Each CLEP test requires the purchase of an exam ticket from CollegeBoard; tickets are presented to the proctor on test day.  After purchasing, an appointment can be made with the Testing Center.  Walk-in testing is not available for CLEP.

Candidates who need to cancel or reschedule an appointment should review the Rescheduling, Cancellation, and Refund Policy.  Examinees are responsible for making sure their appointment is scheduled before their CLEP ticket expires.  Staff cannot proctor expired exams and do not have the authority to edit final test dates.

CLEP offers study guides through the CollegeBoard website which are available when purchasing a CLEP exam ticket.  It is recommended that students use the most recent CLEP study materials, as exam content changes from year to year.

To take a CLEP exam, examinees must bring the items listed below.  Those who arrive without these required materials will not be permitted to test per CollegeBoard's policies.

• A printed copy of the CLEP exam ticket.  The ticket must be valid, unexpired, and designated for testing at a testing center (not online testing).  Tickets can be printed from the examinee's CollegeBoard account.
• A government-issued photo ID that contains their photo, signature, and birthdate.  Acceptable forms of IDs include driver's licenses, state IDs, or passports.  IDs cannot be expired, and electronic versions or "photos" of the original ID will not be accepted.
  • Testers under age 18 who do not have a passport or state-issued ID must present a completed CLEP Student ID Form. This form must be notarized by school official and presented to the proctor on test day.

The Testing Center will provide all the required testing materials, including scrap paper, pencils and headphones for exams with audio components.  For math tests, only the calculator built into the CLEP testing software may be used.

Active-duty military personnel and some veterans may be eligible for CLEP funding through the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) Program.  This program may cover all or part of the cost of a CLEP exam.  For more information, visit the CollegeBoard DANTES website.

Please note that the SVSU Testing Center is not approved to administer DANTES-funded CLEP exams.  Students wishing to use these benefits should contact Delta College's Testing Center at (989-686-9182, as Delta College is an approved DANTES testing location.

Students who need testing accommodations should contact the Testing Center at 989-964-2820 before their exam date.  CLEP requires a printed copy of a student's IEP or accommodated record from the AIMS system before accommodations can be provided.  Students who arrive without this required documentation may either complete their test without their accommodations or reschedule their appointment.