College Credit Exams

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

Computer Based Testing Comes to CLEP and TROY - Dothan!
Troy University Dothan's Testing Center is proud to be one of the first institutions in Alabama to offer computer-based CLEP testing. Troy University-Dothan is an open test center for the CLEP program and all of the exams offered by the CLEP program can be taken by anyone. Students may send their scores to any institution that accepts CLEP credit. A student must wait six months before retaking an exam.

It is the responsibility of the student to verify their school's acceptance of the exam before registering to take it.

The following restrictions apply to Troy University Dothan Campus students only:
Credit will only be given for the exams listed in the "table of exams accepted" (click on link to go to table) or in the handout available at the Test Center. Students must take the exams and Troy-Dothan must receive their scores before the intent to graduate is filed. You may not earn credit on any exam if traditional credit has been earned in a more advanced course in the same field. This restriction would apply whether the course is passed, failed, dropped or withdrawn. Furthermore, students who attempt coursework, whether pass, fail,withdraw, or audit, may not take the CLEP exam in that area for credit.

Description of the Exams:

CLEP computer-based exams are composed of multiple-choice questions. The total time allowed is 90 minutes. There are no scheduled rest breaks. Exams requiring calculator use have a calculator in the computer program itself.

After you take the exam, your instant unofficial score report is provided to you right away. The only exception to instant scoring is the English Composition with Essay. Scoring of the essay takes place once a month and scores are sent within two weeks of scoring.

For more detailed information about the exams and their content areas, please visit the College Board web site at Welcome to CLEP. In addition to the CLEP study guide (Study Guide), CLEP now offers individual exam study guides that can be downloaded from the net for a fee for each Individual Study guide.

You might want to download the CLEP Sampler program from the CLEP website, http://www.collegeboard.com/clep/. It will allow you to practice the computer-based testing process before taking the exam in the test center. Note: This is a very large file. If you order the CLEP study guide from the College Board, it will include a Sampler.

How to Register For the CLEP

Make sure you have read all the CLEP information on this site.
Schedule an appointment, either in person or by phone at 334-983-6556, ext. 1286.
On the day of the exam, bring and a photo ID and two (2) payments:
1. The first payment is to Troy University. The TROY fee is $15. Troy's Dothan Campus will take cash or check. A credit card may be used ONLY IF you are a currently enrolled TROY student.
2. The second payment must be a credit card, check or money order, made payable to Educational Testing Service for $65.00, ETS prefers you pay by credit card during the computer-based testing process. Note: cash will not be accepted for the ETS fee.

Applying for special administration for candidates with disabilities:

Please notify the Test Center at least two weeks in advance if you desire accommodations for a disability. All buildings at TROY-Dothan are handicapped accessible. Tables and chairs, not desk, are the standard seating in testing rooms.

If your disability requires extra time for assistance to take the exam, you will be given a non-standard administration. To qualify for a non-standard administration, you must provide the Test Center with a current letter from a licensed physician, optometrist or psychologist (including title, address and telephone number) on his or her letterhead describing the nature of your disability as it applies to taking a multiple choice, standardized test, and specific accommodations you will require for testing. The testing coordinator will contact the College Board on your behalf and discuss the appropriate arrangements. Only students with documented hearing, learning, physical or visual disabilities are eligible to receive special testing accommodations.

Requesting a CLEP transcript:

Information pertaining to requesting a transcript can be found on the CLEP web site listed above, or a form to request a transcript can be obtained from the coordinator of testing. Students who are attending TROY-Dothan and have taken CLEP exams are required to send an official transcript of their scores to the Registrar’s Office.

DSST Internet-Based Test Delivery (formerly DANTES Program)

TROY University Dothan is an open test center for DSST. We accept DSST credit from both military and civilian exams. Both civilian and military may test here. The DSST program serves active duty military personnel who desire to continue their education on a voluntary basis. The DSST Subject Standardized Tests (DSSTs) are one part of the overall DSST voluntary education effort. Visit DOD Vol. Ed, the Department of Defense Education Program page for more information or the new DSST website at: http://www.getcollegecredit.com. Many schools now accept DSST exams for college credit. Students may send their scores to any institution that accepts DSST credit. It is the responsibility of the student to verify their school’s acceptance of the exam before registering to take it. A student must wait at least six months before retaking a DSST exam.

Restrictions: (TROY University Dothan students only)

Credit will only be awarded for those exams listed in the “DSST accepted exams” table. Students must take the exams and TROY Dothan must receive their scores before the intent to graduate is filed. DSST exams may not be taken after the course has been taken or if an advanced course has been taken. This restriction would apply whether the course is passed, failed, dropped or withdrawn.

Description of the Exams:

The DSST exams are Internet-Based Test Delivery. There is no time limit for taking the exam. For more detailed information and “Fact Sheet Study Guides”, please visit the DSST web site, DSST Study Sheets. Practice tests are available from DSST at: http://www.dsstpracticetest.com, and there is a charge for practice tests. A more comprehensive study guide for the eight most popular DSST exams is available from DSST, visit their site to order the study guide at http://getcollegecredit.com/materials.htm.

Registration Procedures:

If you wish to take a DSST exam, please call the testing coordinator at TROY University Dothan in advance at (334) 983-6556, ext. 1286. On the day of the exam, please bring a check made payable to TROY Dothan for $15.00 and a credit card to pay DSST $70.00 for the test. A photo ID is required for admission. Please bring two #2 pencils and a calculator if the study guide indicates it is necessary. Student should plan to arrive fifteen minutes before the exam begins.

Last Updated: 10/01/2008