CLEP/DSST Examinations

Indiana Wesleyan University offers CLEP and DSST tests as an option for students needing to fulfill general education and elective credits for a baccalaureate degree. The CLEP (College Level Examination Program) examinations are offered by The College Board, a nonprofit membership organization that provides tests and other educational services for students, schools, and colleges. CLEP is the most widely accepted credit-by-examination program in the country. The DSST (DANTES Subject Standardized Tests) examinations, originally developed for military personnel, are offered by Prometric.

Students may take both CLEP and/or DSST examinations. Upon receipt of the official test scores, Indiana Wesleyan University will award credit based on The American Council on Education recommendations. Before taking a CLEP/DSST test, students should check with an academic advisor to ensure the test will apply toward degree completion plans.

The maximum number of credits awarded for all credit through various examinations (CLEP, DANTES, AP, AICE, etc.) and prior learning shall be limited to a total of 40 semester hours for the baccalaureate degrees and 18 semester hours for the associate degrees, and ordinarily will not be applied to upper-division requirements in the major (junior and senior levels). It is the responsibility of the student to obtain approval from the appropriate division for the application of credits to the majors.