COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM (CLEP)
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a group of standardized tests created and administered by College Board. These tests assess college-level knowledge in thirty-six subject areas and provide a mechanism for earning college credits without taking college courses. As a College of Professional Studies (CPS) student, you can gain credit by means of the CLEP Subject Examinations as long as:
- The credit is applicable to your degree program
- Credit will be given for the Subject Examinations listed below and NOT for the CLEP General Examinations
CLEP = TRANSFER CREDITS
Note: Villanova considers credits earned through the CLEP Subject Examinations transfer credits. Villanova will apply a maximum of 60 transfer credits, from any combination of appropriate sources toward your degree program.
EXAM DETAILS
When registering for any CLEP test, the numerical code for Villanova University is 2959; your score report will be sent directly to the College of Professional Studies. Your record will carry notation of credit for the courses specified, but will not carry a grade. Thus, CLEP Subject Examinations will not have an effect on your cumulative average.
CLEP EXAMINATIONS WITH A SCORE OF 60+ ARE ACCEPTED FOR THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS
American Government
History of US I (& II)
American Literature
English Literature
General Biology
General Chemistry
Introductory Psychology
Human Growth & Development
Calculus with Elementary Functions
Introductory Sociology
Western Civilization II
AREA CLEP TEST CENTERS
Bucks County Community College: Newtown 215-968-8466
Delaware County Community College: Media 610-359-5322
Delaware Valley Four-Year Independent College: Doylestown 215-345-1500
Drexel University: Philadelphia 215-895-2594
Gwynedd-Mercy University: Upper Gwynedd 215-646-7300
Immaculata University: Immaculata 610-647-4400 x3239