The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) allows students to demonstrate college-level achievement in undergraduate courses and earn college credit.
Subject Areas
Composition and Literature, World Languages, History and Social Sciences, Science and Mathematics, and Business.
Length & Format
90 minutes long with mostly multiple-choice questions. The College Composition exam is 120 minutes long with multiple choice and 2 essay portions.
College Credit
View CLEP Scores and University Course Equivalents to see the number of credits you can earn at FSU.
Registration & Payment
1. Register with College Board.
Go to College Board’s registration page to see the current fee, register, and pay for your exam.
2. Register with FSU.
Go to the Exam Registration System to select a date and time for your exam. In addition to the College Board fee, students must pay an FSU proctoring fee.
FSU Students
Pay a proctoring fee of $25 with FSUCash only upon arrival at the Testing Center.
Non-FSU Testers
Pay a proctoring fee of $30 through FSU’s RegisterBlast system.
You’ll need to register and pay for the exam with both College Board and the FSU Testing Center. Note that all payments are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
Financial Assistance
Test Prep & Vouchers | Review the Modern States Freshman Year for Free program, which offers free CLEP preparation courses and exam vouchers.
Military Benefits | Learn about fee waivers and review criteria to see if you're eligible.
What to Bring
Approval Letter | If you’re taking a Math or College Composition (with essay) exam, you must bring a letter of approval signed by a dean or director in your academic dean’s office. The Office of Undergraduate Studies can also provide this letter to students of all academic programs. Request the letter at least 1 business day before your exam date by emailing undergradstudies@fsu.edu.
Confirmation Items | Bring the registration ticket provided by CLEP and your appointment confirmation email.
Questions about CLEP?
Visit the College Board website to learn about test preparation, study guides, exam waivers, score reports, and retakes.
Need accommodated testing?
The FSU Testing Center is equipped to provide extra-time accommodations for qualified testers. Visit our webpage for assistance.