College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP®)
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and Dantes Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) are administered in ACC’s Educational Resource Center, or "ER" (located on the lower level of the library). CLEP and DSST are two options provided by ACC as an opportunity to earn college credit. This test is given Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only, and should be scheduled a minimum of one week in advance. The total cost for each CLEP exam is $97.00. The total cost for each DSST exam is $100.00.
Before you register for a CLEP or DSST exam, check with your academic advisor to make sure the examination you wish to take is appropriate for your needs.
CLEP & DSST Registration Procedures
Test Dates: CLEP and DSST are offered by appointment only. Contact the Educational Resource Center at least one week prior to the date you wish to take the exam. Two hours should be blocked for each exam. Test candidates must provide their name, contact information, exam type (CLEP/DSST), and test title at the time of inquiry.
Due to high demand, there may be a waiting period before available test dates. Please plan your testing schedule accordingly.
How to Register: You must call ACC’s Educational Resource Center, located on the lower level of the library, to set up a testing appointment. If you have questions, you may contact the ER at 404-460-2480 or by e-mail.
Cost: Two separate payments are required. A registration fee of $20 must accompany the registration form in order to schedule an appointment. This fee must be paid to the Business Office a minimum of 48 hours before the test appointment, or the appointment may be cancelled. This fee may be paid in person (cash or credit card) or over the phone with a credit card. Contact Lori Barnes at 404-460-2475 or by e-mail.
The Exam fee for CLEP is $77 and for DSST is $80, and may be paid by credit card only on the day of the exam. This fee is paid directly to CLEP or DSST during the registration process.
Rescheduling, Missed Appointments, Cancellations and Refunds: All tests must be scheduled and completed within 30 days of receipt of your payment. You are allowed one reschedule. If you fail to arrive at the test site, or arrive to be seated 15 minutes later than your scheduled test time, you will not receive a refund. To reschedule a test, you must call at least 24 hours before your appointment time. If you reschedule within 24 hours of your scheduled exam, your will forfeit your testing fee.
If you are a student with a documented disability, you must submit written documentation from your current institution with your CLEP Registration Form before you can schedule an appointment.
You may also click here to download a brochure from the College Board about CLEP.
Some military personnel and civilian employees are eligible for DANTES-funded CLEP examinations. Click here for more information.
Click here for a list of answers to frequently asked questions about CLEP.
Quick Facts About CLEP:
Institutions grant from 3 to 12 college credits for each CLEP exam taken.
- CLEP is administered on a computer and exams are available year-round.
- The tests are timed and are 90 minutes long.
- You must wait at least six months to repeat an exam after you have taken it.
- With the exception of English Composition with Essay, exams are composed primarily of multiple-choice questions. Some mathematics exams include fill-in type questions.
- All exams are scored on a scale of 20 to 80. The recommended credit-granting score for all exams is 50, a score representative of a grade of C.
- There is no penalty for guessing; students are encouraged to answer every question on their exam.
- Score reports are available immediately upon completion of the exam. Students know right away how they performed. Scores for English Composition with Essay are available 2-3 weeks after the exam date.
- More than 5 million people have taken CLEP exams since its inception in 1967.
For more information on CLEP, contact us at 404-460-2480 or
by e-mail. You may also visit us in the Educational Recource Center in the Library.