College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and DSST Prometrics Exam

Richland participates in the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and the DSST Prometrics Examination Program, which allow students to obtain college credit based on their learning outside the classroom. CLEP examinations are available in over 30 areas, including Social Science, Natural Science, Humanities, and Mathematics. DSST Prometrics exams are available in areas such as education, criminal justice, finance, business, and world religions. Credit through a CLEP or DSST Prometrics examination may be applied to a degree or certificate as general education or elective(s). No credit will be awarded for ENGL 102 or COMM 101 at Richland through either the CLEP or the DSST Prometrics Exam. Credit granted through a CLEP or DSST Prometrics examination will be recorded as credit and will not be used in computing a grade point average. Credit will be recorded after completion of eight (8) semester hours toward an associate’s degree or certificate program. Students should check with the Registrar to verify how CLEP will be applied. Students who have enrolled in college study before attempting a CLEP or DSST Prometrics examination will not be granted credit if they attempt an examination after they have received a grade for that specific course or for prior college study that is directly related to an exam taken. For more information or to register to take a CLEP or DSST Prometrics examination, contact the Testing Center, 217.875.7211, Ext. 6238, or the Academic Success Center, 217.875.7211, Ext. 6419. Payment for exams is made at the time of registration; the fee is not refundable.