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The FSU Center for Assessment and Testing offers CLEP exams on a walk-in basis in a safe, comfortable, and convenient environment. The facility offers over 100 state-of-the-art computer testing stations, as well as separate rooms to accommodate students with special testing needs.

Extended business hours will continue throughout the summer, allowing working students and professionals to take exams without having to change their work schedules or take time off. Test Center business hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Fridays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Note that the last seating is 2 ¼ hours before closing.

CLEP is administered on a walk-in basis, and there is no need to schedule in advance.

CLEP Tests Available

Most CLEP exams take about two hours to complete. The following table lists the exam(s) and the equivalent course which FSU accepts for credit. Non-FSU students should contact their home institution for course/credit equivalency. Test descriptions in the links below include specific information on knowledge and skills required for each test as well as preparation resources.

CLEP Exam*	Credit Equivalent	Granted Course
College Algebra	3	MAC 1105
American Government	3	POS 1041
American Literature	3	AML 1000
General Biology	3	BSC 1005
Intro to Business Law	3	BUL 2241
Calculus with Elementary Functions	3	MAC 2233
Chemistry, General	3	CHM 1020
Educational Psychology, Intro. to	3	EDP 1002
English Composition with Essay	3	ENC 1101
English Literature	3	ENL 1000
Financial Accounting	3	ACG 1001
History of the U.S. to 1877	3	AMH 2010
History of the U.S. from 1865	3	AMH 2020
Humanities	3	HUM 2235
Human Growth & Development	3	DEP 2004
Information Systems & Computer Applications	3	CGS 2060
Macroeconomics, Principles of	3	ECO 2013
Management, Principles of	3	MAN 2021
Marketing, Principles of	3	MAR 2011
Mathematics, College	3	MGF 1107 or MGF 1106
Microeconomics, Principles of	3	ECO 2023
Pre-Calculus	5	MAC 1147
Psychology, Introductory	3	PSY 2012
Sociology, Introductory	3	SYG 1000
Western Civilization I, to 1648	3	EUH 2000
Western Civilization II, from 1648	3	EUH 2001
French 4**
German 4**
Spanish 4**

*This list does not include CLEP exams not accepted by FSU.
** Course equivalents for Modern Languages Exams are based on score.

Frequently Asked Questions About CLEP

How do I get credit for CLEP?
If you choose, an official score report will automatically be forwarded to the school of your choice. You may also choose to receive an unofficial copy of your score for your records immediately after the examination (except for English Composition with Essay).

If you do not indicate where you would like your score sent on the day of the test, you can always request a transcript at a later time for a fee. Just submit the Transcript Request Form that’s available on the CLEP web site.

What should I bring on exam day?
Please bring two forms of identification to the test center. Your primary ID must include your photo and signature; e.g., a driver’s license or passport. Your secondary ID must have a signature and/or photo; e.g., a Social Security card or student ID card. Note that student/college ID cards are acceptable only as a secondary form of ID.

Cell phones, calculators, PDAs of any kind, beepers, alarm watches, books, papers, and food are not allowed in the testing room. A calculator is provided if your exam requires you to use one. Each exam lasts approximately two hours, so please plan accordingly.

I’m ready to take a CLEP exam. What do I do?

Current FSU students
• Contact your advisor or FSU admissions to determine which CLEP exams are best suited for you, and to ensure that you may receive credit for taking them. Please note that the Test Center staff cannot advise you on which tests to take nor on credit you may receive from FSU.

FSU Applicants

• Check with FSU Admissions before selecting CLEP exams.
• After consulting with admissions, bring your payment method and two forms of ID to the Testing Center in University Center C, Suite 1200.  CLEP Exams are administered on a walk-in basis during our hours of operation.

Note that candidates with disabilities who require accommodations at the test site must make arrangements well in advance of the test date.

Students may not repeat an exam within 6 months of the testing date. CLEP exams repeated earlier than 6 months will be canceled and your test fees will be forfeited.

How much does it cost?
There is a $70 exam fee, payable by credit card (preferably) or money order, made payable to CLEP. A non-refundable $15 administration fee (money order made payable to FSU, or FSU Card Smartchip - no cash, check, or credit card) is due at the time of testing.

There is no examination fee for military service members (Active Duty/Reserves/National Guard), but you will have to pay the college’s administration fee. Military personnel must present military ID and a second form of government-issued photo ID (such as a driver’s license or passport.)

Other Popular Tests

CLAST and FTCE are also popular tests offered. The College-Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) is an achievement test that helps meet basic college-level communications and mathematics skills. The Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE) is a requirement for education majors and teachers in the State of Florida. Seating times and registration requirements vary for different exams.

Contact Us

Please contact our staff for more information about any particular exam by calling us at (850) 644-8696, or via email.

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