Credit-by-Exam

Broward College awards college credit for standardized examinations that document the required knowledge and competencies for one or more subject areas. Broward College uses the minimum scores, credits, and guidelines for awarding credit for exams established by the State of Florida's Articulation Coordinating Committee (ACC). For additional information, please review Broward College Policy 6Hx2-4.11 and Broward College Procedure A6Hx2-4.11

Research shows that adult students who utilize acceleration mechanisms like credit-by-exam outperform their peers, graduate at higher rates, and save money and time towards their degree. 

Benefits   Local Test Options   Equivalency Tables   AP, AICE, and IB Credit Recovery

Students who earn credits through Credit-by-Exam:

CAEL (Council for Adult and Experiential Learning)  References:

Save Money

On average, students save between $1,222.00 and $3,048.00 while attaining their degree!

Save Time

On average, students save an average of 2.5 to 13.9 months of time while attaining their degree!

Persist Longer

On average, students take an additional 19 more credit hours!

Earn a Degree

Graduation rates are nearly 22% higher!

Local Testing Options

The College Board’s College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) has been a widely trusted credit-by-examination program for over 50 years, accepted by 2,900 colleges and universities and administered in more than 1,800 test centers. This program allows students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds to demonstrate their mastery of introductory college-level material and earn college credit. Students can earn credit for what they already know by getting qualifying scores on most CLEP examinations. Visit the Broward College CLEP Equivalencies webpage for specific details on which examinations the College accepts as well as the specified credit equivalencies.

The Broward College Testing and Assessment Centers deliver most current CLEP exams.

Exams Available

CLEP Exams Available

  • Visit the CLEP Equivalencies webpage for BC credit equivalencies
  • Broward College does not administer all exams. Check the CLEP Equivalencies webpage for all available and unavailable CLEP exams. 
Cost
Appointment Registration Process
  1. Register and pay for your CLEP exam through My CLEP Account
  2. Schedule your exam
    • At Broward College
    • Remote Proctoring
Exam Length

CLEP exams range from 90 to 120 minutes in length.

(Total test time will include at least 30 additional minutes for test setup and completion.)
Retest Policy

3 months

  • If you retake an exam within the three-month period, your administration will be considered invalid, your score will be canceled and any test fees will be forfeited.
  • DANTES-funded military examinees: DANTES does not fund retesting on previously funded CLEP exams. However, service members may personally fund a retest after waiting three months.
DANTES Funding for Military

Yes

  • All current and former Broward College students who are active duty or veterans will have the CLEP proctoring fee waived for ALL test attempts! (Must have a BC student ID number)
    • Active duty students must show their military ID at the time of check-in.
    • Veterans must have their VA advisor contact the Testing and Assessment Center prior to check-in for the exam.
  • Non-Broward College active duty examinees who are eligible first time military exam candidates will not only have their exam fee funded by DANTES, but will also have their proctoring fee waived at the Testing Center by DANTES.
    • Non-Broward College veterans may be eligible for reimbursement from the VA.
  • DANTES Eligibility Chart
  • Veterans Affairs National Exam Search
  • Veterans Affairs Test Fees Information
Accommodations

To request ADA testing accommodations, please email DISABILITY-SERVICES@broward.edu  well in advance of your anticipated testing date and request a virtual or phone appointment with an Accessibility Resources Coordinator. 

Guidelines for documentation can be found in Broward College Policy 6Hx2-5.09.
Remote Testing Option

At-Home CLEP Exams Administered by ProctorTrack

Register via RegisterBlast to receive email instructions and resources to take the CLEP via ProctorTrack. 

  • Exam registration and proctoring done by CLEP and Proctortrack. BC Testing and Assessment Centers are not involved with the test delivery process. 
  • The College Registrar's Office receives and evaluates the official score transcript results.
Exam Format

Computer based
Score Availability

Visit the Test Score Reports webpage for more details.

  • Unnofficial scores are available at the conclusion of testing except for College Composition and Spanish with Writing. 
  • Official scores arrive within about 2-3 weeks after the test date for evaluation at Broward College by the Transcript Office.
  • Contact the Broward College Transcript Office to check on your scores.
Test Preparation Resources

Official CLEP Practice Resources are available at:

The DSST (DANTES) (formerly DANTES Subject Standardized Tests) is a trusted credit-by-examination program open to any exam candidate, accepted by 1,900 colleges and universities and administered. This program allows students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds to demonstrate their mastery of introductory college-level material and earn college credit. Students can earn credit for what they already know by getting qualifying scores on over 30 DSST examinations. Visit the Broward College DSST (DANTES) Equivalency webpage for specific details on which examinations the College accepts as well as the specified credit equivalencies.

The Broward College Testing and Assessment Centers deliver most current DSST exams.

Exams Available

DSST Exams Available
Cost
Appointment Registration Process Appointments at Broward College are currently unavailable until further notice
  1. Schedule your exam
    • At Broward College
      • Pick a Testing and Assessment Center and Make an Appointment and pay the proctoring fee
      • Note: The Principles of Public Speaking exam requires special appointment approval. Contact the Testing and Assessment Center for details.  
Exam Length

2 hours

(Total test time will include at least 30 additional minutes for test setup and completion.)
Retest Policy

3 months

  • If you retake an exam within the three-month period, your administration will be considered invalid, your score will be canceled and any test fees will be forfeited.
  • DANTES-funded military examinees: DANTES does not fund retesting on previously funded CLEP exams. However, service members may personally fund a retest after waiting three months.
DANTES Funding for Military

Yes

  • All current and former Broward College students who are active duty or veterans will have the DSST proctoring fee waived for ALL test attempts! (Must have a BC student ID number)
    • Active duty students must show their military ID at the time of check-in.
    • Veterans must have their VA advisor contact the Testing and Assessment Center prior to check-in for the exam.
  • Non-Broward College active duty examinees who are eligible first time military exam candidates will not only have their exam fee funded by DANTES, but will also have their proctoring fee waived at the Testing Center by DANTES.
    • Non-Broward College veterans may be eligible for reimbursement from the VA.
  • DANTES Eligibility Chart
  • Veterans Affairs National Exam Search
  • Veterans Affairs Test Fees Information
Accommodations
  • Visit the DSST Testing Accommodations webpage and complete the ADA packet.
    • Mail or Fax the ADA Packet to Prometric according to the instructions in the packet
  • Contact Information for Prometric:

 
Remote Testing Option
  • Not available for Civilian or Veterans at this time
  • Active Duty Military can visit the DSST site for details on Remote Proctored Exams
Exam Format

Internet based
Score Availability

Visit the Test Score Reports webpage for more details.

  • Unnofficial scores are available at the conclusion of testing except for Principles of Public Speaking. 
  • Official scores arrive within about 4-6 weeks after the test date for evaluation at Broward College by the Transcript Office.
  • Contact the Broward College Transcript Office to check on your scores.
Test Preparation Resources DSST Test Preparation Webpage

UExcel Examinations and Excelsior College Examinations (formerly known as Regents College Exams or the Proficiency Examination Program), are developed by Excelsior College using national committees of faculty consultants and national studies to assess how well the tests measure the performance of students in actual college courses.  UExcel (Excelsior College) Examinations are approved by the American Council on Education and Excelsior College itself is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSACS). Visit the Broward College UExcel (Excelsior College) Equivalency webpage for specific details on which examinations the College accepts as well as the specified credit equivalencies. UExcel exams are proctored by Pearson VUE.

The Broward College Central Campus Testing and Assessment Center is a Pearson VUE test site and delivers UExcel exams.

Exams Available

UExcel Exams Available
Cost
Appointment Registration Process
  1. Create a MyExcelsior Account
  2. Select your exam
  3. Pay associated fees to Excelsior College and Pearson VUE
  4. Schedule your test date with Pearson VUE

UExcel Exam Registration and Information Guide
Exam Length

2 to 3 hours

 
Retest Policy
  • First Retest: 60 days
  • Second and Higher Retest: 120 days 

Retesting Webpage
DANTES Funding for Military None
Accommodations

Contact the Excelsior College Accessibility Services Office

Submit Accommodations Request Form
Remote Testing Option UExcel is available through Pearson OnVUE
Exam Format

Internet based through Pearson VUE
Score Availability

Visit the Test Score Reports webpage for more details.

  • Official scores arrive within about 4-6 weeks after the test date for evaluation at Broward College by the Transcript Office.
  • Contact the Broward College Transcript Office to check on your scores.
Test Preparation Resources UExcel Content Guides

Credit-by-Exam Equivalency Tables

Advanced Placement (AP)
Cambridge AICE
CLEP
DSST (DANTES)
DLPT
International Baccalaureate (IB)
UExcel (Excelsior College)

AP, AICE, and IB Credit Recovery Options

If you took AP, IB, and/or AICE course work in one of the subjects below but didn't score high enough to earn college credits, you have an opportunity to take a Local Credit-by-Exam Test Option to recover credits.

Exam Vendor Exam Title  Score Local Credit-by-Exam Exam Option(s)
IB

Biology and

Biology (HL)

 1 to 3 CLEP Biology (no lab credit)
IB Chemistry 1 to 3 CLEP Chemistry (no lab credit)
IB Economics 1 to 3 CLEP Principles of Macroeconomics and CLEP Principles of Microeconomics
IB

English A1 and 

English Language A: Language and Literature

 1 to 3 CLEP College Composition
IB English Language A: Literature 1 to 3 CLEP English Literature
IB French: Language B 1 to 3 CLEP French
IB German: Language B 1 to 3 CLEP German
IB Math Analysis and Approaches (HL) 1 to 3 CLEP College Algebra
IB Math Analysis and Approaches (SL) 1 to 3 CLEP College Mathematics
IB Math Applications and Interpretations (HL) 1 to 3 CLEP Precalculus
IB Math Applications and Interpretations (SL) 1 to 3 CLEP College Algebra and CLEP College Mathematics
IB

Math Methods

 1 to 3 CLEP College Algebra or CLEP Precalculus or CLEP Calculus
IB Mathematical Studies 1 to 3 CLEP College Mathematics (MGF1106 Only)
IB

Mathematical Studies (SL)

 1 to 3 CLEP College Algebra
IB Psychology 1 to 3 CLEP Introductory Psychology
IB Spanish: Language B 1 to 3 CLEP Spanish Language
IB Business and Management 1 to 3 DSST Introduction to Business (GEB1011 Only)
IB Ecosystems and Societies 1 to 3 DSST Environment and Humanity (EVR1017 Only)
IB Music 1 to 3 UExcel Introduction to Music (MUL2010 Only)
IB Philosophy 1 to 3 UExcel Introduction to Philosophy (PHI2010 Only)
IB Physics 1 to 3 UExcel Physics (no lab credit)
IB

Physics (SL)

 1 to 3 UExcel Physics (no lab credit)
IB World Religions (SL) 1 to 3 DSST Introduction to World Religions
AP

Art History

 1 to 2 DSST Art of the Western World
AP Biology  1 to 2 CLEP Biology
AP

Calculus AB and

Calculus BC

 1 to 2 UExcel Calculus (MAC2311 Only)
AP Chemistry  1 to 2 CLEP General Chemistry (no lab credit)
AP

Computer Science A and

Computer Science AB

 1 to 2 DSST Computing and Information Technology
AP English Language and Composition  1 to 2 CLEP College Composition
AP English Literature and Composition  1 to 2 CLEP College Composition and CLEP English Literature
AP European History  1 to 2 CLEP Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 and CLEP Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 and CLEP Western Civilization II: 1648 to Present
AP French Language and Culture  1 to 2 CLEP French Language
AP German Language and Culture  1 to 2 CLEP German Language
AP Macroeconomics 1 to 2 CLEP Principles of Macroeconomics
AP Microeconomics 1 to 2 CLEP Principles of Microeconomics
AP Psychology  1 to 2 CLEP Introductory Psychology
AP Spanish Language and Culture  1 to 2 CLEP Spanish Language or CLEP Spanish with Writing
AP Statistics  1 to 2 DSST Principles of Statistics
AP United States Government and Politics 1 to 2 CLEP American Government
AP United States History  1 to 2 CLEP History of the United States I and CLEP History of the United States II
AP World History: Modern  1 to 2 UExcel World Conflicts Since 1900
AICE Accounting (A-Level) U CLEP Financial Accounting (ACG2001 Only)
AICE Accounting (AS-Level) U CLEP Financial Accounting 
AICE Applied ICT- Information, Communication Technology (A- Level) and (AS-Level) U CLEP Information Systems (CGS1060C Only)
AICE Biology (AS-Level) U CLEP Biology (no lab credit)
AICE Business Studies (A-Level) U DSST Introduction to Business (GEB1011 Only)
AICE Business Studies (AS-Level) U DSST Introduction to Business
AICE Chemistry (A-Level) U CLEP General Chemistry (no lab credit) (CHM1020 Only)
AICE Chemistry (AS-Level) U CLEP General Chemistry (no lab credit)
AICE Computing (A-Level) and (AS-Level) U CLEP Information Systems (CGS1060C Only)
AICE Economics (A-Level) U CLEP Principles of Macroeconomics and CLEP Principles of Microeconomics
AICE English (A Level) U CLEP College Composition
AICE English (A-Level) – Literature in English U CLEP College Composition
AICE English (AS-Level) – English Language or Language & Literature in English U CLEP College Composition
AICE English (AS-Level) – Literature in English U CLEP College Composition
AICE French (A-Level) U CLEP French Language
AICE French Language (AS-Level) U CLEP French Language
AICE History, European History, c.1789-1941 (A-Level)  U CLEP Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 (EUH1000 Only)
AICE History, International Relations/History, c.1871-1945 (AS-Level)  U UExcel World Conflicts Since 1900
AICE History, International Relations/History, c.1871-1991 (A-Level)   U UExcel World Conflicts Since 1900 (WOH2040 Only)
AICE Mathematics (A-Level) U UExcel Statistics and UExcel Calculus
AICE Physics (AS-Level) U UExcel Physics (no lab credit)
AICE Psychology (A-Level) and (AS-Level) U CLEP Introductory Psychology
AICE Sociology (A-Level) and (AS-Level) U CLEP Introductory Sociology

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