been admitted and enrolled at PSU, the university will award college level credit for approved exams, based on students earning specific, minimum scores. The list of approved exams, along with the required exam scores and credit amounts awarded can be found at www.pdx.edu/admissions/college-level-exam-program.
In order to be awarded credit at PSU, students must request an official CLEP transcript be sent to the Office of Admissions, Portland State University, PO Box 751, Portland, OR 97207-0751.
Learn more about CLEP and download the transcript request form from the CLEP website at http://clep.collegeboard.org/about/score. Send requests for CLEP transcripts to CLEP Transcript Request Services, P.O. Box 6600, Princeton, NJ 08541-6600. Phone: 800-257-9558 (8 a.m. to 6 p.m., ET, Monday-Friday). Military personnel should call 877-471-9860 (toll free) or 651-603-3012, or visit http://clep.collegeboard.org/military to order a military transcript.
Where to apply for CLEP Examinations
Students planning to take CLEP examinations should apply for them at least one month in advance with Testing Services in PSU’s Center for Student Health and Counseling (SHAC), or with other recognized CLEP testing centers. SHAC Testing Services also supplies information and administers CLEP examinations to non-admitted or non-enrolled students. In addition to the CLEP examination fee, Testing Services also charges a non-refundable registration fee. Each fee is paid separately and is subject to change. For more information on taking CLEP exams with SHAC Testing Services, please see www.pdx.edu/shac/testing-clep.
Relation between CLEP,Advanced Placement (AP), and International Baccalaureate (IP) Programs
Students cannot acquire duplicate credit through CLEP in the subjects for which they have acquired AP or IB credit. CLEP credit may be a good alternative for students who come from high schools not offering AP or IB programs.