CLEP and DSST Testing
Exams for College Credit
CLEP and DSST exams are nationally recognized, standardized exams available to students who would like to earn college credit for prior learning experience. Contact your college/university to check if CLEP and DSST credits are accepted before registering.
Schedule a Testing Appointment
- CCA students and Non-CCA students may schedule a testing appointment to take CLEP exams.
- CCA students should speak with their Pathway Advisor prior to registering for a CLEP or DSST exam.
Learn more about each test by clicking on the tabs below:
Requirements for Testing
- A valid government issued photo ID
- A CLEP account on CollegeBoard's website
- CLEP Registration Ticket
- A credit card for the $25 proctoring fee
Schedule an Appointment
Click on the following link to schedule your appointment for the CLEP exam: https://www2.registerblast.com/centretech/Exam/List
Cost
$89 CLEP Ticket Registration + $25 CCA Non-refundable Proctoring Fee = Total Fee $114
Time Limit
All exams, except for the College Composition exam, has a time limit of 90 minutes. The College Composition exam has a time limit of 120 minutes.
Test Results
Results are available immediately after completion of the exam, except for College Composition scores. Essays are scored twice a month by CollegeBoard and results will be emailed within 2-3 weeks. Scores are automatically sent to the university or college, that you previously selected.
Retest
Candidates must wait at least 90-days between attempts.
Score Equivalencies
CCA Students:
All Other Students:
Contact your college/university to verify their score requirements.
Requirements for Testing
- A valid government issued photo ID
- A DSST account with a username and password
- A credit card for the $100 test fee and $25 proctoring fee
Schedule an Appointment
CCA and Non-CCA students may schedule a DSST appointment, by contacting the Testing Center at Testing@CCAurora.edu or (303) 360-4948.
Cost
$100 DSST Test Fee + $25 CCA Non-refundable Proctoring Fee = Total Fee $125
*The DSST fee can only be paid with a credit/debit card at the time of testing
Time Limit
All exams have a time limit of 120 minutes.
Test Results
DSST results are available at the end of the exam. Scores are automatically sent to the university or college, that you previously selected. Scores are available for printing by accessing your DSST account.
Retest
Candidates must wait at least 30-days between attempts.
Score Equivalencies
CCA Students:
All Other Students:
Contact your college/university to verify their score requirements.
CCA students pursuing the Criminal Justice program AA/CRJ or AAS/CRJ degrees, should contact Michael Carter, Police Academy Director to verify which DSST exams are accepted. Michael Carter can be reached by email at Michael.Carter@CCAurora.edu.
Questions?
Email: Testing@CCAurora.edu
Phone: (303) 360-4948
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