College Level Examination Program Testing 

The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) awards college credit to students demonstrating achievement in a subject by means of a computer-based exam.  Students who have not previously transferred in four credits during the final 30 credits may transfer up to four CLEP credits within the final 30 credits. Cedar Crest awards credit for specific examinations, department-approved, that are applicable to the liberal arts curriculum when students receive the minimum required score.  Students should refer to the minimum score requirements located on the Academic Services section of MyCedarCrest.

The following subject examinations have been approved by departments for transfer credit:

American History I & II, American Literature, Analysis and Interpretation of Literature, Business Law, Calculus and Elementary Functions, English Literature, French (Level 1), Freshman College Composition, General Biology, General Chemistry, German, Introduction to Educational Psychology, Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Sociology, Principles of Accounting, Principles of Macroeconomics, Principles of Microeconomics, Spanish, and Western Civilization I and II

CLEP exams in languages do not fulfill the global studies liberal arts curriculum requirement.

All CLEP exams are taken either at an approved CLEP testing center or online with remote proctoring. Scores are made available immediately upon exam completion. Once completed, an official transcript will need to be sent to Cedar Crest College.

It is recommended that you confirm that the course you choose meets your needs. To do so, please discuss this option with your academic advisor and the Registrar's Office. All tests are $95.00 and this fee is not covered under financial aid.

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