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CLEP Exams

UMA participates in CLEP for college credit. Students in UMA degree programs may earn a maximum of 45 credits through CLEP.  UMA is also an open test center. This means anyone who wishes to take CLEP exams at UMA may do so and the results can be sent to any CLEP participating institution.

To Register:

1. Get a registration form, CLEP policy statement and a testing schedule from your local UMS location. Please note that the policy statement applies only to UMA students (UMA students who are enrolled in UMFK programs are subject to UMFK's CLEP policy.)
2. Send to the Academic and Career Advising Center (46 University Drive, Augusta, Maine  04330):
   • A completed registration form (completed #1-28).
   • A check or money order payable to CLEP for $70 per exam. (Credit Cards can be used for payment on exam day)
   • A non-refundable service fee (check) payable to UMA for $15 per exam.
   • If you are taking an exam with an optional essay, there is an additional $10 fee payable to UMA.
   • A request for a map if you need directions to the testing location.
   • The Test Center Code# is 3929

The test center name is The University of Maine at Augusta (please note your preferred testing location).  The Score Recipient Code Number is not required, but be sure to provide the name of the institution (item 27).  If you are required to take the essay section of a Subject Exam, you will be taking an additional 90-minute test.   You may take two examinations at any one testing session.  A Subject Exam with essay  counts as (2) tests.  You must wait (6) months before retaking a CLEP exam.

Prior to testing, please contact the college/university that you'll be sending your score report to (for credit) so that you'll know what the required passing score is.

Schedule for Fall 2008 CLEP Exams

NOTE: Your registration will be confirmed by the return of your admission ticket approximately one week before the scheduled test date. You will receive no other confirmation of your testing appointment. Your first choice date will usually be available. Room locations will be finalized on the admissions form or posted at the testing location on the day of the test. It is the students' responsibility to cancel or reschedule, if necessary, otherwise, "no-show" registration will be returned. Please arrive for testing on time; late candidates will not be permitted to take the exam.

PLEASE REMEMBER to bring 2 forms of identification with you to the test center. The first must be a Primary I.D. (Driver’s License, Passport, Military I.D. with signature, State I.D. or a Government I.D.). The second form can be either a Primary I.D. or a Secondary I.D. (Job I.D., Social Security Card, University/College I.D.). We cannot allow you to take the test without 2 proper forms of identification.

CLEP PAYMENT

If credit card is chosen for payment, please mark the appropriate box on the registration form. You will enter the card information into the CLEP payment page on test day. UMA will also need the credit card number for a $15 service fee.

If check or money order is chosen as payment, it must be sent with the registration form. The check information is needed for the for the testing staff to pre-register the student for the test.

If the CLEP test is funded by the military, please send a copy of your military I.D. with the registration form. You must also bring the I.D. on test day.

Please refer to the following site for study guide information: www.collegeboard.com/clep

NOTE: There will be a $15 POSTING FEE charged to those students requesting that credit be posted to their UMA academic record.

Please check with your academic advisor to be sure the test you intend to take will fit your degree program.

The following are CLEP exams UMA accepts credits for: