UMA accepts college credit for successful completion of a variety of CLEP, DSST, Challenge, and AP exams.  We are also an open test center for CLEP and DANTES.  To discuss your options, contact the following individual:

Augusta: Eric Allain, Toll-free: 1(877) UMA-1234 ext. 3392 or (207) 621-3392; eric.allain@maine.edu

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

UMA participates in CLEP for college credit.  Students in UMA degree programs may earn a maximum of 45 credits through CLEP.  CLEP credits cannot be used to meet UMA residency requirements.

UMA is also an open test center.  This means that anyone who wishes to take CLEP exams at UMA may do so and the results can be sent to any CLEP participating institution.

If you are taking the CLEP test for UMA credit, please choose “University of Maine – Augusta” as your score recipient. (There is another option with Bangor in the title. Do not choose that option)

UMA CLEP testing is now available by appointment during normal business hours.

UMA – Augusta Campus, contact Eric Allain at 207-621-3392, or eric.allain@maine.edu

Eric will be able to provide details for the registration process.

UMA – Bangor – Testing is not offered on the UMA Bangor campus

IMPORTANT: UMA requires a non-refundable $30 service fee (Per Exam) to register for the 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 the required passing score.
  • Your first choice date will usually be available, but if not, the test administrator will call to reschedule.  After the exam has been scheduled, it is the student’s responsibility to cancel or reschedule.  Please arrive for the testing on time; late candidates will not be permitted to take the exam.

CLEP is now being offered remotely through ProctorTrack. Details for remote testing and locating alternate sites can be found at the following links:

https://clep.collegeboard.org/clep-exams-remote-proctoring/take-clep-exam-remote-proctoring

https://clep.collegeboard.org/test-center-search

Please Note: CLEP exams are timed, and late arrivals will not be permitted to take the exam.

REMEMBER:

On exam day, be prepared to bring the following to the test center:

  • A valid registration ticked from My Account registration portal.
  • Registration forms or printouts that are required by the test center.  Make sure you have filled out all necessary paperwork in advance of your testing date.
  • Your driver’s license, passport or other government-issued identification that includes your photograph and signature can be used as ID.  You will be asked to show this identification to be admitted to the testing area.  The last name on your ID must match the name on your registration ticket.
  • Military test-takers, bring your military ID and social security card.
  • Home-schoolers, if you do not have the required government-issued ID, please complete a  Student ID Form, which is valid for one year.  The form must be accompanied by a recognizable photo, with a school or notary seal overlapping the photo.  The form must be signed in front of a school official or notary.  If you fail to present appropriate ID, you will not be tested.
  • Arrive on time! As these exams are timed, late arrivals will not be permitted to take the exam.

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

The College Board now requires students to purchase the CLEP exam on their site at http://clep.collegeboard.org/register/exam. The examinee will need to create an account, then purchase the exam with a credit/debit card payment. As of July 1st 2023, the CLEP fee is $95 per exam. A Ticket I.D. number will be created to give to the site where you are registering to take the CLEP test.

CLEP does allow students to retake the exams, but there is a 90 day wait period required between taking the same exam.

CLEP Examination

UMA’s Required Score

Credit Granted

Equivalent Course(s)

Notes

UMA APPROVED CLEP EXAMINATION

Composition & Literature

American Literature

50

3

ENG 250

Analyzing & Interpreting Literature

50

3

ENG 102

College Composition

50

3

ENG 101

College Composition (Modular)

50

No credit

English Literature

50

3

ENG 202

Humanities

50

3

HUM 1XX

Science & Mathematics

Algebra, College

50

3

MAT 112

Biology

50

8

BIO 110/1xx

Chemistry

50

8

CHY 115/116

Calculus

50

6

MAT125/126

College Mathematics

50

3

MAT 1XX

Natural Sciences

50

6

Descriptive Science Elective

Pre-Calculus

50

3

MAT 124

Foreign Languages

French Language, Level 1

50

8

FRE 101/102

French, Level 2

62

8

FRE 203/204

German Language, Level 1

50

6

Foreign Lang Elective-

German, Level 2

63

6

Foreign Lang Elective

Spanish Language, Level 1

50

8

SPA 101/102

Spanish, Level 2

66

8

SPA 203/204

History & Social Sciences

American Government

50

3

POS 101

Educational Psychology, Introduction to

50

3

PSY401/EDU 201

History of the U.S.I:Early Colonization to 1877

50

3

HTY 103

History of the U.S. II:  1865 to the Present

50

3

HTY 104

Human Growth & Development

50

3

PSY 308

Macroeconomics, Principles of

50

3

ECO 201

Microeconomics, Principles of

50

3

ECO 202

Psychology, Introductory

50

3

PSY 100

Social Sciences & History

50

6

Soc Sci Elect

Sociology, Introductory

50

3

SOC 101

Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East-1648

50

3

HTY 1xx

Western Civilization II:  1648 to the Present

50

3

HTY 1xx

Business

Financial Accounting

50

6

BUA 101/1xx

Business Law, Introductory

50

3

BUA 230

Information Systems

50

3

CIS 100

Management, Principles of

50

3

BUA 223 or POS 223

Marketing, Principles of

50

3

BUA 369

Dantes (Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support) Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)

IMPORTANT 1/28/22 – Dantes tests are currently suspended due to DSST being closed to ordering new exams. At this time, we do not have an expected date to resume. 

UMA is an open test center for anyone who wishes to take the DANTES examinations. Payment waivers for Military personnel do not apply to the written DANTES exam.

DANTES exams are administered at UMA’s Augusta Campus.

DANTES  credits cannot be used to meet UMA residency requirements.

Note: UMA does not administer the DANTES Public Speaking exam.

DANTES exams are set up by appointment through UMA Enrollment Services Division, 207-621-3392, or email at eric.allain@maine.edu.  The test center code is#8612.

The following are required for the DANTES registration:

  • a non-refundable service fee payable to UMA for $30 per exam, due upon registration.
  • a MONEY ORDER payable to Prometric for $100 per exam (can be paid on the test day).
  • a request for a map if you need directions to the testing location (if needed).

The following are DANTES exams for which UMA accepts credit:

DANTES EXAM UMA CREDIT FOR # of Credits
General Anthropology ANT 101 or ANT 1XX 3
Art of the Western World ARH 1XX 3
Introduction to Business BUA 100 3
Personal Finance BUA 151 3
Principles of Supervision BUA 223 3
Principles of Finance BUA 357 3
Business Law II BUA 2XX 3
Personnel/Human Resource Management BUA 361 OR
POS 361
3
Organizational Behavior BUA 365 OR
POS 365
3
Foundations of Education EDU 250 3
Human/Cultural Geography GEO 1XX 3
Fundamentals of Cyber Security ISS 210 3
Criminal Justice JUS 103 3
Introduction to Law Enforcement JUS 103 3
Business Mathematics MAT 1XX 3
Fundamentals of College Algebra MAT 111 3
Introductory Statistics MAT 115 3
Ethics in America (must include essay) PHI 250 3
Lifespan Developmental Psychology PSY 308 3

Please refer to the following site for practice test information: www.getcollegecredit.com

Challenge examination is available to students who are enrolled in UMA degree programs. Challenge Exams are defined and prepared by UMA faculty.  Matriculated UMA students who complete challenge exams that are created and evaluated by UMA faculty may use the credit earned toward the UMA residency requirement.

NOTE: UMA Challenge Exams are only recognized by The University of Maine at Augusta. Credits cannot be transferred to other institutions.

To register for a Challenge Exam, please contact Eric Allain at (207) 621-3392, or eric.allain@maine.edu.


The following challenge options are available:

  • CIS 100 – Intro to Computing
  • CIS 101 – Introduction to Computer Science
  • ENG 210w – Writing for Allied Health

To Register:

Challenge Exams are set up by appointment through UMA Advising: Augusta – 207-621-3392 or eric.allain@maine.edu, or contact your local center.

A test payment to UMA for $100 per exam is due upon registration.

The Advanced Placement Program (AP) sponsored by the College Board offers secondary school students the opportunity to participate in challenging college-level course work while still in high school. UMA recognizes specific AP grades enabling students to receive credit for their achievement.  Note that AP credits cannot be used to meet UMA residency requirements.

UMA Accepted AP Scores:

 AP ExaminationUMA Required ScoreAmount of Credit GrantedUMA Equivalent Course Notes
Art 2-D Art and Design3, 4, or 53ART 112
Art History3, 4 or 53ARH 105
Biology34BIO 110
Biology4 or 58BIO 110 and BIO 1XX
Calculus AB3, 4 or 53MAT 125
Calculus BC3, 4 or 56MAT 125 and MAT 126
Chemistry34CHY 115
Chemistry4 or 58CHY 115 and CHY 116
Computer Science A33CIS 210Waives CIS 101, option to take a previous final in a CIS 215 course
Computer Science A4 or 56CIS 210 and CIS 215Waives CIS 101
Computer Science AB33CIS 210Waives CIS 101
Computer Science AB4 or 56CIS 210 and CIS 215Waives CIS 101
Computer Science Principles3, 4 or 53CIS 101
Economics: Macro3, 4 or 53ECO 201
Economics: Micro3, 4 or 53ECO 202
English Language/Composition33ENG 101
English Language/Composition43ENG 101 or ENG 102
English Language/Composition53ENG 101 and ENG 102
English Literature/Composition33ENG 101
English Literature/Composition43ENG 101 or ENG 102
English Literature/Composition53ENG 101 and ENG 102
Environmental Science####
European History3, 4 or 53HTY 1XX
French Language34FRE 101
French Language4 or 58FRE 101 and FRE 102
French Literature####
German Language33GER 101
German Language4 or 56GER 101 and 102
Government & Politics/US3, 4 or 53POS 101
Latin: Vergil####
Latin Literature####
Music Theory####
Physics B34PHY 115
Physics B4 or 58PHY 115 and PHY 116
Physics C: Mechanics####
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism####
Psychology3, 4 or 53PSY 100
Spanish Language34SPA 101
Spanish Language4 or 58SPA 101 and 102
Statistics3, 4 or 53MAT 115
Studio Art: Drawing####
US History33HTY 103
US History43HTY 103 or HTY 104
US History56HTY 103 and HTY 104
World History33HTY 105
World History43HTY 105 or HTY 106
World History56HTY 105 and HTY 106

The Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) is a proficiency-based exam that assesses the ability to use language effectively and appropriately in real-life situations. It assesses spontaneous unrehearsed language. It is faciilitated by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).

Language proficiency is an invaluable skill for individuals worldwide. With ACTFL assessments, you can test and demonstrate your speaking, writing, reading, and listening proficiency in a language in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication. 

Differing from an achievement test, which measures knowledge of specific information (what a person knows), a proficiency test targets what an individual can do with what they know.

  1. Student schedules test at this website.
    The “Schedule a Test” button is about half-way down the webpage.
  2. Resources to help students prepare for the test:
  1. Student completes the test.
  2. Test results will be emailed to the student from ACTFL, often within 48 hours.
    • An example can be found here.
      • Students who take a common language exam receive an email from Language Testing International via Credly indicating they have earned a digital badge.  Email includes a link to “Accept the Badge”. “Common” languages include Arabic and French.
      • Students who take a less common language (e.g. Somali) need to email customercare@languagetesting.com with their full name, the email address associated with their test, the test type, and the language. The Support team will send an email with information about accepting the badge.
  1. Student creates an account at Credly and “accepts the badge.”.
  2. Details on the ACE credit recommendation can be found here.
    • In general:
      • 3 credits recommended = 3 lower level credits
      • 6 credits recommended = 6 lower level credits
      • 9 credits recommended = 6 lower level credits and 3 upper-level credits
      • 12 credits recommended = 6 lower level credits and 6 upper-level credits

To register for a NLN test, please contact Eric Allain at eric.allain@maine.edu, or 207-621-3392.

After contacting UMA, students will be emailed instructions about how to register for the NLN exam through the company Proctorio, payment procedures, and costs for the exams. Students will also receive a document that explains how to make sure the test scores are reported to UMA.

UMA currently accepts the following National League for Nursing (NLN) Test for students matriculated in the BSN program:

  • Normal Nutrition (meets UMA’s RN-BSN BIO 104 requirement)
  • Physical Assessment (meets UMA’s RN-BSN NUR 301 requirement) – Available only for RN-BSN completion students

Study Resources:

Utilizing the R2 Digital Libraries, UMA students have electronic access to the following text books to help study for these three exams.  (Students will be prompted to login with your @maine.edu credentials if you are off campus.)