College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

The CLEP exam allows individuals who have acquired knowledge outside the usual educational setting to earn college credit. Credit is granted only to students enrolled at CNM and who achieve passing scores, as listed on this page. Only the exams listed on this page are offered. No credit is granted for Subject Exams not listed.

Administration

CLEP exams are administered up to 3 hours before 5 p.m.(depending on length of test) Monday through Friday. Currently, the exam is only offered at the Main campus.

Schedule My CLEP Exam

Registration and Cost

Visit the CLEP website and follow the registration process. Using the website, you will purchase an exam voucher and select the school you want your CLEP transcripts to be sent to. You will need to print out the voucher and bring it to the CNM campus on the day you want to test.

The CLEP exam fee is $95.00 and must be purchased online with a credit or debit card. On the day of the exam, you will be charged a $25.00 non-refundable CNM administrative fee payable at the Cashier's Office or online through the CPL store.

• You must have a Government issued photo I.D. to register. 
• If you are repeating an exam you must wait three months.
• CLEP exams that are repeated before three months of the test date will have the scores canceled and test fees forfeited.

Note: Please allow 15-30 minutes to process paperwork and start exam.

Exam

Rules

• Exams can be three hours long with tutorials.
• All examinees must present a photo ID.
• Acceptable types of photo ID include driver's licenses, passports, and government-issued identification cards. Anyone who fails to present a photo ID will not be allowed to test.
• Please do not bring any papers, watches, cellular phones, or backpacks on the day you are testing.
• Scheduled rest breaks will not be provided. If you must leave the testing rooms momentarily while the test is in progress you will not be given extra time to complete the exam.

Please note: Scientific calculators will be available on your computer.

Test Results

• CLEP scores are good for 20 years.
• You will receive a score report approximately 15 minutes after completing the test (except for College composition which takes up to three weeks to score).
• If you would like your exam canceled, notify the test administrator before submitting your exam for scoring.
• CLEP Scores will be forwarded from the Assessment Center to the CNM Records office and to the National CLEP office.

Special Accommodations

Individuals with special needs requiring specific test accommodations are advised to email us at [email protected] to arrange for accommodations. Please allow four to six weeks for test materials to arrive if a special test version is required.

Additional Information

For more details go to the College Board's CLEP page. Study guides for specific exams can be obtained at any Assessment office.