CLEP FAQs
Who is eligible for CLEP exam credit?
To receive college credit at Wayne State College you must either be currently enrolled or have completed admission requirements. The program is particularly beneficial for the following students:
- High school students who have demonstrated average or better preparation for college at the time of admission. CLEP studies have shown a high correlation between high school GPA, ACT scores, and performance on the individual examinations.
- Freshman or sophomore level Wayne State College students who want to bypass classes that are required for graduation but unrelated to their major field of study.
- Adult students who have sharpened their knowledge of particular areas through general self-study, on-the-job training, or in other ways.
- Transfer students who have completed coursework at another college but find that it is not transferable to Wayne State College.
Is it possible to study for CLEP exams?
Yes. Individuals who have taken CLEP examinations (particularly the subject exams) usually find that related introductory textbooks give a good overview of the area to be tested. Online resources are also available. The WSC library has CLEP study guides available for check out at the circulation desk. You can also purchase study guides for each exam from the CLEP website.
How will credit for a CLEP exam affect my GPA?
Credit given through CLEP is entered on your academic record without grades and is not used in determining your grade point average. If you fail a CLEP examination, there is no official record made. You may also retake an exam after a three-month waiting period. A fee is charged for each attempt. If you have previously taken a class at WSC and received a low or failing grade, passing the CLEP test for that class will not change your GPA. Contact the Assistant Registrar 402-375-7240 for further details.
How many credit hours may I apply towards my degree requirements?
Wayne State College places no limit on the maximum number of credit hours earned through CLEP exams when taken before the senior year. No more than 6 CLEP credit hours of the student's last 30 semester hours before graduation will be recognized for credit. The college will not award credit for CLEP exams that do not have a WSC course equivalency. Finally, CLEP credit will not be awarded if a student has already received credit for equivalent or more advanced coursework at Wayne State College.
Credit will only be awarded for the approved examinations listed credit will be awarded for these approved examinations.
How does CLEP credit work if I transfer to (or from) another college?
Every institution that participates in CLEP establishes its own policy concerning which exams are officially recognized and the minimum scores necessary before credit is granted. If you know that you will be transferring to another college in the future, you should check with the registrar of that institution for their CLEP policy. Wayne State College will accept CLEP credit earned while at another institution provided the examinations are recognized for credit and the required minimum scores were achieved. Credit for CLEP cannot be accepted from another institution's transcript. Students wishing to transfer credit to WSC should request an official transcript be sent from the testing service to WSC.
I already have several semester hours toward graduation. May I still take CLEP exams?
Yes. Credit earned through CLEP fulfills the requirements for specific classes offered at Wayne State College. You may attempt to "CLEP out" of required general education, or elective requirements if the CLEP examination(s) in question substitutes for coursework that you have not already taken. If you are in this situation, it is a good idea to check with the assistant registrar to determine your eligibility for particular CLEP examinations. Faculty members also usually discourage using CLEP to bypass major course requirements.