CLEP Exams | Articulation and Evaluation | SIU

Southern Illinois University awards credit for satisfactory performance on both the General Examinations and the Subject Exami­nations developed and administered through the College Level Examination Program Board (https://www.collegeboard.org/). The General Examinations cover comprehensive content of a study which would be covered by several introductory-level courses.  If prior to taking a CLEP General Examination the student has received a grade (including a W or an audit) or has enrolled in college-level work in any discipline included in the CLEP exam they shall be ineligible for credit.  One exception to this rule is made if the course the student took in a discipline from a CLEP exam was taken more than five years prior and no credit was awarded for the course. The Subject Examinations cover more specific content of a single college-level course.

These exams allow students who have acquired knowledge outside the traditional classroom setting - through independent study, on-the-job training, or cultural inquiry - to gain recognition of mastering college-level material by receiving introductory course credit.

Through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) students may apply for credit, which may substitute for one or more SIU courses. Listed below are the minimum required scores and the credit awarded for each CLEP exam. The exams listed below have been reviewed for transfer credit.

CLEP Exam transcripts may be ordered here.

CLEP Exam scores should be sent to:

Articulation & Evaluation
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Student Services Building 0251, Mailcode 4725
1263 Lincoln Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901
transferservices@siu.edu

SIU Carbondale CLEP code: 1726

CLEP Exam equivalent courses are based upon test date. Previous CLEP Exam equivalencies can be found in archived catalogs. If you have further questions, please contact Articulation & Evaluation at 618-453-2012 or transferservices@siu.edu.