The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP®) gives students the opportunity to earn college credit with CLEP® exams. Created by the College Board, this credit-by-examination program is widely accepted by colleges and universities. CLEP offers 34 exam titles covering introductory level college course material in 5 subject areas. By demonstrating proficiency on an exam, students can complete a degree or certificate requirement, earn elective credit, or meet a pre-requisite for an advanced course. See if CLEP can help in achieving educational and career goals.
Each institution sets its own CLEP policy. Be sure to determine the acceptance of CLEP exams and score requirements before signing up to take an exam.
Moraine Valley students can check below for the college's CLEP Policies and Course Equivalencies. Students should meet with an Academic Advisor to find out if CLEP fits into their educational plan.
Taking a CLEP Exam at Moraine Valley
- CLEP Fee: $95.00 *
- Moraine Valley Administration Fee: $28.50
- Total Per Exam: $123.50
Moraine Valley Testing Services is an open CLEP testing center, offering all 34 computerized CLEP exams to Moraine Valley students and community members. It’s located at the Palos Hills campus in Building G, Room G231. The format of most CLEP exam questions is multiple choice. The College Composition and Spanish with Writing exams require two written essays. The language exams include listening portions.
Follow these Steps to Sign Up for a CLEP Exam:
- Create My CLEP Account. Choose exam and pay $95 CLEP Exam fee.
- Choose a Moraine Valley CLEP exam date and pay $28.50 Moraine Valley CLEP Administration Fee at Registerblast/mvcc.
- Test Day: Arrive at Testing Services (Building G, Room G231) 15 minutes prior to scheduled exam with the following items: Printed CLEP registration ticket and valid government issued photo ID (CLEP Test Day Information).
Please carefully read through the information below before registering and contact us if you have any questions:
Do I have to be a currently enrolled student to have credit placed on a Moraine Valley transcript?
Yes. You must be currently enrolled and taking classes in the semester you are taking a CLEP exam and/or registered for the following semester at Moraine Valley Community College.
Can I take a CLEP exam for a class I have previously attempted?
No. A CLEP exam cannot be used to complete a grade of “I” or “W” or to repeat a course for a higher grade at Moraine Valley.
How many CLEP exams can Moraine Valley students take?
Moraine Valley students can acquire no more than 30 credit hours of CLEP to be used as equivalencies for Moraine Valley coursework toward a degree or certificate. Check with an Academic Advisor (Academic Advising, 708-974-5721, Building S, Room S201) to see if CLEP will fit into your educational plan.
How will CLEP scores transfer?
Moraine Valley students wishing to transfer their CLEP credit to other institutions need to refer to each school's CLEP policy for accepted exams. Some schools may require scores to be sent directly for evaluation.
Can I retake an exam?
An exam of the same title cannot be repeated within three months of the initial testing date. DANTES-funded military test takers are eligible for one funded attempt per exam title.
CLEP exams are academically challenging. Find exam descriptions, knowledge/skill requirements, sample test questions, study and practice resources at clep.collegeboard.org.
Modern States Education Alliance is a nonprofit organization offering free online non-credit study courses to help students prepare to take CLEP exams. The Modern States program will also reimburse exam fees and Testing Administration fees to those who complete their online CLEP exam preparation courses. Review the CLEP Modern States Flyer for details and requirements.
The CLEP Official Study Guide describes each CLEP exam and provides sample test questions. It also provides information for additional study resources. It is available for checkout at the Moraine Valley Library with a student ID. Check local libraries as well.
CLEP exams are scored on a scale of 20 to 80, not 1 to 100. Check here for more information.
The Moraine Valley Testing Center will provide an unofficial CLEP score report printout immediately after an exam. Online score reports will be available in CLEP My Account one business day following an exam. College Composition and Spanish with Writing exam scores are available 2–3 weeks after test day. To see a schedule of Scoring and Score Availability Dates, please check CLEP Scores.
Two official score reports can be sent to a designated school of choice free of charge at the time of registration. Official score reports requested after exam day will have an additional charge. See here for details.
Moraine Valley Students: Remember to choose Moraine Valley as your designated recipient. The Records Office will receive an official score transcript from CLEP 10–14 business days after taking an exam. The Records Office will evaluate scores and apply the credit(s) as applicable.
Testing Accommodations for a documented learning or physical disability can be requested. Refer to CLEP’s Request Accommodations. Please contact Testing Services prior to signing up for an exam.
The Moraine Valley Testing Center is a DANTES fully funded test site. CLEP exam and administration fees are free to eligible Military Personnel and Civilian Employees. Please review CLEP’s DANTES Eligibility Chart.
Military Veterans can visit CLEP College Board DANTES and Department of Veterans Affairs for information on reimbursement of exam and administration fees.
Please note: Exams will be funded once per exam title.
College Board CLEP Website
CLEP Services Email: clep@info.collegeboard.org
CLEP Services Phone Number: (800) 257-9558
Questions?
If you have questions about CLEP exams, Moraine Valley's CLEP Policy or the Registration Process, please contact the Academic Outreach Office at (708) 974-5710, Building L, Room L244 or send us your question using the form below.
