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Credit by examination through CLEP
How CLEP scores are reported
Registration Form for taking the CLEP examination at USC -
Dates of CLEP examinations at USC
CLEP exams accepted and administered by USC

• Credit cannot be earned through CLEP while on academic suspension from the University.
• CLEP cannot be used to earn credit for previously audited courses or courses that were previously failed.
• CLEP credit cannot be earned to raise a grade previously earned in a University course.
• Students may not repeat CLEP examinations for USC credit. When a course is exempted through CLEP, credit without a grade will be entered on the students record.
• Students having their scores sent to USC will be contacted by the Office of Testing Services with a letter indicating whether or not their CLEP scores met the USC requirements for credit.
• Testing Services will forward passing scores to the Office of the Registrar to be placed on the students academic record.
• Students passing the CLEP ENGLISH exams will be asked to contact the Office of Testing Services to set-up a date and time to take the essay portion of the exam. There is no additional fee for the essay exam.
• Candidates are allowed ninety (90) minutes for each exam. Please allow a minimum of two hours for check-in, directions and testing.
• Check a current CLEP study guide for information concerning the breakdown for each test (number of questions, scoring, timing, etc).
• To have your scores sent to USC (Site #5818), contact CLEP by calling 609-951-1026 and have your scores sent to the Orientation and Testing Office.

CLEP scores belong solely to the candidate. Educational Testing Services (ETS) will send the scores only to the candidate, unless requested to send them elsewhere. The score report will be mailed about two-four weeks after testing. Call CLEP at 1-800-257-9558 if you do not receive your scores within this time frame. Scores can be sent to a college, employer or certifying agency at the time of testing, or transcripts can be sent at a later date since ETS keeps scores on file for 20 years. If you wish to have your score report sent to USC use code #5818.

TO REGISTER
Print out and complete the registration form and have signed by your advisor.  The testing fee will be paid in two parts.  You must send a check or money order (made out to USC Testing Services) for $30.00 to the address below along with your registration form:
 
Testing Services
University of South Carolina
345 Russell House
Columbia, SC 29208
 
At the time of your test, you will be responsible for paying the remaining fee of $70.00 to CLEP.  Credit cards are the preferred method of payment but checks and money orders will be accepted.  Please bring a government issued or USC picture ID with you to the exam for admission. (test fees and dates are subject to change without notice).
NOTE: The total fee for a CLEP exam will be $100.00

The following guidelines have been established by USC for consideration of CLEP scores. CLEP examinations accepted for course credit and the amount of credit awarded are subject to change without notice. 

NOTE: ALL scores listed are for the computerized version of the exam. For paper-pencil score requirements, please call the Office of Orientation and Testing Services at 803-777-2782.

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