College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

Northwestern offers college credit for specific subjects through the College Level Examination program (CLEP).  CLEP provides a reliable and effective means for gaining credit, exemption, and placement.  The CLEP exams represent courses typical of the first two years of college study.  The specific exams for which Northwestern gives credit are listed at the bottom of this webpage.

CLEP Policy

In the event of a passing grade on a CLEP exam, the neutral grade of "S" and regular credit in the course are recorded on the student's record.  In the event of a lower than passing grade, no grade is recorded, and the student is not permitted to retake the examination.  Credit from CLEP exams is to be validated by the completion of at least 12 hours credit at Northwestern.

Northwestern is an open test center.  CLEP scores can be sent to other institutuions at the time of testing, but examinees should be aware that acceptance of these scores is subject to the policies of that institution, and it is the examinee's responsibility to check the policies before testing. CLEP exams for Northwestern are subject to the policy of the Advanced Standing Examination Program as stated in the Undergraduate Catalogue, Section V Advanced Standing.  The catalogue is available through Northwestern's website: www.nwosu.edu.

Location:
CLEP exams are given on the Alva campus in the Academic Success Center, located in the Industrial Education Building, Room 113.

The Exam Process:
CLEP exams are given on the computer.  Most are 90-minute exams; the College Composition exam is 120 minutes.  Allow extra time for the entire testing process.

Cost & Payment:
Each CLEP exam costs $97.00 total, with $20.00 paid to Northwestern Oklahoma State University prior to testing, and $77.00 paid to CLEP at the time of the exam. CLEP prefers credit card payment but will also accept check or money order.

Test Results:
Because the CLEP exam is given on the computer, score reports are available immediately after the exam is completed, except for the College Composition exam.  This exam includes two essays, and scores are reported in 4 to 6 weeks.

Scheduling a Test Date:
To make arrangements to take a CLEP exam, call Joanne Prewett at 327-8149 and schedule a day to test.  For admission to the test you will need your receipt of payment to NWOSU, credit card (or check or money order) for payment to CLEP, a government-issued ID, and one other form of identification.

CLEP Exams
Northwestern gives credit for the CLEP exams listed below.  For more information on these exams, visit the CLEP website at www.collegeboard.com/clep.

***NOTE: Fees are subject to change without notice.