CLEP Exams

CLEP Exam Equivalency Information

What is CLEP? The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) offers exams in which a student can earn college credit upon successful completion. This is an external program outside of York College that is managed by College Board, a not-for-profit organization. Students can receive a maximum of 16 credits through Special Examinations like CLEP.

To get more information about these exams visit the College Board CLEP website.

How do I register for CLEP? Prior to registering for a CLEP exam, it is strongly recommended that you contact the Office of the Registrar Transfer Unit at transfereval@york.cuny.edu to confirm that the exam that you plan to take will be acceptable.

College Board offers many different subjects for CLEP exams, but only the exam names listed on the York College CLEP Exam equivalency table below will lead to credit at York College.  Do not select an exam for which you already have the York equivalent course as you cannot receive additional credits for a course that you had already completed.

When you register for the exam, be sure to select York College (Code 2992) as your Designated Institution so that we can receive an official transcript to be able to award the credits onto your York transcript.

What score is considered passing for CLEP? Most CLEP exams have an ACE recommended passing score of 50 or better to receive credit. World/Foreign Language exams require a higher score. Visit the CUNY CLEP website for a list of credit-granting scores for each CLEP exam.

Which exams are accepted by York College? York College does not award credit for general exams; only subject exams. Students should email the Registrar’s Office for CLEP exams not listed below. These exams will have to be reviewed by the academic departments for possible transfer credit. Below are the exams that York College currently considers for credit: