PVAMU Credit By Exam – CLEP

The College Board College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a national testing program that offers students the opportunity to take exams in order to obtain college-level credit. CLEP offers more than 33 exams in multiple subject areas. The American Council on Education (ACE) recommends that test-takers receive a passing score of 50 in order to be awarded credit, however qualifying scores vary by department and college. Prairie View A&M University accepts scores from certain CLEP tests for credit in selected courses. Interested students should review the CLEP Course Equivalency Table to view the exams awarded for credit at the university and what course credit they will receive for that CLEP exam. Students should contact an academic counselor to determine which courses will apply to their prospective degree program. Scores must be received from the College Board on an official CLEP transcript before credit is awarded. Students wanting to take a CLEP exam should contact the Office of Testing Services for information on registration and test sites.

CLEP Exams – Course Equivalency Table

How to Schedule Your CLEP Exam with PVAMU Testing Services?

Choose an Exam

  • Visit the CLEP exam topics page and choose the exam you want to take. Go to the page for that exam to see what the exam covers, what it costs, and resources to help you prepare for it. (If you are familiar with several exam topics and having trouble deciding, no worries, multiple exams can be purchased during the same transaction.)
  • Click the Register button, once you have decided on an exam.

Sign in to My CLEP

  • To continue the registration process, you will be asked to sign in to My CLEP student portal using your College Board account. If you do not have one, you should sign up for a new account.
    • Note: College Board has updated all student accounts, including My CLEP student portal. If you did not sign in to your account and verify your email before March 23, 2023, and you have not already done so, you’ll have to create a new account to access your saved information (your personal profile, test scores, etc.).

Need help with your College Board account? Contact Customer Service using our online form or by calling 866-315-6068.

Review Personal Information

  • Review your address and contact information verifying that all information is correct.
  • If eligible for DANTES military funding, complete the requested information.
  • Optional Demographics questions are available.

Make Your Exam Selection

  • You must first agree to the Terms and Conditions.
  • Answer the “About Your Registration” question.
    • Answer “Yes” and enter your voucher code if paying with a voucher
    • Answer “No” if paying with a credit card or are DANTES eligible.
  • Select the exam: you are only able to select one exam subject at a time, but you will be given the opportunity to register for another exam prior to check out.
  • Select a preferred testing location: select to take your exam at a physical test center.
  • Test Prep Materials: you have the option to purchase an examination guide.

Send Your Score

  • During registration and prior to testing, you may select up to 2 institutions to have your score sent to for free.
  • After you have taken your exam, you must pay a fee to send your transcript (score) to any institution.

Check Out

  • Complete the required fields prior to reviewing, confirming, and submitting payment.
    • $97 – Exam fee paid online with credit card.
    • If you have a voucher code, your exam fee will be covered, but you will need to enter payment information if you are purchasing an examination guide.
    • If you’re a DANTES-funded test taker, you will see the price has been adjusted to $0.00.

Scheduling Instructions

  • Click here to complete CLEP Appointment form and exam payment.
    • CLEP Appointment Form: You will complete the personal information demographics. Then you will see the available test dates.
    • Payment: Once you have completed the registration form, you will be directed to the PV Marketplace to pay for the exam fee.
      • In the PV Marketplace, select “CLEP”
      • Then click on “Add to Cart”.
      • After answering the question: “Are you a current PVAMU student?”.
        • $25 – Administration fee for PVAMU Students
        • $50 – Administration fee for Non PVAMU Students
      • Click “Continue” and then “Checkout”.
      • Fill out the shipping and payment details, then submit your order.
      • A copy of your payment receipt will be sent to PVAMU Testing Services

Test Confirmation

  • After you schedule your CLEP appointment, you will receive a confirmation email within 48 hours, confirming your test date and time. This email will also provide information on test preparation, integrity, and requirements for test day, including photo ID requirements, guest policies, and face mask guidelines. If you do not receive this email, please contact PVAMU Testing Services at aetesting@pvamu.edu.

Prior to Test

  • Prepare for the exam. You can find a variety of study resources for the CLEP exam by visiting this link.

Post-Test

  • If you successfully pass the CLEP exam, please fill out the PLA Request Form. CLEP will forward your official transcript to the PVAMU Testing Services office, which may take 2 to 4 weeks. Once the transcript arrives, PVAMU Testing Services will send a letter to the PVAMU Enrollment Services to authorize the articulation of credit for the CLEP exam.
  • CLEP Retake Policy: If you do not pass the CLEP exam, you must wait 90 days from the exam date before retaking the same test. It is your responsibility to be aware of and follow this policy. Please note that all registration, administration, and testing fees still apply.
  • Additional Score Transcripts: If you did not indicate a score recipient institution at the time of your exam, and you want to request your CLEP scores, you can do so by ordering a CLEP Transcript. This transcript is a cumulative score report of all the CLEP exams you’ve taken, and the scores you earned in the last 20 years. The institutional transcripts must be official transcripts in a sealed envelope, and show credit was received for the CLEP exam(s).