CLEP Test
NOTE: CLEP tests are now administered at CCAC's Allegheny Campus, West Hall, Room W116. Please read the information below carefully, as there have been changes to the schedule, registration process and payment policies. Continue to monitor this page for possible changes in the future.
How are the tests administered?
Dantes-funded military CLEP testing
When and where can I take a test?
Non-Attendance & Rescheduling Policy
CCAC CLEP Policy & Course Equivalents (pdf)
Robert Morris University CLEP Policy & Course Equivalents
Important CLEP News: New Composition Exams effective July 1, 2010
What are CLEP tests?
CLEP is a series of individual tests for various college-level courses. Each test provide an opportunity to gain college credit for knowledge acquired through independent study.
You do not have to be a CCAC student to take the tests. The CCAC CLEP Testing Center is an open test center and administers CLEP to the general public.
On the day of the test, candidates will indicate a college or institution to which CLEP score reports are to be sent. Each college or institution will evaluate the individual score and determine whether college credit is to be awarded.
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How are the tests administered?
CLEP is administered as a computer-based test (CBT) only. You will receive instant score reports (except for those tests which include an essay).
The College Board website contains detailed information about CLEP test administration. Exam descriptions and downloadable study guides for each test are also available. Visit the website for more information about CLEP CBT at www.collegeboard.org/clep.
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What are the costs?
There are two fees for each exam. Each must be paid separately for each test and are as follows:
CCAC Administration Fee: The CCAC administration fee for each exam is $20.00 (non-refundable) and is due with your registration form no later than three (3) weekdays prior to your first-choice test date. You may pay by credit card (preferred payment method)—VISA, MasterCard, Discover (CCAC does not accept American Express)—or by check or money order. If paying by check or money order, make each check or money order payable to CCAC and mail with your registration form (See How do I register? below).
CLEP Test Fee: The CLEP fee for each exam is $80.00 and is paid on the day of your exam. This fee will not be charged unless you take the test. You may pay by credit card (preferred payment method)—VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express—or by check or money order. If paying by check or money order, make each check or money order payable to College-Level Examination Program.
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DANTES-funded military CLEP testing
To assist military personnel in meeting their educational goals, the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) funds CLEP exams for eligible military service members and eligible civilian employees. Please note that DANTES funds the CLEP testing fee only. Examinees are personally responsible for the Testing Center Administration fee.
Examinees qualified for DANTES funding are:
- Military personnel (Active Duty and Reserve)—Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard, Army Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Navy Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve, Army and Air National Guard
- Eligible civilian employees and spouses of participating Reserve Component and Coast Guard personnel
- Department of Defense Acquisition Personnel (only eligible for the following computer-based exams: Principles of Macroeconomics, Principles of Microeconomics and Principles of Marketing)
NOTE: DANTES will not fund retesting on a previously funded CLEP exam. However, service members may personally fund a retest after waiting six months.
Please visit CLEP For Military Personnel for more details.
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When and where can I take a test?
You must be registered for a test in order to be admitted. Seating is limited and tests are scheduled on a first come-first served basis. Test dates and times are assigned according to the time your registration form is received. Please specify a first and second choice date and time on your registration form. (See How do I register? below).
Tests are administered at the following times, except holidays:
Mondays | 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. |
You cannot schedule more than one test per time.
This schedule is subject to change without notice until your appointment is confirmed.
On the confirmed date and time of your test(s), report to the Allegheny Campus Online Learning Testing Center, located in West Hall on Ridge Avenue, Room W116. (Directions)
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How do I register?
Download and print the appropriate CLEP Registration Form:
CCAC CLEP Registration Form (pdf)
RMU CLEP Registration Form (pdf) (for Robert Morris students only)
Your completed registration form and payment of the non-refundable $20.00 CCAC Administration Fee, must be received no later than three (3) weekdays prior to your first-choice test date. Your appointment will be confirmed by phone. Methods for submitting your registration form and payment follow:
By Mail Or In Person | ATTN: Student Accounts SSC150 – CLEP Registration (Include credit card info on form or enclose $20.00 check payable to CCAC) |
By Fax
| 412.237.4662 (Include credit card info on form) |
Test Day Procedures
On the day of your test, please arrive on time and bring with you: checks or credit card (as indicated on your registration form) and two (2) required forms of I.D. per the list below.
The primary form of identification must be a government-issued photo ID card that bears the student’s signature. The secondary form of identification must have a photo and/or signature. All funded military candidates must present a current military ID and a second form of government-issued photo ID.
Acceptable forms of primary identification include:
- Current driver’s license
- Current state or federal ID card
- Current passport
- Tribal ID card
- Naturalization card or certificate of citizenship
Acceptable forms of secondary identification include:
- Current employee ID
- Current student ID
- Social Security card
- Military ID
- Unused ID from the primary choices above
All materials necessary for your test will be provided to you. Personal belongings—food, drink, books, cell phone, pagers, etc.—are not permitted in the test room. You will be assigned a locker with a key for storage of your personal belongings while taking the test.
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Non-Attendance & Rescheduling Policy
The $80.00 CLEP fee is not charged unless you take the test. The $20.00 CCAC Administration fee is non-refundable. Be mindful when scheduling your test date and time, as any cancelations, reschedules or no-shows will require a new registration following the above procedures.
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New Composition Exams Launched July 1, 2010
On July 1, 2010, CLEP introduced two new exams-College Composition and College Composition Modular. These exams replaced three discontinued exams:
- English Composition was replaced by College Composition Modular.
- English Composition with Essay was replaced by College Composition.
- Freshman College Composition was replaced by College Composition Modular.
Please note: Each college decides its own policy for the new exams, so check with your admissions office, test center or academic advisor before taking a test.
Get a detailed description of the tests
Get a free downloadable study guide (pdf available for a limited time)
If you need additional information about CLEP Testing, please visit the CLEP website or call us at 412.237.4579