CLEP Testing Instructions
Earn college credit for what you already know by taking a CLEP exam! Passing scores on one or more of the 33 CLEP exams can save you time and tuition by allowing you to skip introductory courses.
Steps to Register and Schedule Your CLEP Exam:
- Register with CLEP:
- Visit the CLEP at https://clep.collegeboard.org/
- Create an account, select your exam, and pay the fee.
- Register using the exact name on your Government Issued ID.
- Print Your Registration Ticket:
- Your ticket is valid for six months.
- Schedule Your Test at Gwinnett Tech, select the campus below
- Lawrenceville Campus- www.registerblast.com/gtc
- Alpharetta-North Fulton Campus- www.registerblast.com/gtcnfc
Important Reminders:
- Bring one valid, government-issued ID with your photo, signature, and full name in English. School IDs and pictures on a phone are not accepted.
- Talk with your advisor (Gwinnett Tech) or registrar (other schools) to ensure you select the correct test.
- If taking the College Composition exam, allow 2-5 weeks for essay scoring when planning around course registration.
- CLEP exams can be retaken after three months.
For more information, contact the Assessment Center at 678-226-6605, email us at AssessmentOffice@GwinnettTech.edu, or visit Building A, Room 409.
Click the tab below for a list of CLEP tests that Gwinnett Tech gives credit for.
Credit for CLEP Exams
Gwinnett Technical College awards credit for the following CLEP exams:
| Exam | Score Required | Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | |||
| Financial Accounting | 50 | 4 | ACCT 1100 |
| Business Law, Intro to | 50 | 3 | MKTG 1130 |
| Management, Principles of | 50 | 3 | MGMT 1100 |
| Marketing, Principles of | 50 | 3 | MKTG 1100 |
| Composition & Literature | |||
| American Literature | 50 | 3 | ENGL 2130 |
| College Composition | 50 | 3 | ENGL 1101 |
| College Composition Modular | 50 | 3 | ENGL 1101 |
| English Literature | 50 | 3 | ENGL 1102 |
| History & Social Sciences | |||
| American Government | 50 | 3 | POLS 1101 |
| Human Growth & Development | 50 | 3 | PSYC 2103 |
| Humanities | 50 | 3 | HUMN 1101 |
| Macroeconomics, Principles of | 50 | 3 | ECON 2105 |
| Microeconomics, Principles of | 50 | 3 | ECON 2106 |
| Psychology, Introductory | 50 | 3 | PSYC 1101 |
| Sociology, Introductory | 50 | 3 | SOCI 1101 |
| United States History I: Early Colonization to 1877 | 50 | 3 | HIST 2111 |
| United States History II: 1865 to the Present | 50 | 3 | HIST 2112 |
| Science & Mathematics | |||
| Biology | 50 | 4 | BIOL 1111 & Lab |
| Calculus | 50 | 4 | MATH 1131 |
| Chemistry | 50 | 4 | CHEM 1211 & Lab |
| College Algebra | 50 | 3 | MATH 1111 |
| Precalculus | 50 | 3 | MATH 1113 |