CREDIT BY EXAMINATION – Lisle, Chicago, Wheeling, North Shore
| CLEP now at Lisle AND Chicago Campuses!! |
| Academic & Lifelong Learning and Prior Learning Assessment proudly announce the opening of our Chicago CLEP Testing Center. We are located in room 3013, Center for Academic Development (CAD). |
| Your Next Step to CLEP... College Level Examination (CLEP) Program gives you the opportunity to receive college credit for what you already know by earning qualifying scores on any CLEP exams. |
What is Credit by Examination?
NLU awards credit by examination for eligible students who have achieved acceptable scores on CLEP (College Level Examination Program) and DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSSTs). You might wish to explore this option of examination as a way to gain additional credits needed for degree completion.
Where can I take the exams?
CLEP can be taken at either Chicago (#2047 Testing Center/Testing Code) or Lisle (#1310 Testing Center/Testing Code) campuses. If you have further questions, please contact PLA testing centers hotline at (800) 443-5522 ext. 4316.
Who qualifies to take exams at NLU?
Undergraduate students or graduate students seeking undergraduate credit may register. NLU is an open CLEP testing center, while we are a closed DANTES testing center, requiring that students be admitted to the university.
What do CLEP exams cover?
CLEP tests measure knowledge of academic topics through five General areas (English Composition, Mathematics, Natural Science, Social Science/History, Humanities). There are thirty-four possible exams. CLEP exams are timed, but there is no penalty for wrong or skipped answers. Credit awards vary from 5QH to 18QH.
What do DANTES exams cover?
DANTES exams measure learning in some business and academic areas, including humanities, mathematics, physical and life sciences, social sciences and technical writing. There is no penalty for incorrect or skipped answers. Credit awards for all DANTES are 5QH. Many DANTES can be completed within 90 minutes; however additional time can be allowed if necessary. 
