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(CLEP) College Level Examination Program

 

  • Fulfill a graduation requirement!

  • Save time and money!

  • Advance to higher-level classes!


You can receive credit for what you already know by earning qualifying scores on any one of twenty College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams accepted for credit at Northern Arizona University. These exams are scored on a pass/fail basis and do not affect a student’s GPA. Students should consult an academic advisor and the NAU catalog to determine how CLEP credits will count toward liberal studies/or degree requirements. Please see the NAU catalog, “Credit-by-Exam,” for more information about policies.

CLEP exams are computer-based. CLEPs take approximately 90 minutes. The cost of a CLEP exam is $105 as of July 1, 2008. CLEP exams are administered by appointment during regular testing hours and at freshman orientation.

How to register for CLEP exams:

  1. Read NAU CLEP Policies on this web site and “Credit-by-Exam” in the NAU Academic Catalog.
  2. Determine which CLEP exams you would like to take. Make sure that the exam is accepted for credit at Northern Arizona University. Consult with an academic advisor and the NAU Catalog to determine how the credit will apply to your liberal studies requirements or degree. View information on CLEP exams accepted for NAU credit.
  3. Please register through the online registration system. Registration is also available in person through the front desk at the Counseling & Testing Center or by phone at (928) 523-2261.
  4. For more information about the College Level Examination Program, or to obtain study materials, visit the College Board web site.

 

The College Board CLEP

 

Please email your questions about testing at Northern Arizona University to Testing@nau.edu.