Credit By Exam

The College Level Examination Program is a testing program which enables students to receive course credit by taking an exam. Students can earn up to 30 semester hours of credit by exam.

Prior to enrollment, new students who have not attempted college credit before may submit acceptable scores from a general or subject exam and will receive credit only in those subjects in which they have not earned academic credit. Enrolled students are eligible to take subject examinations only if they have not attempted the course.

Students may not attempt credit by examination for a course in which they have received failing grades or for a basic course in those areas in which they have acceptable college credit for more advanced courses. New students may want to arrange to take the test(s) during orientation or prior to regular registration to facilitate their advising and enrollment. Test results are received immediately since the test is on computer except for the Analysis & Interpretation of Literature (ENG 2301), which requires an acceptable essay graded by the SRSU English department.

If a student has withdrawn from a course – has a “W” – and wishes to take a CLEP test for that subject, he or she must present a letter to the Testing Center from their advisor on SRSU letterhead or an email from the advisor authorizing the student to test.

Registration and Fees

Students who are eligible to earn credit through CLEP follow these steps to register, pay and schedule their CLEP exam:

1. To confirm eligibility for CLEP, contact the Office of the Registrar by email – registrar@sulross.edu or 432-837-8049 or in-person located on the 1st floor of the Briscoe Administration Building (BAB) Room 104.
2. Once eligibility is confirmed, students will need to create a student account, register, and purchase their exam through The College Board. Exam fees go directly to the College Board and cost $97.00 per exam.
3. After registering and purchasing your exam ticket, you will need to schedule your exam with the Testing Center. For more information regarding scheduling your exam, please contact the Testing Center at 432-837-8178 or email testing@sulross.edu.
4. Print off your exam ticket or save it digitally. Upon arrival at your scheduled appointment, you will need to present your exam ticket and a current photo ID for check-in.
5. Prior to check-in, a $35.00 administration fee will need to be paid in association with the Testing Center. This fee can be collected on the day of testing or paid prior to through the online marketplace.

Restrictions

Scores are sent to the student and to the registrar of each designated school between two and four weeks after the test. CLEP exams may not be retaken for three months. Each test is about 90 minutes in length, and optional essays require additional time.

When

CLEP tests will be available throughout the semester. A reservation for a test date may be made by contacting the Office of Career Services and Testing at (432) 837-8178.

Practice test site for CLEP exams

Tests Offered

Sul Ross State University faculty have approved credit for most CLEP exams. To request credit for other exams, consult with the Dean of Registration and Records. Tests approved for credit at SRSU, include:

Additionally, from here on (as of October 14^th, 2025), all CLEP related examinees will be required to read, agree to, and sign the Sul Ross State University Testing Center Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology and Medical Device Agreement Form prior to the administration of the exam.