Credit by Exam
The University's Credit by Examination Program enables
students to earn credit toward degrees if satisfactory
scores are earned on select examinations.
Credit may be awarded from the following programs:
¶ National Tests, including:
- College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)--
Subject and General Exams
- Advanced Placement (AP) Program
- SAT II--Subject Tests
¶ Departmental Exams
Note: When scheduling examinations, ISU students are responsible for designating
that test scores be reported to Indiana State University. Students who took CLEP
and/or AP exams prior to admission to Indiana State University should contact
the University Testing Office to ensure that their test scores have been reported
to Indiana State University.
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Students must obtain their academic advisor's approval prior
to registering for any examination to ensure departmental standards are satisfied.
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Students may earn a maximum of 31 semester hours of credit
through the Credit by Exam Program. This maximum is equivalent
to one academic year of classes.
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Credit earned through the Credit by Exam Program may apply toward
graduation or degree requirements or elective hours within individual programs.
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Students do not receive a grade for credit earned through the examinations.
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No credit is awarded in a general examination area if the student
has completed two or more college-level courses in that general examination area.
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No credit is awarded in a subject examination if the student has already
earned college-level credit in that subject area.
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Students cannot receive duplicate credit. Therefore, it is important
for students to plan their academic schedule with an academic advisor.
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Departmental examinations are listed in the Credit by Examination brochure (top of page).
Students should contact their academic advisors for approval and information on scheduling.
Note: Departmental examinations may be offered in areas other than those listed in the brochure. Check with
appropriate academic departments to determine availability. For a list of departments and contact information,
visit www.indstate.edu/academics
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College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) -- Subject and General Exams
The College-Level Examination Program or CLEP enables students to demonstrate
college-level achievement (and earn credit) through a program of exams.
Information on University-approved CLEP examinations, credit awarded, required scores,
and (if applicable) course equivalents is located in the Credit by Examination brochure (top of page).
How to Schedule an Exam:
- Obtain your academic advisor's approval.
- Locate a testing center. ISU does not administer CLEP exams. CLEP exams are offered locally at:
Ivy Tech State College
Airport Campus -- Terre Haute
(812) 877-3616
To locate other testing centers, visit
The College Board
- Students are responsible for designating that scores be reported to Indiana State University.
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SAT II--Subject Tests
SAT II Subject Tests enable students to demonstrate knowledge (and earn credit) in a particular
academic subject.
Information on University-approved SAT II subject tests, credit awarded, required scores,
and course equivalents is located in the Credit by Examination brochure (top of page).
How to Schedule a Test:
- Obtain your academic advisor's approval.
- Locate a testing center. ISU administers SAT II Subject Tests. To determine dates of the test and/or
to locate other testing centers, visit:
The College Board
- Register (online) for the test at:
The College Board
- Students are responsible for designating that scores be reported to Indiana State University.
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Advanced Placement (AP) Program
Students must participate in AP courses and testing at
their high schools. Students are responsible for designating
that their scores be reported to Indiana State University.
For details on the AP Program, visit
The College Board
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For more information or for help scheduling any test, contact:
University Testing Office
Erickson Hall, room 231
Terre Haute, IN 47809
Email: testing@indstate.edu
FAX: 812-237-7764
Telephone: 812-237-7666 or 812-237-9634
Toll-Free: 1-888-237-8080
