CLEP Testing

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College Level Examination Program

Students may take CLEP tests at SFA in Testing Services located in the Thomas J. Rusk Building, room 328. Credit will be awarded based on SFA’s Credit by Exam Policy in effect at the time the test was taken. Students must wait six months to retake an exam, may not take an examination for a specific course more than twice, and must not be currently enrolled in the course for which CLEP credit is desired. Official scores should be submitted to the SFA Office of Admissions (specify code 6682). The College Board’s CLEP Office can be reached at (800) 257-9558 to have additional score reports sent.

Testing Calendar

CLEP examinations are offered by appointment only.
To register for an appointment contact Testing Services at (936) 468-3958.

Cost

$72 per exam (make check or money order payable to CLEP Testing Services)
$25 non-refundable service charge (make a second check or money order payable to SFA)

Location

3rd Floor Rusk Building Room 328 - Testing Services

Identification Requirements

Each candidate must present two forms of identification. The primary identification must be a government issued photo ID that includes the examinee’s name, signature and current photograph. Acceptable forms of primary identification include:

A current driver’s license
A current state or federal identification card
A current passport
A tribal identification card
A naturalization card or certificate of citizenship

The secondary identification must include either a photograph or signature. Acceptable forms of secondary identification include:

A current employee identification
A current student identification
A Social Security card
A military identification card
An unused identification from the primary choices listed above

Prohibited Items

Calculators (an online calculator is available for those tests that allow calculator use)
Cellular phones/pager, beepers, walkie talkies, PDAs, or wireless communication devices (e.g., BlackBerry®)
Food, drinks, candy, gum or tobacco products
Hats
Hoodies
Calculator watches
Digital watches (wrist or pocket), alarm watches or wristwatch cameras
Digital cameras
Dictionaries, books, pamphlets, reference materials
Papers of any kind (except for authorized scratch paper provided at the testing center)
Slide rules, protractors, compasses, rulers
Highlighter pens and/or colored pens and pencils
Listening devices, radios with headphones, recorders, iPods
Copying or photographic devices
Transmission or receiving devices
Mechanical pencils or any type of pen
Non-medical electronic devices (laptop computers, digital assistants)
Candidate provided keyboards
Any other unauthorized testing aids
Backpacks, fanny packs, purses, wallets, outdoor wear and other personal items

Items Permitted in the Testing Room

Personal identification
Credit card
Authorized scratch paper provided by the test center at the time of the test
Pencil (non-mechanical) provided by the test center at the time of the test
Devices permitted as authorized testing accommodations for test takers with disabilities

Accommodations for Examinees with Disabilities:
If you require accommodations based on a professionally diagnosed and documented disability, you may submit documentation to support your request to SFASU Disability Services. All documentation must be submitted well in advance of your preferred testing date. Contact Chuck Lopez at 936/468-3004 if you have questions concerning special accommodations for CLEP Testing.

Physical Address: Mailing Address:

Stephen F. Austin State University                                Stephen F. Austin State University
Disability Services                                                         Disability Services
2100 North Raguet                                                       P.O. Box 6130, SFA Station
Human Services Building, Room 325
Nacogdoches, Texas 75962

Contacting Clep Services about Testing Accommodations
College-Level Examination Program
P.O. Box 6600
Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6600

Telephone: 800-257-9558
TTY: 609-882-4118
FAX: 609-771-7088
E-mail: clep@info.collegeboard.org

Testing Information

Subject Examination	Minimum Score	SFA Course	Credit Hours
American Government	50	PSC 141	3
American Literature	N/A	No credit	0
Analyzing & Interpretation of Lit.	N/A	No credit	0
Biology	57	*BIO 100-level for majors	4
Calculus	50	MTH 233	4
Chemistry	50	CHE 111/111L	4
	60	CHE 111/111L & 112/112L	8
College Algebra	50	MTH 138	3
College Mathematics	N/A	No credit	0
English Composition	N/A	No credit	0
English Literature	N/A	No credit	0
Financial Accounting	50	ACC 231	3
French Language	50	FRE 131, 132	8
Freshman College Composition	N/A	No credit	0
German Language	50	GER 131,132	8
Human Growth & Development	60	EPS 485	3
Humanities	N/A	No credit	0
Information Sys. & Computer Appls.	N/A	No credit	0
Intro to Educational Psychology	60	EPS 380	3
Introductory Business Law	57	BLW 335	3
#Introductory Psychology	N/A	No credit	0
Introductory Sociology	50	SOC 137	3
Natural Sciences	N/A	No credit	0
Pre-Calculus	50	MTH 139	3
Principles of Macroeconomics	54	ECO 231	3
Principles of Management	56	MGT 370	3
Principles of Marketing	62	MKT 351	3
Principles of Microeconomics	54	ECO 232	3
Social Sciences & History	N/A	No credit	0
Spanish Language	50	SPA 131, 132	8
#U.S. History I	56	HIS 133	3
#U.S. History II	56	HIS 134	3
#Western Civilization I	56	HIS 151	3
Western Civilization II	56	HIS 152	3

* Biology majors should consult with adviser to determine appropriate credit to be awarded.
# Scores effective for exams taken after September 1, 2007.

Contact Information
For more information about CLEP contact:
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
P.O. Box 6600
Princeton, NJ 08541-6600
(800) 257-9558 - voice
(609) 771-7088 - fax
http://www.collegeboard.com/clep

For more information about credit by examination offered by SFA, contact the SFA undergraduate Admissions Office at:
Stephen F. Austin State University
Office of Admissions
P.O. Box 13051 SFA Station
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
(936) 468-2504
(800) 259-9SFA
(936) 469-3849 Fax

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