CLEP Exams

The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) allows students to demonstrate their mastery of introductory college-level material and earn college credit. Students can earn credit for what they already know.

Earn College Credit with CLEP at York College

Looking to save time and money on your college degree? With the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) at York College, you or your student can earn college credit by demonstrating your knowledge in subjects you already know. Pass the exam and skip the course—it's that simple!

Why Take a CLEP Exam?

✅ Save Money: CLEP exams are a fraction of the cost of traditional college courses.
✅ Save Time: Earn credits quickly and graduate sooner.
✅ Show What You Know: Already a pro at a subject? Skip the class and get straight to earning credit.

Steps to Take a CLEP Exam at York College

Plan Your Exam
Before registering, check with the Office of the Registrar Transfer Unit at transfereval@york.cuny.edu to confirm your chosen exam meets your degree requirements.
Register on College Board
Purchase your CLEP exam at the College Board website.
Use York College’s institution code 2992 to ensure your scores are sent directly.
Reserve Your Seat
After registering, secure your testing seat through Register Blast.
Pay the $36 non-refundable administration fee online and bring your receipt on test day.

Exams offered

Exam Name	York Equivalent	Credits
American Government	POL 103	3
Analyzing & Interpreting Literature	No Credit	0
Biology	BIO 202 w/score 72 or better	3
Chemistry	CHEM 108, CHEM 111	3.5, 3.5
College Algebra	MATH Elective	3
College Mathematics	MATH Elective	3
College-Level French language	Contact Registrar’s Office
College-Level German language	Contact Registrar’s Office
College-Level Spanish Language	Contact Registrar’s Office
English Composition w/essay	No Credit	0
European History	HIST. BL	3
Financial Accounting Exam	ACC 101, exc. ACC 102	3
History of the U.S. I:Early Colon-1877	HIST 201	3
History of the U.S. II:1865 to Present	HIST 202	3
Human Growth & Development	PSY 216 or PSY 214 for Nursing & O.T. majors	3
Information Systems & Computer Appl.	BUS 201	3
Introductory Business Law	BUS 283	3
Introductory Psychology	PSY 102	3
Introductory Sociology	SOC 101	3
Pre-Calculus	No Credit	0
Principles of Accounting (old exam)	ACC 101	3
Principles of Macroeconomics	ECON 103	3
Principles of Marketing	MKTG 341	3
Principles of Microeconomics	ECON 102	3
Educational Psychology	PSY BL	3
Spanish with Writing Level 1	SPAN 105	3
Western Civilization I	HIST 113	3
Western Civilization II	HIST 100	3

What to Bring on Exam Day

Photo ID: A valid government-issued ID matching your registration name.
Register Blast Ticket: Proof of your seat reservation.
College Board Receipt: Proof of test exam number.
Preparedness: Arrive 30 minutes early to the Testing Center in Room AC-1G05 (Academic Core Building).

Special Benefits for Military Members

Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard members can take their first CLEP exam for free (exam fee waived). Administration fees still apply.

Need to Retake the Exam?

You can retake a CLEP exam after a 3-month waiting period. Exams taken earlier will be canceled, and fees forfeited.

Study Resources

Get ready for your exam with study materials from the CLEP website. Practice makes perfect!

Ready to Earn College Credit?

Don’t wait—start your journey to faster graduation today. Visit us at the York College Testing Center in Room AC-1G05 or contact us at clep@york.cuny.edu for more details.

Testing Center