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Franklin wants to help you get all the college credit you deserve so you can save time and money on earning your degree. That’s why we’re pleased to accept proof of college-level learning in the form of proficiency exams.
Test out of some of your degree program courses and earn college credit by examination for passing CLEP, DSST and other proficiency examinations.
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The Learning Commons Testing Center is a certified CLEP testing center and can offer CLEP examinations for its students and the surrounding community. The College-Level Examination Program or CLEP is a widely trusted credit-for-course examination program. CLEP is a nationally sponsored program, however, Franklin University sets its own policies regarding qualifying credit. Please talk with your academic advisor about CLEP eligibility before you study for and take an exam.
CLEP currently offers 33 different exams, including a number of math, science and business disciplines. With the exception of the combination multiple-choice and essay College Composition exam, each CLEP is a computerized, 90-minute, multiple-choice test.
Find CLEP exam guides at your local library, Franklin’s Main Campus Learning Commons, most major bookstores, and the CLEP website at https://clep.collegeboard.org/.
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The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) provides computer-based, multiple-choice standardized tests that award students college credit for what they already know. CLEP tests are $90 and vouchers must be purchased directly from CollegeBoard beforehand. Please note, there is also a $40 administration fee assessed for all CLEP tests completed at Franklin University's testing center.
Most CLEP score reports are available immediately after the test is completed. However, processing may take up to five weeks. It’s best to complete exams before submitting your graduation application. Proficiency examinations must be completed a minimum of three weeks prior to graduation. You may repeat unsuccessful attempts to pass a CLEP after a three-month period.
*The College Composition CLEP contains approximately 50 multiple-choice items to be answered in 50 minutes and two mandatory, centrally scored essays to be written in 70 minutes (for a total of 120 minutes). Shortly after each administration of the College Composition examination, college English faculty from around the country score the essays via an online scoring system. Students usually receive their scores three to four weeks after testing.
Students living outside of central Ohio will need to visit the CLEP website to locate an official CLEP testing center. Active military students should speak with their academic advisor prior to taking a CLEP examination because registration may differ.
Credit by examination is under review and is subject to change. Please check with your academic advisor or the Learning Commons for the most up-to-date information.
DSST, formerly known as the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES), is a nationally recognized prior learning assessment program. It lets you earn college credit for learning done on the job or through independent study -- including reading. Because Franklin University sets its own policies regarding qualifying credit, please talk to your academic advisor about your DSST eligibility before scheduling testing.
DSST currently offers 30 different exams in such subject areas such as math, applied technology and business (the testing center does not offer the Principles of Public Speaking DSST). DSST examinations measure achievement one course at a time so you can study for one anytime, including while taking other courses.
Each exam is a computerized, two-hour, multiple-choice test. Find DSST study guides at the DSST website.
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DSST credit by exam program gives students the opportunity to receive college credit by completing internet-based, multiple choice standardized exams. DSST tests are $100 and the candidate will pay and register at the testing center and take approximately two hours to complete. Please note, there is also a $40 administration fee assessed for all DSST tests completed at Franklin University's testing center, please register for a date and time.
Most DSST score reports are available immediately after the test is completed. However, processing may take up to four weeks. It’s best to complete exams before submitting your graduation application. Proficiency examinations must be completed a minimum of three weeks prior to graduation.You may repeat unsuccessful attempts to pass a DSST after 90 days.
Students living outside of central Ohio will need to visit the DSST website to locate an official DSST testing center.
Credit by examination is under review and is subject to change. Franklin students please check with your academic advisor or the Learning Commons for the most up-to-date information.
Franklin University Proficiency Examinations (FUPEs) are Franklin-created proficiency exams that assess prior knowledge and experience for course credit. FUPE course credit is only available at Franklin and is not transferrable to other institutions. Franklin offers exams in a variety of subjects; however, Franklin does not offer FUPEs for subjects available through CLEP or DSST examination.
You may be eligible for a FUPE exam if your experience, training or independent reading is equivalent to what you would learn in the college classroom. FUPE Exams are available for retest after a six-month waiting period.
A student may not earn credit through proficiency exams for courses previously attempted, including any courses in which the student has received a failing grade or a ‘W’ or if it is during or after the second week of the course.
Student may repeat unsuccessful FUPE attempts after a six-month wait period.
Please note, the FUPE registration fee is only refundable for three weeks from the receipt date.
The exam registration will be valid for 90 days.
Yes, all exams taken at the Franklin University Testing Center do require an appointment. Schedule here.
Please bring a valid, government-issued photo ID. Ask your instructor if you may use notes, calculator, textbook or dictionary during your exam. For CLEP, DSST, FUPE and Distance Education tests, please bring your registration confirmation email, as well as your photo ID.
Yes. If you are a student from another institution, you may take your exam at the Learning Commons for a cost of $30 per exam. You may register for, schedule and pay for your exam online. For questions about testing at Franklin, please email testing@franklin.edu.
Yes. You may pick up printed study guides at the Learning Commons, or access the placement testing information on Franklin's Testing page. Be prepared to present your photo ID at testing. You must also ensure that your admissions advisor or academic advisor has sent a placement testing email request.
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