All tests of the College Level All College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests are administered by the Placement and Assessment Office, located in the Technology Center, Room 8280A (2nd Floor).
Upcoming CLEP Dates
TBD (Check back for updates)
For RCC Students
- Speak with your Student Success Advisor to confirm the CLEP exam aligns with your degree plan.
- Review CLEP credit and RCC course equivalents.
- Credit and score requirements vary by academic department.
- If you need testing accommodations, contact Accessibility Services before scheduling your exam.
Scheduling a CLEP Test at Our Center
- Register and pay for CLEP: Pay for your CLEP exam online via the My Account portal: clep.collegeboard.org
- Submit the CLEP Reserve a Date form at least two weeks before your desired test date. A separate form is needed for each exam.
- Pay the $30 non-refundable registration fee per test (link coming soon or pay at the Student Accounts office). The fee must be paid in advance to reserve a spot.
- Military Fee Waiver: Current/former SUNY Rockland students who are veterans, active duty, Reservists, or military-affiliated (including spouses/dependents) are exempt from the $30 fee. Bring military ID, DD214, or documentation on test day.
Several exams (American Literature, Analyzing and Interpreting Literature, College Composition Modular, and English Literature) have optional essays that accompany the multiple-choice exam. The essays are required for SUNY Rockland students. If you are an RCC student and will be taking the Spanish CLEP, please register for the exam that indicates Spanish with Writing. As of May 1, 2023, RCC students must take the essay component for the Spanish CLEP to receive the transfer credits.
The College Composition Modular test is 70 minutes and the other three tests are 90 minutes long.
Please call our office before reserving your test date if you are planning to take a language exam.
Test Day Requirements
Bring the following:
- Valid government-issued photo ID (must match name on ticket)
- Acceptable IDs include: Passport, driver’s license, state/national/tribal ID, naturalization certificate, military ID, green card.
- CLEP Exam Registration Ticket
- Headphones if taking a CLEP world language exam
CLEP Credits Granted and RCC Equivalents
Subject Exams
| Examination | Credit-Granting Score | Course Equivalent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Composition (Essay typed) | 57 | ENG 10100 | 3 |
| Examination | Credit-Granting Score | Course Equivalent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Accounting | 50 | ACC 10100 | 4 |
| Financial Accounting | 60 | ACC 10100, 10200 | 8 |
| Business Law, Introductory | 50 | BUS 20300 | 3 |
| Management, Principles of | 50 | MGT 15000 | 3 |
| Marketing, Principles of | 50 | MKT 20100 | 3 |
| Examination | Credit-Granting Score | Course Equivalent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Language: Levels 1 and 2 | 58 | FRE 20100 | 4 |
| French Language: Levels 1 and 2 | 63 | FRE 20100, 20200 | 8 |
| German Language: Levels 1 and 2 | 58 | GER 20100 | 4 |
| German Language: Levels 1 and 2 | 63 | GER 20100, 20200 | 8 |
| Spanish with Writing: Levels 1 and 2 | 58 | SPA 20100 | 4 |
| Spanish with Writing: Levels 1 and 2 | 63 | SPA 20100, 20200 | 8 |
| Examination | Credit-Granting Score | Course Equivalent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus | 50 | MAT 20300 | 4 |
| College Algebra | 50 | MAT 13400 | 4 |
| College Mathematics | 50 | MAT 10300 | 3 |
| Pre-Calculus | 50 | MAT 13500 | 4 |
| Natural Science | 58 | SCI 21000 | 3 |
| Examination | Credit-Granting Score | Course Equivalent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Government | 50 | POL 10100 | 3 |
| History of the U.S. I: Early Colonizations to 1877 | 50 | HIS 20100 | 3 |
| History of the U.S. II: 1865 to Present | 50 | HIS 20200 | 3 |
| Human Growth and Development | 50 | PSY 20300 | 3 |
| Macroeconomics, Principles of | 50 | ECO 20200 | 3 |
| Microeconomics, Principles of | 50 | ECO 20100 | 3 |
| Psychology, Introductory | 53 | PSY 10300 | 3 |
| Sociology, Introductory | 50 | SOC 10000 | 3 |
| Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 | 50 | HIS 10100 | 3 |
| Western Civilization II: 1648 to Present | 50 | HIS 10200 | 3 |
CLEP Test Prep Resources:
- Modern States: Free prep courses + voucher after completion – modernstates.org
- The Best Test Preparation CLEP Book
- Name of Exam the Easy Way
- CLEP Official Study Guide (College Board)
- Barron’s CLEP Guide
- CLEP eBooks (RCC Library)
- Practice materials
Information and Registration
CLEP Informational Video
Online study resources
CLEP® are nationally standardized credit-by-exam tests recognized by most institutions of higher education across the nation.
At-Home CLEP Exam
How to Sign Up for an At-Home CLEP Exam
Students can take any of the 34 CLEP exams from home, with the same format and timing as in-person exams.
To register, log in to the CLEP My Account Registration Portal, select at home with remote proctoring as the test center, and pay the $95 exam fee + $30 proctoring fee.
If accommodations are needed, students must get approval from the College Board before registering by submitting the Student Eligibility Form.
Once registered, CLEP will email instructions on creating a Proctortrack account to schedule the at-home exam.
Eligibility:
- Must be 13+ and in the U.S. or DANTES-funded.
Requirements:
- PC only (no Macs), webcam, mic, speakers, and whiteboard or sheet protector with a dry erase marker for notes.
- Must be alone in a private room.
Please call our office at 845-574-4288 if you have any further questions.