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GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT CLEP

The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) offers you the opportunity to obtain college credit via standardized examinations. Any University of Northern Iowa student may attempt to earn credit through CLEP. Students are more likely to successfully earn CLEP credit if they:

• ranked in the top 20 percent of their high school class
• earned an ACT composite of 26 or above
• scored a 26 in the ACT test area that relates to CLEP (i.e., English ACT- English CLEP, etc.)
• completed advanced course work in high school.

Additionally, nontraditional adult students many take advantage of CLEP as a way to earn college credit for their work and life experiences.

UNI does not grant credit for all CLEP Examinations. Examinations accepted for credit at UNI can be found at clepex.html. The CLEP Registration Form includes a list of all examinations offered through CLEP. This form is available in the Academic Learning Center, 007 (ITT) Innovative Teaching and Technology Center (formerly East Gym) or at the College Board website.

Specific details concerning CLEP requirements at the University of Northern Iowa may be found in the "Credit by Examination" pamphlet and "Information for Candidates and Registration Form". These publications, as well as further information, are available in Academic Learning Center, 007 (ITT) Innovative Teaching and Technology Center (formerly East Gym), 319-273-6023.

Information is also available from the College Board website.