Standardized Assessments/Examinations
CLEP Examination
The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a national program of credit by examination to obtain recognition of college-level achievement. AIU is a registered CLEP credit-granting institution and students should consult http://www.collegeboard.com to find CLEP examination centers in their areas. AIU awards proficiency credit for comparable coursework based on CLEP examination scores as recommended by the American Council on Education (ACE) for the respective course requirements.
Students must submit a copy of an official CLEP score report to be evaluated for this proficiency credit award. See the AIU Student Handbook for more information on submission requirements for CLEP Examinations.
DSST Examination
DANTES Subject Standardized Testing (DSST) examinations provide another option for students to demonstrate competencies for learning in nontraditional ways. More information on study guides and examination options is available at http://www.getcollegecredit.com
Proficiency credit is awarded for passing scores according to American Council Education (ACE) recommendations for the respective course requirements. Students must submit a copy of an official DSST score report to be evaluated for this proficiency credit award. See the AIU Student Handbook for more information on submission requirements for DSST Examinations.
AP Examinations
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations provide students with the opportunity to complete college-level coursework while in high school and to gain valuable skills and study habits for college. If a student achieves a qualifying score of a 3 or higher on the respective AP Examination, proficiency credit is awarded according to the American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations for the respective course requirements. Students must submit a copy of an official AP score report to be evaluated for this proficiency credit award. See the Student Handbook for more information on examination requirements for the Advanced Placement Examination.