CLEP Exam Equivalencies

The College-Level Examinations Program (CLEP) was designed by The College Board to enable both traditional and nontraditional students to receive college-level credit by examination.  There are two types of examinations offered – the General Examinations and the Subject Examinations.  Information may be obtained and arrangements made for taking the tests by contacting the University Testing Service, Room C81, Andrew G. Clark Building, or by phoning (970) 491-6498, or see the CollegeBoard website for a list of test centers. 

General Examinations:

The General Examinations measure college-level achievement in five basic areas of the liberal arts: English composition, humanities, mathematics, natural sciences, and social science/history. General Examinations meeting the below outlined scores will be granted elective credit, and will count towards graduation. Credit granted cannot be used to meet the University composition or mathematics requirements.

Subject Examinations:

The Subject Examinations measure achievement in specific college courses. Students scoring 50 or higher on a computer-based specific Subject Examination(s) will be granted credit in the amount allowed for the Colorado State equivalent course or courses, except for French and Spanish Languages - 4 semesters (see chart below).  Students who are enrolled in or who have successfully completed a course at a higher level may NOT receive credit for a lower level prerequisite. These equivalencies are not eligible for re-evaluation.