CLEP - College-Level Examination Program
The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), unlike Advanced Placement, is not built around a curriculum, but rather is designed to test students' knowledge on a variety of college-level subjects, regardless of where they may have learned the material. CLEP exams are developed by committees of college faculty who design questions based on what is typically covered in lower-level college courses and who set passing standards for the exams (scores are no longer based on studies of student performance in college courses). With the new computer-based tests, new questions are constantly being added, especially in rapidly-changing fields such as Computer Science. The typical passing score on computer-based CLEP exams for general education purposes is 50, although paper and pencil versions will be different.
More information about CLEP can be found online at the CollegeBoard website.
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Under certain circumstances, arrangements for auxiliary aids and modifications are permissible. The College makes every reasonable effort to ensure equal access to educational opportunities and experiences for candidates with documented disabilities. These services can include:
An ACCESS representative can help eligible candidates identify and arrange for accommodations that ensure success. Instructions for Auxiliary Aids and Modifications:
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Note: CLEP scores from remote proctoring sessions are accepted at MDC.
To view charts from previous years, please visit our Equivalency Archives.
Miami Dade College uses the minimum scores, credits, and guidelines for awarding credit for exams established by the State of Florida's Articulation Coordinating Committee (ACC). For additional information please review State Rule 6A-10.024 (8) and visit the Florida Department of Education - Articulation web page and click on the ACC Credit-by-Exam List link located in the Credit-by-Examination section.
All Credit-by-Exams are processed as transcripts. Below is the College's contact information for processing and evaluating transcripts.
Miami Dade College - Transcript Processing Services
- 11011 S.W. 104 Street, Room R301
- Miami, Florida 33176-3393
- Phone: (305) 237-2701
- Fax: (305) 237-2796
- E-mail:transcriptservices@mdc.edu
- Website:www.mdc.edu/transcripts
Evaluation Services Office
- Phone: (305) 237-0440
- E-mail: evaluationservices@mdc.edu
- Website: www.mdc.edu/transcripts
Who should CLEP examinees contact if they did not indicate a score recipient institution at the time of testing?
Candidates should send an email to clep@info.collegeboard.org and include the information below. There is no fee if the request is made within a 30 day period of taking the exam.
- Complete name, date of birth, address, phone number, and the last four digits of their social security number.
- Where and when the examinee took the test.
- Name and address of the recipient institution.
CLEP Score Retention Policy
Effective July 1, 2022, CLEP exam scores will be kept on file for 10 years. This new policy applies to any exams scored on or after this date. Students who took CLEP exams prior to the new policy taking effect on July 1 can still contact CLEP Services to request scores for exams taken up to 20 years ago.
If you have questions, email clep@collegeboard.org with Changes to CLEP Score Retention in the subject line.
You may not retake an exam of the same title within three months of the initial testing date. If you retake the exam within the three-month period, your administration will be considered invalid, your score will be canceled, and any test fees will be forfeited.
| Location | Available | Day and Time |
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| Hialeah Testing 1220-01 |
By Online Appointments | M, T, W, R 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM F 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Homestead Testing A114 |
By Online Appointments | F 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Kendall Testing Building R, 5th Floor |
By Online Appointments | T, R 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM F 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Medical Testing 1303 |
By Online Appointments | M, T, W Varies by date |
| North Testing 1160 |
By Online Appointments | M, T, W, R 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM F 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Padrón Testing 1103 |
By Online Appointments | M, T, W, R 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM F 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| West Testing 2110 |
By Online Appointments | M, T, W, R, F Varies by date |
| Wolfson Testing 3104 |
By Online Appointments | M, T, W, R 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM F 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
Contact a Testing and Assessment location, where we would be glad to help you!
Note: Examinees must be checked-in and seated by the time scheduled in order to begin the test. Examinees will then have adequate time to finish the test in a reasonable period or within the Hours of Operation.
The following are links to resources for students to prepare for the CLEP:
Miami Dade College - Library
- The CLEP Official Study Guide is available for review at MDC Library.
Modern States
- Free online courses designed to prepare students for the major CLEP tests and CLEP Test Center Reimbursement. Learn More
- Modern States - MDC Flyer
- Modern States and CLEP video
The College Board
Please visit the Testing Fees webpage for additional information and test specific fees.