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CLEP Exam Information

 

The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams allow students who feel that they already have sufficient knowledge in a given subject to accelerate their learning by taking an examination in a particular subject. If the student receives a passing grade (as defined by their college institution) on the test, the course will then be defined as "equivalent."

General Information:

Students may obtain up to 60 credits (Baccaluareate) or 30 credits (Associate) toward their degree from credits earned from the  Advanced Placement or CLEP (College Level Examination Program) 

College credit may be granted to entering students who perform satisfactorily on the College Level Examination Program® (CLEP), The following regulations apply to students who earn credit and/or advanced standing:

  • Credit will be granted on CLEP examinations on the basis of the York College of Pennsylvania CLEP Equivalency report. No more than six (6) credits shall be granted for any one of the tests. To obtain credit the student must score above 50 in each test and meet any other requirements specified on the Equivalency report or by the College.
  • CLEP examinations may not be scheduled within the final 30-credit residency period.
  • The department chair and Dean of Academic Affairs will determine what is a satisfactory score on performance tests used by the College other than the College Board Advanced Placement Examinations, College Level Examination Program, and the American College Testing/PEP examinations.

Questions & Answers

1. How do I register?

Complete the CLEP Registration-Admission Form and submit it to the Registrar's Office at least two weeks prior to the test date:

Registrar's Office
CLEP Registration
York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA 17403-3651

For information and a registration booklet, you may e-mail lprowell@ycp.edu or contact:
CLEP information at 717.815.6667
OR
Registrar's Office at 717.815.1273
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. (Fall and Spring)
Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, 8-11:30 a.m. (Summer)

2. What are the test dates and times?

CLEP tests are scheduled at York College according to the dates listed below:

May:
Thursday, 5/2/2013  6:30 PM
Monday, 5/13/2013  6:30 PM
Sunday, 5/19/2013  10:00 AM
Wednesday, 5/29/2013  6:30 PM

June:
Saturday, 6/1/2013 10:00 AM
Thursday, 6/6/2013 6:30 PM
Tuesday, 6/18/2013 6:30 PM
Wednesday, 6/26/2013 6:30 PM
Saturday, 6/29/2013 10:00 AM

July:
Monday, 7/1/2013 6:30 PM
Tuesday, 7/9/2013 6:30 PM
Monday, 7/29/2013 6:30 PM

August:
Sunday, 8/18/2013 10:00 AM
Tuesday, 8/20/2013 6:30 PM
Sunday, 8/25/2013 10:00 AM
Wednesday, 8/28/2013 6:30 PM

3. What are the fees and other costs for CLEP exams?

CLEP Exam fee:

The fee for each CLEP exam is $80. 

You may register for a maximum of two exams per test date.

You may pay the Exam Fee by credit card, check, or money order. Please include a separate check or money order for each exam you are taking, made payable to College-Level Examination Program.
If you are paying the Exam Fee by credit card, you may make payment online when you arrive at the test center to take your exam.

Service fee:

York College also requires a separate nonrefundable Service Fee of $15 per test date (check or money order only, made payable to York College of Pennsylvania.


If you are paying the Exam Fee and/or the Service Fee by check or money order, all fees MUST be submitted with the registration form. If you are paying the Exam Fee by credit card, you may make payment online when you arrive at the test center to take your exam.

4. Where will the tests be given?

CLEP exams are given on the York College campus, in PAC 187 (adjoining the Humanities Center.) (Signs will be posted inside the building.)

5. What else do I need to know?

The lower portion of the CLEP Registration-Admission Form will be returned to you by York College after your registration has been processed. Information will be included about where and when you should report and what you should bring with you on the day of the test. NOTE: Beginning with the Fall 2005 semester, York College will no longer accept Foreign Language CLEP credits for use in York College curriculums. We will still offer the exams for students from other colleges, but York College students will not be allowed to apply those credits toward their degrees.

ATTENTION York College Students: York College policy requires that the final 30 credits toward a student's degree must be taken in residence. Please be sure you are in compliance with this requirement before registering for a CLEP examination.

6. What if the College is closed due to inclement weather?

If the College is closed and classes are canceled due to inclement weather on the day of scheduled CLEP testing, the testing will be canceled for that date. Closings and cancellations are announced on local radio stations and the College homepage.