Testing Out of a Course with CLEP or DSST

One option for earning college credit for previously acquired knowledge is to take College Level Examination Program CLEP or DSST exams. If qualified, you can use these exams to transfer in additional credit towards your general education or elective requirements.

CLEP and DSST credits earned are considered non-traditional credit (credit that comes from any source other than an official transcript, including credit from a military occupational specialty (MOS), or Advance Placement (AP) tests) and, as such, have transfer credit limitations.

Submitting Exam Results

You will need to submit CLEP or DSST results directly to the university to:

American Public University System
Attn: Document Services
111 West Congress Street
Charles Town, WV 25414
Email: [email protected]
FAX: 304-724-3788

Please be sure to include your full name and student ID when submitting documents.

Additional Information

The Transfer Credit Evaluation Center outlines which exams we accept, the minimum score required, and how exams can apply to your academic plan. Please email [email protected] with specific questions about CLEP or DSST exams. Please feel free to click here for other Credit By Examination opportunities.