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Credits by Exam
College-level credit is available for successful completion of various national standardized examinations. These exams cover content areas that are common curriculum requirements. Available examination programs include the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support (DANTES) Standardized Subject Tests (DSST), Excelsior College Exams, and the Mountain State University Challenge Examinations.
Challenge Examinations
Challenge Examinations are paper and pencil exams that are offered in various subject areas. Challenge Exams are offered daily in the Testing Center and students are required to register in advance. You can register for Challenge Exams by contacting the Testing Center and paying the $150 exam fee at Student Accounts prior to the test date. Challenge Exams carry an actual letter grade that will be placed on the MSU transcript. Information about Challenge exams is available in the Testing Center (304.929.1333).
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
CLEP examinations are computer-based exams that are offered in various subject areas. Exams are offered on a daily basis in the Testing Center and students are required to register at least one business day in advance. You can register for CLEP exams by contacting the Testing Center. You are required to pay a $15 sitting fee at Student Accounts prior to the test date. You will need to bring that receipt with you on the day of testing. The CLEP exam fee is $77 (subject to change) and is paid on the test date. Scores that meet or exceed the minimum acceptable score are shown as a grade of "P" to indicate passing on the transcript. Information about CLEP exams is available in the Testing Center (304.929.1333) or you can contact CLEP directly (www.collegeboard.com/clep). For the payment process contact the Testing Center as well.
DANTES/DSST
DANTES examinations are computer-based in various subject areas. These exams are offered Mon-Fri from 9am-3pm daily, except for the days we are closed for special testing. A valid photo ID must be presented at time of testing. Students are required to register for DANTES examinations by contacting the Testing Center and scheduling at least one business day in advance. Students must pay a $10 sitting fee at Student Accounts on or before testing day. You will need to bring that receipt with you on test day. If paying by check, you can pay at the Testing Center when signing in. Starter checks with new accounts are not accepted. The DANTES exam fee is $80 (subject to change) and is paid on the test date with a credit card (Visa or Mastercard). Scores that meet or exceed the minimum acceptable score are shown as a grade of "P" to indicate passing on the transcript. If you do not pass the exam, the score will not be applied to your transcript. Information about DANTES exams is available in the Testing Center (304.929.1333) or you can contact DANTES directly (www.getcollegecredit.com).
The "Public Speaking" exam is now computerized. Since it requires speaking audibly, this exam is given once per month. For testing dates, click on the DANTES attachments listed here.
Excelsior College Examinations
Excelsior College is a world leader in distance education, providing busy working adults with the opportunity to earn degrees with flexibility. Excelsior College currently offers the following exams through Pearson VUE - Arts & Sciences Exams, Business Exams, Education Exams, and Nursing Exams (Associate and Baccalaureate). Earn college level credit in select subject areas by passing proficiency exams. The American Council on Education's College Credit Recommendation Service (ACE CREDIT) has evaluated and recommended college credit for ECEs. Accepted for credit at hundreds of colleges and universities, ECEs can save you time and money compared to completing equivalent course work.
Click here for course equivalences set by Mountain State University for MSU students only.
For more information regarding these exams in addition to registering, scheduling, and payment, Go to: http://www.excelsior.edu
You can also call toll free at 888.723.9267 or 518.464.8500, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday-Friday. For anyone interested in these exams that are students at other institutions, see the equivalences set by Excelsior online.
Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
The Miller Analogies Test (MAT) is offered at MSU in computer based versions. Computerized MAT testing may be scheduled Monday through Friday at 9:00AM, 10:00AM, 11:00AM, 12:00PM, 1:00PM, or 2:00 PM.