Credit Granting Policy
Before scheduling your exam, Please review the CLEP credit policy of your institution before registering for an exam.
Non Suffolk Students
- Check the CLEP credit granting policy of the college or university where you intend to send your scores.
- Each institution sets its own standards and accepted exams.
Suffolk University Students
Eligibility Requirements:
- CLEP exams must be taken prior to your final 30 credits. Senior-status students are not eligible for CLEP credit unless approved through a Senior Petition Form. For assistance, contact the Undergraduate Academic Advising Center at 617-573-8034 or [email protected].
- CLEP credits do not apply toward major requirements.
- All credit decisions are determined by the Registrar's Office.
Credit Limits:
- Up to 32 semester hours of CLEP credit may be awarded:
- 16 credits max from General Exams
- 16 credits max from Subject Exams
Score Requirement:
- Minimum score: 50th percentile or higher (typically a scaled score of 50) is required for credit.
Lab Science Note:
The Biology and Chemistry CLEP exams each grant 6 credits, covering the equivalent of two semesters of a non-lab science.
If your academic program requires a 4-credit lab science, the associated lab course must be taken separately to meet the lab component.
Important: Before registering for the lab course, students must:
- Pass the CLEP exam in Biology or Chemistry.
- Consult with the Biology or Chemistry Department to receive special permission.
The Registrar’s Office will not permit enrollment in the lab course alone without prior departmental approval.
CLEP Exams NOT Accepted by Suffolk University
Suffolk does not currently give credit for the following CLEP Exams:
- College Composition Modular
- Financial Accounting
- French Language
- German Language
- History of the United States II
- Human Growth and Development
- Information Systems and Computer Applications
- Introductory Business Law
- Natural Sciences
- Pre-Calculus
- Principles of Management
- Principles of Marketing
- Spanish Language
- Western Civilization I
- Western Civilization II
Contact Us
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Phone: 617-573-8034