College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

This table consists only of those CLEP tests that are accepted for credit at UA Little Rock. There are other CLEP exams. If they’re not listed here and you’re curious about credit awarded, please contact the dean or chair of your department. If you are attempting to earn credit at another institution, you may take any CLEP test that is listed on the current CLEP website. Of course, you should make sure that your institution gives credit for the test(s) you take.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you do not pass your CLEP test but wish to try again, you must wait a minimum of THREE MONTHS before retesting in that particular subject. UA Little Rock requires that one wait six months before repeating some tests, while some exams may not be repeated for credit consideration.

CLEP Test Title (by Department)	May be Repeated	Paper Scorea	Computer Scorea	UA Little Rock Credit Awarded
Accounting
Financial Accounting	May not be repeated	n/a	50	ACCT 2310, Principles of Accounting I
Biology
Biology	n/a	50	50	No longer accepted for credit as of 8/28/2018 (Previously: BIOL 1401, Science of Biology)
Computer Science
Information Systems (Prior to 10/15 Information Systems & Computer Applications)	n/a	n/a	n/a	No credit
Economics and Finance
Principles of Microeconomics	3 months	n/a	50	ECON 2322, Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics	3 months	n/a	50	ECON 2323, Principles of Macroeconomics
Educational Leadership
Introduction to Educational Psychology	3 months	47	50	EDFN 3320, Introduction to Educational Psychology
English & Rhetoric
American Literature	6 months	6 months	50	ENGL 3323, American Literature III
English Literature	n/a	n/a	50	ENGL 3331, British Literature I
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature	3 months	54b on multiple-choice	50b on multiple-choice	ENGL 2337, World Literature
Humanities	May not be repeated	n/a	65	ENGL 2337, World Literature
English Composition
English Composition (Multiple-choice test only. Discontinued July 1, 2010.)	3 months	420	50	RHET 1311, Composition I
English Composition with Essay (Discontinued July 1, 2010.)	3 months	n/a	50 to 62	RHET 1311, Composition I
English Composition with Essay (Discontinued July 1, 2010.)	3 months	n/a	63	RHET 1311 and RHET 1312, Composition I and Composition II
Freshman College Composition (Discontinued July 1, 2010.)	3 months	n/a	50	RHET 1311, Composition I
College Composition Modular	3 months	n/a	50	RHET 1311, Composition I
College Composition	3 months	n/a	50	RHET 1311 and RHET 1312, Composition I and Composition II
Foreign Languages
French Language	3 months	39	50c	FREN 1311 and 1312, Elementary French I and II
French Language	3 months	42	59	FREN 1311, 1312 and 2311, Elementary French I, II, and Intermediate French I
Spanish Language	3 months	45	50	SPAN 1311 and 1312, Elementary Spanish I and II
Spanish Language	3 months	50	63e (56 if tested prior to August 2007)	SPAN 1311,1312 and 2311, Elementary Spanish I, II, and Intermediate Spanish I
Other Foreign Language	3 months	n/a	60	LANG 1311, 1312, 2311, Elementary Language I, II, and Intermediate Language I
History
History of the United States I	3 months	53	54	HIST 2311, U.S. History to 1877
History of the United States II	3 months	n/a	55	HIST 2312, U.S. History Since 1877
Social Sciences and History	3 months	n/a	n/a	No credit awarded
Western Civilization I	3 months	n/a	57	HIST 1311, History of Civilization I
Western Civilization II	3 months	n/a	56	HIST 1312, History of Civilization II
Management
Principles of Management	3 months	50	50	MGMT 1300, Introduction to Business
Marketing
Principles of Marketingf	3 months	n/a	50	MKTG 3350, Principles of Marketing
Introductory Business Law	6 months	n/a	50	MKTG 2380, Legal Environment of Business
Mathematics
Calculus	6 months	46	55	MATH 1451, Calculus I
College Algebra	6 months	50	53	MATH 1302, College Algebra
College Mathematics	6 months	n/a	50	MATH 1321, Quantitative and Mathematical Reasoning
Precalculus	6 months	n/a	55	MATH 1302, College Algebra
Trigonometry (Discontinued July 1, 2006. The Trig Departmental Exam has been substituted.)	n/a	54	58	MATH 1303, Trigonometry
Physics
Natural Sciences	3 months	n/a	55	PHYS 1310, Physical Concepts
Natural Sciences	3 months	n/a	70	PHYS 1321, College Physics I
Political Science
American Government	3 months	55	55	POLS 1310, American National Government
Psychology
Human Growth & Development	3 months	57	70	PSYC 1000, Lower Level Credit
Introductory Psychology	3 months	57	64	PSYC 2300, Psychology and the Human Experience
Sociology
Introductory Sociology	3 months	60	59	SOCI 2300, Introduction to Sociology

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^a Required scores changed in July 2001 as CLEP tests became computer-based. “Paper Score” refers to scores earned on pencil/paper tests during the 2000-2001 testing year. “Computer Score” refers to scores earned on computer-based tests in July 2001 or later. CLEP scores are reported on a scale of 20 to 80. The minimum scores are based on this scale. They are not percentage scores.

^b One must pass the multiple choice test AND an essay test.

^c IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING FRENCH: April 17, 2008, changes were made in the content of the test, and the required scores were changed. The score you need will depend upon when you tested. You can tell by looking at your score report – if it shows a recommended score of 62 for 12 hours, you tested under the old guidelines (62 for 12 hours and 56 for 9 hours). If your score report shows a recommended score of 59 for 12 hours, you tested under the new guideline (59 for 12 hours and 54 for 9 hours). The score of 50 for 6 credit hours has not changed.

^d IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING GERMAN: June 25, 2008, changes were made in the content of the test, and the required scores were changed. The score you need will depend upon when you tested. You can tell by looking at your score report – if it shows a recommended score of 63 for 12 hours, you tested under the old guidelines (63 for 12 hours and 57 for 9 hours). If your score report shows a recommended score of 60 for 12 hours, you tested under the new guidelines (60 for 12 hours and 55 for 9 hours). The score of 50 for 6 credit hours has not changed.

^e IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING SPANISH: In August 2007, changes were made in the content of the test, and the required scores were changed. The score you need will depend upon when you tested. You can tell by looking at your score report — if it shows a recommended score of 66 for 12 hours, you tested under the old guidelines (66 for 12 hours and 58 for 9 hours). If your score report shows a recommended score of 63 for 12 hours, you tested under the new guidelines (63 for 12 hours and 56 for 6 hours). The score of 50 for 6 credit hours has not changed.

^f Test may only be taken once to be considered for credit at UA Little Rock.

1. Decide which CLEP test(s) to take.
   • Refer to the UA Little Rock credit table for a list of approved tests.
   • Testing Services administers all CLEP tests, including those that are not accepted for credit at UA Little Rock.
   • Examinees are permitted to take up to two(2) 90-minute tests (one after the other) during a single appointment. You may register for as many tests as you wish, but only 2 will be administered in a single day.
   • Students seeking credit at other institutions should check with their school for approved tests. Additional information can be found under Credit at Other Institutions.
2. Create an online account through the CLEP My Account registration portal.
3. Register online for your test(s).
   • Be prepared to submit the CLEP test fee at the time you register.
   • Schedule your appointment to test at the UA Little Rock Testing Services computer lab. You will be required to submit the test administration fee and the additional essay fee (if required) at the time you schedule your appointment. Additional fee information is available.
   • Military personnel and civilian employees may be eligible for reimbursement of the CLEP fee, but the UA Little Rock test administration and essay fee will not be waived or reimbursed. For reimbursement, refer to CLEP for Military, DANTES Eligibility Chart, and the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs. UA Little Rock is not part of this process.
4. Print-out your registration ticket. You must present your registration ticket on your appointment date to verify your registration with CLEP. You may not test without it.
5. Review the Test Day – What to Bring section for test center regulations and policies.
6. Study for your test. Study materials are available in bookstores and on the College Board CLEP website.

Note: If you do not pass your CLEP test, and wish to try again, you must wait a minimum of THREE MONTHS before retesting in that particular subject. UA Little Rock policy may require that you wait six months or not be permitted to repeat a test. Check the table above for specifics.

CLEP tests are administered Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. During busy times, we may have to restrict CLEP administrations.

You may take up to two 90-minute exams (one after the other) at a single appointment time.

Schedule your appointment early! Computer space is limited and some dates fill-up quickly, especially at the end of each term.

Fees are required at the time you register with CLEP and schedule your appointment with UA Little Rock Testing Services. Note that the CLEP fee will increase from $89 to $90 on July 1, 2022.

On your test day, you will take the CLEP multiple-choice test first. If you achieve a passing score, according to UA Little Rock requirements, you will then take the essay test, if required. Results will be mailed to you usually within 2 weeks of the test date.

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1. One form of acceptable identification is required. It must be government issued, current, and have a photo. You will be asked to show this identification prior to testing. The last name on your primary ID must match the name on your registration ticket.
   • Driver’s license
   • Passport
   • Military ID
   • National ID
   • Tribal ID
   • Naturalization card
   • Certificate of citizenship or other government issued identification that includes your photograph, name, and signature.
   • If the test-taker is unable to provide a primary government-issued ID, then the College Board Student ID Form may be used for identification purposes.
   • The Student ID Form can be downloaded from the Exam Day Info page of the CLEP website: http://clep.collegeboard.org/exam-day-info. One can also contact CLEP Services at 800.257.9558, or 212.237.1311.
2. Print-out your registration ticket. UA Little Rock requires that you present your registration ticket on your appointment date to verify your registration with CLEP. You may not test without it.
3. Payment of the UA Little Rock test fee(s) is required at the time you schedule you appointment.
4. If a calculator is permitted for your test, it will be provided on your computer.
5. DO NOT bring food, drinks, gum, candy, etc. They are not permitted in our main office or testing lab.
   • Other items such as hats, purses, books, study guides, tissues, pens, pencils, paper, and bookbags are not permitted in the testing lab. If you must bring them, please be prepared to store them in a locker in our office.
   • Cell phones, pagers, watches, cameras, and other electronic devices are NOT permitted in the testing lab, even if they are turned off. Please do not bring these items with you, or be prepared to store them in a locker. Find out more by reading our policy regarding cell phones in the Testing Center.
6. Do not bring children with you. They are not permitted in the test room, and Testing Services staff is not permitted to provide child care. Additionally, children may not be left unsupervised.

Before beginning your exam, spend some time on the CLEP tutorial to familiarize yourself with the testing software.

You will receive your score immediately after testing with the exception of:

1. The “College Composition” test score will be sent to you from CLEP. Check CLEP Scoring for more information. (Note: The essay portion of the College Composition test must be typed. All other essays are handwritten.)
2. Handwritten essays will be scored in the appropriate academic department. We cannot guarantee a turnaround date for essays that are graded by UA Little Rock departments.  It can often take an extended amount of time for such an essay to be graded.  Please plan accordingly.

Take your personal copy of your score report with you. The College Board (the company that owns CLEP) will send an official copy to the college or university that you indicated on the computer. Official score reports usually reach the recipients within two weeks of your test date. Please note that UA Little Rock does not send scores to other institutions.

If you are applying for credit at UA Little Rock and you passed your exam, your credit will be processed after you complete your exam. You must be accepted for admission to UA Little Rock for credits to be posted.

If you do not pass your CLEP test but wish to try again, you must wait a minimum of THREE MONTHS before retesting in that particular subject. UA Little Rock policy varies. You may be required to wait six months before retesting or may not be permitted to repeat an exam at all for credit consideration. Refer to the “UA Little Rock Credit” table for the required wait time for your exam.

Testing Services and the Disability Resource Center (DRC) have collaborated to improve the way students are accommodated in academic testing. For more detailed information, visit Accommodated Exams in Testing Services for UA Little Rock course-based testing.

CLEP accommodation policy can be found online in the booklet Information for Test Takers

CLEP credit comes from colleges and universities, not from CLEP scores. Sometimes students think that taking a CLEP test means automatic college credit wherever they enroll, or even if they don’t enroll anywhere. This is not the case.

When you take a CLEP test, you must send the score to an approved college or university if you want credit. Even if you earn an outstanding score on a CLEP test, you still have no credit until that score has been sent to and approved by your college or university.

Remember that CLEP policies vary from campus to campus. Do not take CLEP tests until you are sure where you will attend and what that school’s policies are.

To earn CLEP credit at UA Little Rock, you must submit a current CLEP transcript, and make the required score set by UA Little Rock faculty.

If you have never attended UA Little Rock and do not plan to attend UA Little Rock, please do not send your CLEP scores to UA Little Rock. No credits can be awarded unless you are currently enrolled and are attending courses.

UA Little Rock is an open center for any person who wants to take a CLEP test. If you wish to earn credit at some other institution, make sure you find out which CLEP tests are accepted for credit and what the cutoff scores are for that institution. Cut-scores vary from school to school. If you do not know the required score for your test, you will not know if you passed!

Before the test begins, you will select the institution where you want your official score report sent. All colleges and universities that are approved to receive CLEP scores will be listed on the CLEP website.

Check the list of Colleges and Universities that grant CLEP credit by using the College Board’s CLEP College database. If you do NOT see your school listed, contact your school NOW and ask how to have your scores sent to them. If they give you a mailing address, bring it with you on your test date. Code numbers are NOT necessary.