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Proficiency Testing

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.

Hours, Contact & Location Information

The Learning Commons Testing Center is open, by appointment only.
Click here to schedule an appointment for your exam.

Testing Center Hours:

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location & Contact Information

Contact Information:
Phone: 614.947.6807
Fax: 614.947.6810
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Mailing Address:
201 S. Grant Ave.
Columbus, OH 43215

Building Location:
Frasch Hall, First Floor
201 S. Grant Ave.
Columbus, OH 43215

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College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

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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To Register:

Students visit the CLEP website (link below) to locate an official CLEP testing center and purchase an exam voucher.
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CLEP Equivalencies

Transfer Course	Title	Course Equivalency	Credits
GOVT *001	American Government	POSC 204	3
USHIST *001	History of the United States: Early Colonization to 1877	HIST 901	3
USHIST *002	History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present	HIST 901	3
HUMDEV *001	Human Growth & Development	PSYC 207	3
EDPSYC *001	Educational Psychology	PSYC 901	3
INTROPSYC *001	Introductory Psychology	PSYC 110	4
INTROSOCL *001	Introductory Sociology	SOCL 110	4
WESTCIV *001	Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648	HUMN 905	3
WESTCIV *002	Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present	HUMN 905	3
AMERICANLIT *001	American Literature	HUMN 905	3
LIT *002	Analyzing and Interpreting Literature	HUMN 905	3
COMPOSITION *001	College Composition	ENG 120	4
MODULAR *001	College Composition Modular	HUMN 905	3
ENGLIT *001	English Literature	HUMN 905	3
HUMN *001	Humanities	HUMN 905	3
BIOL *001	Biology	SCIE 902	4
CHEM *001	Chemistry	SCIE 902	4
ALGEBRA *001	College Algebra	MATH 160	4
MATH *001	College Mathematics	MATH 140	4
NATSCI *001	Natural Sciences	SCIE 902	4
PRECALC *001	Precalculus	MATH 951	4
FINACCT *001	Financial Accounting	ACCT 215	4
INFOSYST *001	Information Systems	ITEC 904	4
BUSLAW *001	Introductory Business Law	BSAD 220	4
MGMT *001	Principles of Management	MGMT 312	4
FRENCH *001	French Language (any level)	TRNS 951	3
GERMAN *001	German Language (any level)	TRNS 951	3
SPANISH *001	Spanish Language (any level)	TRNS 951	3

How much does it cost?

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.

How soon will I get my scores?

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.

Additional Information

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.

CLEP exams should be completed at least one trimester prior to the term in which the student expects to graduate and should be planned with the student’s Academic Advisor. NOTE: 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.

Students may repeat unsuccessful attempts to pass a CLEP after 90 days.

DSST

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.

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.

More information about DSST tests can be found here: https://getcollegecredit.com/.

DSST Exam Prep >
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DSST Exam Information

Exam Name	Exam Outline	ACE Recommendation	Franklin Equivalency	Code
Art of the Western World	https://getcollegecredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ArtOfTheWestern…	3 lower-division baccalaureate credits	HUMN 905	WEST *001
Ethics in America	https://getcollegecredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Ethics-in-Ameri…	3 lower-division baccalaureate credits	HUMN 905	ETHICS *001
Introduction to World Religions	https://getcollegecredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Intro-World-Rel…	3 lower-division baccalaureate credits	HUMN 905	RELIGION *001
Principles of Public Speaking	https://getcollegecredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/PrinciplesOfPub…	3 lower-division baccalaureate credits	SPCH 100	SPEECH *001
A History of the Vietnam War	https://getcollegecredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/AHistoryOfTheVi…	3 lower-division baccalaureate credits	HIST 901	VIETHIST *001
Criminal Justice	https://getcollegecredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSST_CriminalJu…	3 lower-division baccalaureate credits	CJAD 210	CJAD *001
Foundations of Education	https://getcollegecredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/FoundationsOfEd…	3 lower-division baccalaureate credits	EDUC 902	EDUCATION *001
General Anthropology	https://getcollegecredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/General-Anthrop…	3 lower-division baccalaureate credits	ANTH 901	GENANTH *001
History of the Soviet Union	https://getcollegecredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Hist-Sov-Union…	3 lower-division baccalaureate credits	HIST 901	SOVIETHIST *001
Human/Cultural Geography	https://getcollegecredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IntroductionToG…	3 lower-division baccalaureate credits	HUMN 905	CULTGEOG *001
Introduction to Law Enforcement	https://getcollegecredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IntroductionToL…	3 lower-division baccalaureate credits	CJAD 315	LAWENFORCE *001
Lifespan Developmental Psychology	https://getcollegecredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSST_LifespanDe…	3 lower-division baccalaureate credits	PSYC 207	LIFESPAN *001
Substance Abuse	https://getcollegecredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/SubstanceAbuse-…	3 lower-division baccalaureate credits	PSYC 901	SUBABUSE *001
The Civil War and Reconstruction	https://getcollegecredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TheCivilWarAndR…	3 lower-division baccalaureate credits	HUMN 905	CIVIL *001
Business Ethics and Society	https://getcollegecredit.com/exam/business-ethics-and-society/	3 lower-division baccalaureate credits	BSAD 460	BUSETHIC *001
Business Mathematics	https://getcollegecredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSST_BusinessMa…	3 lower-division baccalaureate credits	MATH 951	BUSMATH *001
Human Resource Management	https://getcollegecredit.com/exam/human-resource-management/	3 lower-division baccalaureate credits	HRM 300	HRM *001
Introduction to Business	https://getcollegecredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IntroductionToB…	3 lower-division baccalaureate credits	BSAD 110	INTROBUS *001
Management Information Systems	https://getcollegecredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ManagementInfor…	3 lower-division baccalaureate credits	MIS 200	MIS *001
Money and Banking	https://getcollegecredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Money-and-Banki…	3 lower-division baccalaureate credits	FINA 902	MONEY *001
Organizational Behavior	https://getcollegecredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ORG-BEHAVIOR.pdf	3 lower-division baccalaureate credits	MGMT 325	ORGBEHAV *001
Personal Finance	https://getcollegecredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Personal-Financ…	3 lower-division baccalaureate credits	FINA 902	PERSONALFIN *001
Principles of Finance	https://getcollegecredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSST_Principles…	3 lower-division baccalaureate credits	FINA 301	FINANCE *001
Principles of Supervision	https://getcollegecredit.com/exam/principles-of-supervision/	3 lower-division baccalaureate credits	MGMT 312	SUPERVISION *001
Fundamentals of College Algebra	https://getcollegecredit.com/exam/fundamentals-of-college-algebra/	3 lower-division baccalaureate credits	MATH 160	ALGEBRA *001
Math for Liberal Arts	https://getcollegecredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/MATH-FOR-LIB-AR…	3 lower-division baccalaureate credits	MATH 140	LIBMATH *001
Principles of Statistics	https://getcollegecredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSST_Principles…	3 lower-division baccalaureate credits	MATH 215	STATS *001
Astronomy	https://getcollegecredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Astronomy.pdf	3 lower-division baccalaureate credits	SCIE 901	ASTRONOMY *001
Environmental Science	https://getcollegecredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSST_Environmen…	3 lower-division baccalaureate credits	SCIE 901	ENVIRON *001
Health and Human Development	https://getcollegecredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/HealthAndHumanD…	3 lower-division baccalaureate credits	PSYC 901	HUMDEV *001
Computing and Information Technology	https://getcollegecredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ComputingAndInf…	3 lower-division baccalaureate credits	COMP 902	INFOTECH *001
Fundamentals of Cybersecurity	https://getcollegecredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSST_Fundamenta…	3 lower-division baccalaureate credits	CYSC 200	CYBER *001
Technical Writing	https://getcollegecredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSST_TechnicalW…	3 lower-division baccalaureate credits	ENG 205	TECHWRIT *001

How much does it cost?

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.

What if I am active military?

Exam fees for the first attempt at any DSST title are covered by DANTES for eligible military service members. Service members are responsible for funding a retest of any DSST exam title if they do not receive a passing score. Active Military students should speak with their Academic Advisor prior to taking a DSST examination as registration is different for these students.

How soon will I get my scores?

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.

Additional Information

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 Examination (FUPE)

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 three-month waiting period.

Register for a FUPE >

FUPEs Available

Course	Test Name	Credit Hour	Passing Score	Time Limit	Fee
ACCT 225	Managerial Accounting	4	70%	2 hours	$80
COMP 101	Problem Solving with Computers	2	75%	2.5 hours	$40
COMP 111	NTR CMP SCI/OBJ-RTD PRG	4	75%	2 hours	$80
COMP 121	Object Oriented Structure & Algorithms 1	4	75%	2 hours	$80
COMP 201	Principles of Computer Organization	2	75%	2 hours	$40
COMP 204	Principles of Computer Networks	2	75%	2 hours	$40
COMP 281	Database Management Systems	4	75%	2 hours	$80
HIM 150	Medical Terminology	2	75%	1 hour	$40
CYSC 200	Cyber Security Fundamentals	2	75%	2 hours	$40
CYSC 300	Principles of Information Security	4	75%	2 hours	$80
ITEC 136	Principles of Programming	4	75%	2 hours	$80
MATH 320	Discrete Math	4	75%	4 hours	$80
PF 106	Intro to Spreadsheets	1	75%	1.5 hours	$20
SCIE 211	Intro to Scientific Analysis & Reasoning	4	75%	2 hours	$80
WEBD 101	Intro to Web Page Construction	2	75%	2 hours	$40

What is the process for taking a FUPE?

FUPE exams should be completed at least one trimester prior to the term in which the student expects to graduate and should be planned with the student’s Academic Advisor.
Student's should go over the study guide for the proficiency test before registering to take the exam.
Choose how and where you would like to take your FUPE exam. All exams must be proctored. Proctoring options include: on Franklin's campus, with our online proctoring service, or with an approved Distance Proctor.
Register for your FUPE exam.
Confirm with testing@franklin.edu if you plan to use ProctorU or a distance proctor.
Study and take your exam!
Wait for your results. Results may take up to 15 business days as they are reviewed by lead faculty for grading.

How much does it cost?

Each exam is $20/credit hour. There will be an additional charge of $3.50 to cover the card fee.

How soon will I get my scores?

Grading and processing may take up to 15 business days, so it’s best to complete exams before submitting your graduation application. Proficiency examinations must be completed a minimum of three weeks prior to graduation.

FUPE Policies

As a Franklin University student, you are expected to uphold the Academic Integrity Policy. Failure to adhere to these testing rules may be considered an exam misconduct violation which could subject you to a flagged testing session and possible penalties after review.
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.
Students may repeat unsuccessful FUPE attempts after a three-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.

FUPE Study Guides

FAQs

Do I need to schedule an appointment to take a test at the Learning Commons?

Yes, all exams taken at the Franklin University Testing Center do require an appointment. Schedule here.

What do I need to bring to take a test?

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.

I am not a Franklin student. Can I take exams at the Learning Commons?

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.

I am a new Franklin student and need to take my placement tests. Do you have study guides for those exams?

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.

What is a proctor?

A proctor is a designated exam administrator.

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Proficiency Testing

Hours, Contact & Location Information

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

To Register:

DSST

Franklin University Proficiency Examination (FUPE)

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