CLEP-DSST Exams

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) and Defense Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) Credit by Exam Programs

CLEP and DSST are nationally recognized credit by exam programs. Credits awarded by passing scores on CLEP and DSST tests may be used in combination with other acceleration methods for a maximum of 45 hours of credit (for example, credits earned through options such as AP, IB, and Credit for Adult Experiential Learning count toward the 45 credit maximum).

CLEP and DSST exams are given at Eastern Florida, or students may provide transcripts from exams taken at other testing sites. Click here for more information on the CLEP & DSST testing process.

Is computer based testing the only option?
Yes, CLEP and DSST exams are computer based only. With the computer-based tests, new questions are constantly being added, especially in rapidly changing fields such as computer science. An additional benefit of computer test delivery, is immediate scoring. Students know their test scores at the conclusion of testing with most exams.

General Guidelines

• Scores must be submitted on an official score report from the organization administering the examination.
• Students may earn a maximum of 45 credits through a combination of accelerated mechanisms.
• Duplicate credit cannot be awarded, i.e. if student has already received a grade of “C” or higher for a course, student will not be awarded credit for the course again.
• Courses may be used for grade forgiveness purposes if student did not previously pass the course.
• The grade of “S” is given for each course, and will not calculate into student’s GPA.
• Students must be cognizant of initial testing and retake policies for each exam. Some exams require students to wait a specific amount of time before they can retake the exam.
• For graduation purposes, exams must be taken and successfully passed prior to the last date of the month in which graduation is sought.

CLEP Equivalencies

(Last updated December 2020)

CLEP exams test mastery of college-level material acquired in a variety of ways - through general academic instructions, significant independent study or extracurricular work. CLEP exam-takers include adults just entering or returning to school, military service members and traditional college students.  More information about CLEP, including recent test information guides and how to order a transcript, can be found online at https://clep.collegeboard.org/

 
DSST Exam Equivalencies

(Last updated December 2020)

DSST exams measure earned achievement in specific college courses and in calculated credit hours. More information about DSST exams, including descriptions of test content and sample examination questions, is available at www.getcollegecredit.com.

See Also

• EFSC Placement Testing Centers
• College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
• DSST Exams