College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a credit-by-examination program that permits students to earn credits for general introductory courses and move on to course work for their major and prospective career. Students who successfully pass CLEP tests can save time and tuition dollars during their college careers.  CLEP offers thirty-three (33) examinations. For a complete up-to-date list, please contact the Office of Testing at 973-720-2570 or refer to the registration-admission form.

All CLEP examinations are computer-based and most CLEP tests require 90 minutes to complete. However, some of the subject tests include an optional essay, and those tests require an additional 90 minutes. The candidate is required to pay an additional fee of $10 for these essays. Examination periods are scheduled periodically throughout the year. The complete schedule for each semester is available from the office and on this page below. The examinations cost $80 payable to CLEP and a non-refundable test center administration fee of $25 payable to William Paterson University. To obtain a Credit Card Payment Form please click the above named link. Alternatively, you may click on the "Register Online" link above and submit your registration information on our secure website.

There are no limits on the number of tests that can be taken, and they may be retaken six months after the original testing date. There are, however, limits on the number of tests given on a particular day or within a given month.

Since college credit-granting policies vary, it is recommended that prior to taking a CLEP exam, students contact their institution to obtain a list of course credit allocations for CLEP exams. To view William Paterson University policies please click for General Exams or click for Subject Exams.

Scoring is done by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). An official score report will be sent to your receiving institution by ETS two to four weeks after the test date. At the time you take the exam, you can indicate the college, employer, or certifying agency that you want to receive your CLEP test scores. There is no additional cost for this service -- your exam fee covers it. At the end of the session, you will receive a copy of your score report, with the exception of English Composition with Essay. English Composition with Essay scores will be sent to the candidate and their receiving institution two to four weeks from the test date. If you haven't decided by the time you take the test which institution you want to receive your scores, leave that item blank. Test scores are kept on file for 20 years, so you can request that your Score Report be sent to an institution at a later date. The fee for this reporting service is $25.

A review book, The College Board Guide to CLEP Examinations, is available in bookstores, libraries or by calling The College Board at 1-609-951-1026.

If you have any additional questions or concerns, you may contact the Office of Testing
by telephone (973-720-2570) or email: officeoftesting@wpunj.edu.

CLEP Sessions are held on the dates and times listed below

Summer Schedule

June 2013 

July 2013 (coming soon) 

Seating is limited and guaranteed by receipt of your Admissions-Registration Form.

Requests are accepted by submission of registration form and required fees.

What you should know:

1. The above testing dates are available on a first-time first-served basis.
2. Seating is guaranteed by receipt of a completed registration-admission form.
3. Requests may only be made by submission of all required documents (application and required fees).
4. Failure to include service fees will delay the registration process.
5. Cancellations require 24 hours notice or subject to a $15 re-scheduling fee.
6. Present two (2) photo bearing forms of identificatin with your admission ticket.
7. All fees are processed the week of your scheduled examination(s).

There may be times examinations are cancelled due to inclement weather or other emergencies. In such cases, visit our welcome page for an updated announcement or you may call 973-720-2570.