The College-Level Examination Program® or CLEP provides students of any age with the opportunity to demonstrate college-level achievement through a program of exams in undergraduate college courses. There are 2,900 colleges, including FIU, that grant credit and/or advanced standing for CLEP exams.
Appointments for the CLEP are available regularly throughout the semester. The cost of the examination is $135 (this includes a $93 testing fee and a $42 registration fee).
CLEP at FIU
Credit earned through the CLEP examination will reflect lower-division transfer credit. While CLEP credits may be used to fulfill requirements, they will NOT increase the total counting toward graduation if you already receive the maximum number of lower-division transfer credits allowed by your academic major. If you are a senior in your last 30 credits at FIU, you must discuss the transfer of CLEP credits with your academic department.
To view FIU’s credit equivalency table, click here.
Free CLEP-Prep Courses Available Online
A series of free, online, prep courses in select CLEP subjects is now available through the Modern States Education Alliance. These courses are taught by college professors and delivered online via the Modern States Website. All the courses are free, as are any required textbooks and other materials.
The CLEP-PREP courses are self-paced, and there are no prerequisites or restrictions on enrolling. Participants do not have to register for a CLEP exam, however, to earn college credit upon completion of the course, participants must take the corresponding exam and achieve a qualifying score (CLEP-notes, 2016). Always consult with your Academic Advisor prior to taking a CLEP exam.
A prep course for every CLEP exam is now available.
Test Center Regulations
- You must bring one form of identification. It must be a government-issued, valid photo ID with signature, matching exactly the name you used when registering and on your ID. NO EXCEPTIONS. Listed below are acceptable forms of photo identification:
- Current driver's license
- State Approved ID
- Current Passport
- Tribal ID card
- Military ID
- FIU Panther ID (Only for FIU make-up exams).
- No electronic devices are permitted within the testing lab. uElectronic devices are, but are not limited to:
- mobile phones of any type
- tablets
- smartwatches
- smart glasses
- laptops
- All personal items will be placed inside one of the lockers located outside the testing lab. Items such as hats, sunglasses, snacks, electronic devices, bags of any kind, loose jewelry, and other personal effects will not be permitted within the testing lab.
- Bring your exam registration ticket, if applicable, on the day of your exam.
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