Momentum Credits for Prior Learning - CLEP and DSST Exams

The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) allows students who successfully pass to earn college credit for a fraction of the cost and time.

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) offers 34 introductory level course exams for a variety of college courses. Students who pass the CLEP get the college credit equal to the test they have taken.

Who Can Take CLEP Exams?

Anyone seeking momentum to earn college credit should consider taking CLEP exams. For CCD students with questions, contact a CCD Advisor or Records and Registration enrollment navigator.

• FEES: $93 per CLEP Exam payable to College Board and $40 Administration per Exam Fee payable to CCD Momentum Credit and Testing Center
• TIME: Each exam is approximately 90 – 120 minutes
• CLEP PREPARATION:  CLEP is a computer-based exam completed at the CCD Momentum Credit and Testing Center. Most CLEP exam questions are multiple-choice and there are online study materials to help students prepare for exams by providing:
  • Study material  
  • Test taking tips
  • Practice questions

How to Schedule a CLEP exam at CCD

1. Create an account on the College Board website
2. Purchase a CLEP registration ticket for the exam you want to take by choosing the exam
3. Make an appointment with the CCD Momentum Credit and Testing Center by selecting a date and time to take the exam. Please have your CLEP registration ticket number available.
   • Under “Choose a Group” select CLEP
   • Select the CLEP exam from within the “Choose an Exam” drop down menu
   • Choose the date for the exam
   • Choose the time for the exam
   • Enter first name, last name, and email
   • Complete exam guidelines acknowledge agreement
   • Enter CLEP registration ticket number
   • Enter phone number
   • Click “Add to Cart”
   • Click “Complete Registration”

Accommodations

Please bring current and valid accommodations document(s) to the Momentum Credit and Testing Center. If a private room is required, please contact the Momentum Credit and Testing Center for a reservation. For high school students new to CCD seeking accommodations at CCD, contact the Accessibility Center.

Retrieving Score Report Results

CLEP score reports are available online one business day following completion of an exam. College Composition and Spanish with Writing exam scores are available 2–3 weeks after test day. There are two ways you can receive your CLEP score report:

1. When taking a CLEP test at the CCD Momentum Credit and Testing Center, test takers can receive printed scores immediately after the exam. Once test takers complete the exam and leave the Placement and Credential Testing Center they can retrieve score reports through their individual CLEP account that was set up to register for the exam.
2. To retrieve any previous CLEP exam scores, test takers are required to use their personal CLEP account.  Follow this step by step guide for how to retrieve score reports.

Retest Information

Test takers may not retake an exam of the same title within a 3 month period. In the case students are retesting for an exam of the same title within a 3 month period, and have questions, please contact CLEP services at 800.257.9558.