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Testing Center: CLEP Exams
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Testing for the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) is now offered at California State University Northridge (CSUN) for current students, applicants, the greater San Fernando Valley community and active military (through the DANTES Program). CSUN is an "open" testing site for CLEP testing. Testing is available to students and non-students alike.
The CLEP program affords participants an opportunity to obtain college credit, satisfy course prerequisites, and/or meet general requirements by exam. Potential examinees should contact the university to which they are applying or attending to determine which exams will be accepted, what credit will be granted, and what scores will be required. For CSUN matriculated students, consult the CSUN Catalog for more information.
Test Administration Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM; by appointment only.
Test Administration Information
The CLEP exams are ninety minutes in length, primarily multiple-choice in nature, and administered by computer. Optional essays are available for several exams. For all exams, except those involving an essay, the examinee will receive the results at the conclusion of the test.
The optional essay is taken only after successfully passing the computer-based portion of the exam. Allow a minimum of two weeks for delivery of the essay to set an appointment to complete the essay portion.
Please allow a total of two hours to complete the check-in, exam tutorial, and the CLEP exam itself. Multiple exams can be taken on a single day but a particular exam cannot be retaken within a six month period.
Testing Fees
| Type | Fee | Payment Type |
|---|---|---|
| CLEP fee | $77 per exam | Credit card, check or money order (payable to CLEP) |
| Optional essay fee | $10.00 | Prepayment required |
| Administrative fee | $30.00 per exam | Cash only |
Scheduling a CLEP exam
CLEP examination appointments may be requested by telephone at 818.677.2369 or by e-mail to testing.center@csun.edu. Please provide your name, telephone number, name of the specific CLEP exam you wish to take, and your preferred date and time. Written confirmations will be sent to e-mail requests only. There are no same day appointments.
Additional Information
Proper identification and test fees will be required on the day of your test. Please arrive on time for your scheduled appointment.
Parking in the B3 structure is recommended. You may purchase a single day permit at an attendant booth or dispenser for $6.00. Day pass dispensers accept credit cards or cash and are located by the elevator on each level. Click here for location of parking lots and dispenser locations.
CLEP Resources
Examinees may take advantage of the CLEP website at www.collegeboard.com/clep to prepare for the tests. Website includes a list of exam titles, a description of each test and links to various resources (some at a fee).