CLEP (College Level Examination Program) information sheet

Please note: Although the UW Testing Center administers the CLEP test as a service to the community, the University of Washington does not award credit for this exam

OVERVIEW: The CLEP is a College Board testing program delivered by colleges and universities throughout the United States that offers exams in the areas of Social Science, Business, Mathematics, Technology, Humanities, and Physical Science.
FORMAT: Computer based.
LENGTH: Examinees have approximately 90 minutes to complete the exam.
FEE: There are two fees for the CLEP test, one is paid directly to the CLEP testing company and one is paid to the University of Washington. Both fees are paid on the day of the exam.

  1. CLEP test fee is $80, paid by credit card only at the time of testing
  2. University of Washington test administration fee is $35.00, payable by cash or check only.
REGISTRATION: PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED by calling (206) 543-1171 or in person in Schmitz Hall, Room 440. Test format will be computer-based. Space is limited.
SCORES: Your CLEP exam scores are available immediately, unless you are taking the English Composition Exam with essay. If you want your scores sent to your college, you must provide the correct CLEP code number of the school on your answer sheet at the time you take the exam.

Prior to taking your exam, go to http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_clep/searchCLEPColleges.jsp to find the CLEP code number for the school where you would like your score report sent.

If no code is entered at the time of testing, CLEP will charge a $20 transcript fee to send scores to your college.
STUDY: For more information, please visit the CLEP test preparation website at http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/prep.html.
ON THE DAY OF THE TEST: The examinee must bring both test fees (see above) and valid government-issued picture identification that includes photo and signature that exactly matches the name used to register for the test.

If you arrive after the scheduled check-in time, or if you arrive without proper identification, you will not be admitted to the test.

For information regarding individual exams, please visit the CLEP website at:

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/exams.html.
RETESTS: Test-takers must wait six (6) months (180 calendar days) from their last test date to retest on the same CLEP title(s).
QUESTIONS: For questions regarding other testing locations, score reports, candidate information, bulletin, etc., please call CLEP at (800) 257-9558.
EXCEPTIONS: Please note: We do not provide optional essays for Analyzing and Interpreting Literature, American Literature, College Composition Modular, or English Literature. College Composition is the only test which has an integrated mandatory essay scored by CLEP.

Test Schedule and Location

Tests are scheduled by individual appointment, Monday - Thursday, during regular office hours. Test location is 440 Schmitz Hall, 1410 NE Campus Parkway, Seattle, WA 98195. Please call (206) 543-1171 to schedule your appointment.

 

To request disability accommodation for testing, please contact the OEA Testing Center at (206) 543-1171 or via email at oeatests@u.washington.edu before registering for the test.