Anyone may earn college credit by examination for acceptable scores on the CLEP. The CLEP is computer based testing. All results are submitted to and evaluated by the Offices of Admissions and Records, which place earned credit on students' transcripts. CLEP credits do not affect a student's GPA. Scores are viewed on the computer after the exam. Admissions and Records will send a letter approximately 3 weeks after receiving passing CLEP score results. Passing scores for MTSU are equal to or greater than 50.

Click here to see the table for the courses that MTSU gives CLEP credit.

Two (2) forms of ID are required:

Primary ID must have photo and signature

• Valid driver's license
• Military ID
• Passport
• State or Federal ID

Secondary ID can have photo and/or signature

• Employee photo ID
• Student photo ID
• Credit card w/photo
• Social Security card

Important: Applicants must not have notation of the course on the official transcript for which credit is recommended. If a student has a "W" or "F" in a course or is currently enrolled and cannot drop without a grade, CLEP is not allowed. This includes both MTSU & transfer records.

Refund/Forfeiture Policy

The testing fee is nonrefundable! If you need to reschedule, you must call prior to your scheduled test date to set up another appointment.

Costs Per Test

• $25.00 to MTSU (additional $10.00 if an essay is required for an English CLEP)
• $72.00 to CLEP

Each test is 90 minutes. Any English CLEP requires an essay if credit is desired for MTSU. An essay (handwritten on exam day) is an extra 90 minutes.

You may contact Educational Testing Service (ETS) at 1-800-257-9558.

How to Study for CLEP Exams

1. Study the textbook the professors are using in classes.
2. Study the CLEP Study Guides for the particular subject.
3. Visit iStudySmart.com (on-line study course)
4. Visit CollegeBoard.com/CLEP and download practice tests.
5. Visit www.instantcert.com (on-line study course)