CLEP is the most widely accepted credit-by-examination program in the country. There are 35 different examinations which allow a student to demonstrate knowledge in a wide range of subjects. This knowledge may have come from school, on the job, or through independent reading, observation, or study. The CLEP examinations are offered by the College Board and are administered at more than 1400 locations.

CLEP is administered as a computer-based test. For additional information about CLEP, including descriptions of CLEP exams, a listing of test centers, and important CLEP addresses and phone numbers, visit the College Board's CLEP web site.

Temple is an "open" testing center -- anyone who is properly registered may test here. It is critical, however, that persons considering taking a CLEP Test first gather all relevant information about their institution's CLEP credit-granting policies. Policies vary among institutions concerning the CLEP examinations that are acceptable for credit.

• If you are a student at an institution other than Temple, you must contact someone who has knowledge of the institution's policies regarding CLEP. An adviser or Dean are examples of authorities who might possess such information or could refer you to a knowledgeable source.
• If you are a Temple student, you must also find out which CLEP examinations are acceptable for your purposes. You must check with the Dean of the College in which you are enrolled, and the Dean of the College that would offer the course equivalent of the examination you wish to take. For example, if you are a Business student and wish to take the CLEP Western Civilization (a Liberal Arts subject) exam for credit, you must receive approval from the Dean of the School of Business and the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts.
• Temple University students who are considering a CLEP exam should consult the Undergraduate Bulletin for current credit-granting policies.

CLEP Exams are administered at Temple several days per month, by appointment only.  In general, testing occurs during the third week of the month on a Thursday and a Friday. Appointments for each month are made available on the first day of the month and on subsequent days until all appointments for that month are filled. Thus, appointments are made available on a 'first come, first served' basis.

Appointments may be made by telephone (215.204.8611) or in person (1200 Carnell Hall, 1803 N Broad St.,Temple University).Office hours are: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Testing fees (currently, $65 to College Board and $20 to Temple University) are paid on the day of testing. Instructions for fee payments are given when an appointment is made.