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What is CLEP?
The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a series of computer-based exams that allows individuals an opportunity to demonstrate prior learning and earn college credit for that knowledge. The exams are composed of multiple-choice questions and are approximately 90 minutes long. Official score reports are available immediately after the test administration, allowing individuals to select appropriate courses when scheduling classes.

CLEP Subject Exams and Course Equivalents

CLEP Subject Examinations currently approved for credit at ULM and the ULM course equivalents are listed below. Please click on exam title for a detailed description.

CLEP Subject Exam Title ULM Course Equivalent Passing Score Credit Hours

Financial Accounting * Accounting 212 50 3

Biology Biology 101 - 102 50 4

Introductory Business Law Business Law 401 50 3

Chemistry Chemistry 107 - 108, 109 - 110 50 8

Information Systems and Computer Applications Computer Information Systems 350
50 3

Principles of Macroeconomics Economics 201 50 3

Principles of Microeconomics Economics 202 50 3

Freshman College Composition English 101 55 3

English Literature English 201 - 202 50 6

American Literature English 205 - 206 50 6

College French Language French 101 - 102 50 6

College German Language German 101 - 102 50 6

College Spanish Language Spanish 101 - 102 50 6

American Government Government 201 50 3

Western Civilization I History 111 50 3

Western Civilization II History 112 50 3

History of U.S. I History 201 50 3

History of U.S. II History 202 50 3

Principles of Management Management 301 50 3

Principles of Marketing Marketing 301 50 3

College Algebra Mathematics 111 50 3

Precalculus Mathematics 111-112 or Mathematics 113 50 6 OR 3

Calculus Mathematics 131 50 4

Introductory Psychology Psychology 201 50 3

Human Growth and Development** Psychology 278 50 3

Introduction to Educational Psychology Psychology 301 50 3

Introductory Sociology Sociology 101 50 3

NOTE: Examinations may be taken at any test center offering CLEP examinations; however, only the examinations listed above will be accepted for credit, provided official score reports are sent to ULM. In addition, other CLEP examination titles may be taken at ULM, regardless of whether they are accepted for credit at ULM. Please contact the ULM Testing Center to inquire about the registration procedure.

*Credit by examination in Accounting cannot be used toward a degree in Accounting at ULM, and it cannot be used to satisfy course requirements for taking the CPA exam in Louisiana.

**Credit by examination in Human Growth and Development cannot be used toward a degree in Nursing at ULM.

NOTE: Examinations may be taken at any university offering CLEP examinations; however, only the examinations listed will be accepted for credit and official scores must be sent to ULM.

Scheduling

CLEP testing appointments are available on Tuesdays at 8:00 am and 10:00 am and on Wednesdays at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. The appointment is two hours long and must be scheduled in advance. Examinations are administered on computer at the Testing Center throughout the year.

Registration

CLEP Testing is administered by appointment at the ULM Testing Center.

The registration form is available online or from the ULM Testing Center.

The fee is as follows:

Exam Fee: $72 to CLEP - College Level Examination Program
(Credit Card/Debit Card/Check/Money Order)

Registration Fee: $15 to ULM - University of Louisiana at Monroe
(Check/Money Order)

Reschedule Fee: $15 to ULM - University of Louisiana at Monroe
(Check/Money Order)

ULM Testing Policy

ULM testing policy prohibits cell phones, PDAs, audio and photographic devices, digital or beeping watches, large purses or bags, food, or drink at test administrations.

Exam Information

Exam descriptions, study guides, and other information are available on The College Board website (www.collegeboard.com/clep).

Identification Requirements

CLEP requires two forms of identification. You must bring a driver's license or state identification card AND one of the following: school ID, social security card, or passport. If you cannot meet these requirements, please contact the ULM Testing Center at 318-342-5336.

Calculator Policy

Calculator functions are provided within the delivery of the examination for subjects that permit the use of one. Educational Testing Service and College Board provide the policies for the use of calculators.

CLEP Passing Score Information At ULM

The passing scores for CLEP examinations are listed with the exams. Course credit is awarded for CLEP examinations and appears on transcripts. Courses passed by examination count toward graduation. However, no letter grade will be awarded and the grade will not be calculated in your total grade point average. If a passing score is earned, the University Registrar will enter the credit earned on the transcript as equivalent to the appropriate ULM course. Credit will be awarded to prospective ULM students only after they have enrolled at ULM. Universities awarding credit based on CLEP examinations have the right to set their own passing scores.

If you pass a CLEP subject examination for a course you are taking, you may (1) stay in the course and get the grade earned in class or (2) drop the course and receive credit by examination. If you drop the course to receive credit by examination, it must be dropped with a “W” by the official ULM catalog final day for dropping a subject for that semester or summer session. If the subject examination passed covers two courses, including a course you are taking, you may finish the course to earn a letter grade and quality points, and still receive credit by examination for the course you have not taken.

CLEP Retest Policy

The College Board provides the retest policy for the College Level Examination Program. A failed test may be repeated no sooner than six months after the initial date of the examination. Credit cannot be granted for any examination repeated before a six-month period has elapsed.

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