3.33 College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) Credit Policy

Policy Information

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Name: College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) Credit Policy

Effective Date: May 28, 2024

Next Review Date: AY2028–2029

Regulatory Authority:

• Minnesota State Board Policy 3.35 – Minnesota State Board Policy 3.35 – College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) Credit

Part 1. Policy Background

This document establishes the North Hennepin Community College policy on granting credit based on student performance on College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) examinations.

Part 2. Definitions. 

Subpart A. College-Level Examination Program (CLEP). 

CLEP is a testing program of The College Board designed to measure prior learning. A student may earn college credits by achieving a specified level of performance on a CLEP

Part 3. Credit for College-Level Examination Program.

North Hennepin Community College shall grant credit for CLEP examinations according to Procedure 3.33.1

Part 4. Campus Review

History

• Previously part of NHCC Credit for Prior Learning Policy 3.33
• Separated from 3.33 and revised, Spring 2013
• Reviewed spring 2018
• Reviewed Spring 2024