Register for a CLEP Exam

CLEP

Western Kentucky University serves as a national test center for CLEP.  Since policies regarding CLEP credits differ at various institutions, candidates should verify which tests are accepted by their institution.  Click here for information about the WKU policy.  Scores are reported to the school designated as the recipient in approximately 2-3 weeks.

****Very important policy change  effective 8/24/2015. Please read prior to purchasing or registering for a CLEP test.****  

WKU will no longer accept a CLEP test for English 200 credit. The Analyzing & Interpreting Literature CLEP test is accepted for general elective credit, not English credit, and ONLY if taken prior to enrollment in ENG 200.  (See "English 200 Departmental Exam" information below to learn about earning credit for ENG 200.)"

WKU now requires the College Composition CLEP test for English 100 credit. This is a multiple choice and essay test. No credit will be awarded for the College Composition Modular CLEP test.  

There are TWO registration procedures required for taking your exam:

  1. You MUST create an account with Collegeboard to purchase your exam(s).
  • ACTIVE MILITARY ONLY- The first exam fee and service fee are free. When registering with CLEP, please make sure to mark YES for DANTES funded. For retakes of a subject, you MUST sign up using the regular CLEP link.  For retakes, you will pay for the exam fee and service fee.  
  1. You MUST create an account with Registerblast to schedule your appointment and pay your service fee(s).

Please purchase your exam(s) first and then schedule your appointment.

  • Effective July 1, 2025, the new CLEP® exam fee will be $97. Test takers who purchase their registration tickets on or after this date will be charged the new fee.
  • The service fee is $26.00 per exam and is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
  • ACTIVE MILITARY ONLY- The first exam fee and service fee are free. When registering with CLEP, please make sure to mark YES for DANTES funded. For retakes of a subject, you MUST sign up using the regular CLEP link.  
  • You are REQUIRED to bring your CLEP registration ticket containing your voucher number, your driver’s license, passport or state issued ID, that contains your signature and photograph .  For ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY, you MUST present your Military ID for DANTES funded exams.  You WILL NOT be allowed to test without these.
  • All exams  except College Composition are computer-based, approximately 90 minutes and multiple choice. The College Composition Exam is approximately 2 hours.  You will receive a score report for multiple choice exams immediately following your exam.  You will receive a score report for the College Composition exam in approximately 1 month.
  • You cannot receive credit for a CLEP exam for a course that has been previously taken or failed at WKU or another accredited institution. A CLEP exam can be retake after 3 months.
  • Testing is available year-round
  • Click here for parking & transportation information.
  • Create an account now with Collegeboard (remember to come back to Registerblast to schedule your appointment).
  • Register online now to schedule your testing appointment.