Assistant Dean of Students: College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)

The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a national credit by examination program. This program provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate college-level achievement by taking an exam. Each institution determines which CLEP test and passing score it will accept for a specific course. All CLEP testing at MSU-Northern is online and costs a total of $75.00. Each exam is approximately 90 minutes long, and except for English Composition with Essay, is made up primarily of multiple-choice questions; however, some exams do have fill-ins. Credit earned through CLEP is assigned a grade of “Pass” and does not effect the grade point average. All CLEP credits awarded appear on the transcript and may apply towards graduation. CLEP credits may not be used for financial aid purposes.

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For a complete list of exams that have equivalent courses at Northern or to schedule an exam please contact the Assistant Dean of Students at (406) 265-4117 or in Cowan Hall 213.