What are CLEP-SE?

CLEP-SE is a group of end-of-course examinations designed to test a students’ knowledge of specific course material. Each examination is composed of an objective test and most English examinations require an essay test. A list of the objective and essay examinations and the credits available is listed below. The fee is $77.00 for each examination paid on the day of testing using a credit card or check (made payable to CLEP), PLUS A $30.00 NON-REFUNDABLE service fee per examination submitted with your Registration Form using cash, check or money order (payable to CSU). Testing time for each objective test is 90 minutes, and for the essay section an additional 90 minutes. A book which gives a brief description of each examination and sample questions is available from the CLEP program or most major bookstores.

How Much Credit Does CSU Grant for CLEP-SE?

A maximum of 44 semester hour credits earned by way of CLEP-SE may be credited toward a bachelor’s degree. A score of 52 (generally the 60th percentile) on the objective test, and on the essay test a “satisfactory” evaluation by the appropriate department is required.

Who is Eligible to Take the Subject Examinations?

Any freshman, sophomore, or junior year student who feels he/she can qualify for credit, and who does not already have credit for a subject, may take a subject examination. Senior year status must receive approval from their academic advisor prior to taking any CLEP examinations. The examinations may be taken prior to enrollment, but only matriculated CSU students will receive credit. A currently enrolled CSU student should consult his/her college advisor before arranging to take a subject examination.

How Do I Take the Test?

An Information for Candidates book, including the registration form, can be downloaded from www.collegeboard.com/clep. It should be completed and sent to Testing Services, Rhodes Tower, Room 1237. Your unofficial score report is generated immediately after the examination; an official report is mailed to the institution you designate on the day of testing in approximately 2 weeks. If you have any questions about the registration process or about special arrangements for testing students with a disability, call Testing Services, (216)687-2272.

What Procedures are Followed for Granting Credits?

Be sure to indicate on the test registration form that you wish a copy of your scores be sent to CSU. The Office of Admissions will notify you by mail of the credit granted. Questions regarding the applicability of CLEP credits toward degree requirements should be directed to your academic advisor or the Dean’s Office.

You can also download a PDF version of CLEP-SUBJECT EXAMINATIONS.

A schedule of testing dates and registration deadlines for 2010-2011 are as follows:

Your unofficial score report is generated immediately after the examination with the exception of College Composition & the College Board will mail an official report to the university you designate on the test date in approximately 2 weeks. If you have questions about registration for the test or special arrangements for testing students with disabilities, call Testing Services, (216)687-2272.

Registration forms and the $30.00 NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-TRANSFERABLE service fee per examination in the form of a check or money order, made payable to Cleveland State University (CSU) must be received by the close of registration date.

Examination times for the above test dates are 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Please include on your Registration-Admission Form, #12, your 1st & 2nd test date & include your time choice. Due to limited capacity, there is NO guarantee you will receive the date and/or time you request. Registration will be on a first come/first serve basis.