How to Register

Follow the steps below to register for a CLEP exam and start earning college credit.

Select your CLEP exam to begin registration.

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Instructions

  1. Select an exam.

    Visit the CLEP exam topics page and choose the exam you want to take. Go to the page for that exam to see what the exam covers, what it costs, and resources to help you prepare for it.

  2. Add the exam to your cart.

    From the exam page, use the Add to Cart button to put the exam in your shopping cart.

  3. Sign in to your CLEP account.

    To continue the checkout process, you will be asked to sign in to your account. If you don’t have one, you should sign up for a new account.

    Please note:  College Board has updated all student accounts, including CLEP My Account Portal. If you did not sign into your account and verify your email before March 23, 2023, you’ll have to create a new account to access your saved information (your personal profile, test scores, etc.).

    Need help with your College Board account? Contact Customer Service using our online form or by calling 866-315-6068.

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    CLEP My Account portal

    • Go to CLEP My Account portal

  4. Review your personal information.

    Enter your address and contact information. Make sure they're correct. You will also need to answer personal detail questions.

  5. Select a preferred test center.

    You can choose to take your exam at a physical test center or with remote proctoring. Once registration is complete, you must schedule your exam.

  6. Choose where you'd like to send your scores.

    Next, select the institution(s) where you'd like to send your two free score sends. If you'd like to send scores to more than two institutions after exam day, you must pay a $20 fee per institution.

  7. Review your order and check out.

    If you have a promo code or voucher, enter it in this step. Review the refund policy and information related to accommodations. Then, click Place Your Order.

  8. Schedule your exam.

    If testing at a test center, use the test center search tool to find a test center and contact that center to schedule your exam. If testing with remote proctoring, go to the Proctortrack website, set up an account, and schedule your exam.

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    Find a Test Center and Schedule Your Test

    Use this resource to find a CLEP test center near you.

  9. Request a name change.

    If you need to make any changes to your name after registering for a CLEP exam, you’ll need to submit a Name Change Request form.

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    CLEP Name Change Request

    This form should be used only for CLEP test takers who require changes (i.e. spelling, adding married name, etc) to their name.

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FAQ

Can I get a refund for exams or study materials?

Yes. CLEP exams and examination guides are refundable. Review the following refund policies:

  • CLEP Exams: Refundable for up to 7 days from the date of purchase, with the exception of redeemed tests.
  • CLEP Examination Guides: Refundable within 7 days of the purchase date. You must submit a letter of destruction to process the refund of a CLEP e-guide.

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Can I retake an exam?

Yes. However, 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.

If you're retaking an exam of the same title and have questions regarding the date of the initial administration, immediately notify the test administrator and contact CLEP Services.

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Does my CLEP exam registration ticket expire?

Yes, for non-DANTES-funded test takers, a CLEP exam registration ticket expires six months from the date of purchase. The expiration date for your exam registration ticket can be found in My CLEP Account, as well as on the CLEP exam registration ticket. Be certain to schedule your appointment by contacting a CLEP test center or, if taking a CLEP Exam with Remote Proctoring, logging in to Proctortrack well in advance to ensure you meet the six-month deadline to test.

For DANTES-funded test takers, a CLEP exam registration ticket will be automatically canceled six months from the date of purchase to prevent DANTES-funded test takers from losing their funding. There is no penalty for canceling a registration ticket. However, if your ticket is canceled, you will need to reregister for your exam.

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I live outside the United States, and there are no test centers in my area. Where can I take a CLEP exam?

Consider taking your CLEP exam(s) upon arriving in the United States at the college or university where you'll begin your course work. Ask your admission officer or international student adviser about the college's CLEP policy.

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