CLEP (College Level Examination Program)
The College Level Examination Program is a national program of credit that allows students to obtain recognition for college-level achievement. The Center for Testing is an open CLEP test center and can administer all general and subject examinations to anyone who properly registers. However, each institution determines which exams are accepted and what minimum scores are required for credit. For information on GC's CLEP policy, click here. If you desire credit at another institution, check that institution's policies before testing.
GC awards credit through CLEP for the courses listed below. The acceptable scores for credit and semester hours awarded are as indicated. A "K" grade will be awarded for CLEP credit. This grade will not affect your grade point average but will count toward total hours and will fulfill degree requirements. The score recipient code for GC is 5252.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
The CLEP is generally administered two or three afternoons per week at 1:00 p.m. and at 3:00 p.m. There are a limited number of seats available at each time. You will register and pay the non-refundable test fee of $23 online, with payment options of Visa or MasterCard. The test fee of $80 is paid on the day of the test. The preferred method to pay the test fee to CLEP is by credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, or JCB) as part of the computer registration process. A check or money order payable to CLEP is also acceptable. To register online, click here and follow the instructions.
TEST DAY PROCEDURES
All tests will be administered in the Center for Testing computer lab in 115 Lanier Hall. Allow about two hours for the test.
You must bring two forms of identification. The primary form must be a current government-issued photo ID with signature, such as a driver's license, state or federal issued ID, or passport. The secondary form of ID must have a photo or signature, such as a Social Security card, student ID, or employee ID. All DANTES-funded military candidates must provide a current military ID.
You may not take calculators, books, papers, notes, mechanical pencils or any type of pen, cell phones, cameras, recording devices, pagers, digital watches, alarm watches, or any reference materials, food or beverages into the testing room. You may not wear or take a hat with a bill or a brim into the testing room. We recommend that you not bring these items to your test session because storage space is very limited.
RESCHEDULE POLICY
You may reschedule a test session without additional charge one time if you contact the testing office at 478-445-5016 at least one week before your original session. Otherwise, you must pay the $23 fee to schedule another test date.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For questions concerning GC's approved CLEP tests and passing scores or test dates and registration, contact the Center for Testing, 101 Lanier Hall, or call 478-445-5016. Additional information about CLEP tests can be found at the CLEP website. Preparation materials are also available for sale through the CLEP online store.
* Students will not receive credit for SPAN, FREN, or GRMN 1001 if they have had two or more years of that language in high school. In such cases the maximum credit awarded is 9 hours.
** This course will only fulfill Area A of the GC Core Curriculum for students who first matriculated at Georgia College as first time freshmen in Fall 2011 or later.
*** This course will only fulfill Area D of the GC Core Curriculum for students who first matriculated at Georgia College as first time freshmen in Fall 2011 or later and who are pursuing a non-science major.
