Murray State University recognizes that a number of students gain advanced competency in specific subjects prior to enrolling in college courses. Students are encouraged to complete any national tests for credit before enrolling. An enrolled student may take a CLEP test only after obtaining official written permission (download a form). This brochure lists available AP and CLEP tests with the minimum scores, and any additional requirements, for credit to be awarded. To be considered for credit, an official score report must be mailed directly to the Registrarís Office from the specific testing serviceís national headquarters. Testing credit may not be used to repeat a course taken previously, and will only be awarded to students enrolled at Murray State.
Although Murray State accepts each of the AP and CLEP tests listed, credit will not be awarded for two or more that have significantly similar subject content.
For information on scheduling a test or for submitting fees, contact:
Counseling and Testing Center
Murray State University
104C Applied Sciences
Murray KY 42071-0009
270/809-6851
For information on the acceptance of testing credit and for information on retest policies, contact:
Transfer Center
Jennifer Husemann
Coordinator of Credit Evaluation
311 Lowery Center
Murray State University
Murray, KY 42071
270-809-3342
email: jennifer.husemann@murraystate.edu
DANTES Testing
Contact the Office of the Registrar at (270) 809-3754 for information regarding MSU acceptance/non-acceptance of DANTES credit. The test series is offered from time to time. Follow these steps to register for DANTES at Murray State University:
1. Call the Counseling Center to confirm fees and testing dates. The test is computer based. A non-refundable fee of $15.00 must be paid to the MSU Counseling Center to secure a date. On the day of the test the balance of the fees, $80.00 at the present time and subject to change without notice, will be paid online with a credit card.
2. Dantes informational website
Departmental Challenge Tests
Some academic departments at Murray State offer local Departmental Challenge Examinations that permit a student to test out of a specific course for credit. For more information, contact the department in which the specific course is taught.
Registration forms and study guides for CLEP
Costs: The fees are $77.00 payable to CLEP and $15.00 payable to MSU. Please submit fees and completed forms to the Counseling and Testing Center at the above address.
Download a CLEP Registration form (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) This is required of all CLEP registrants
Download a Murray State University CLEP Approval Form if you are currently attending or have previously attended classes at Murray State University. (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) You will also need to turn in a completed CLEP Registration form (see link above).
Parking regulations are enforced during many testing sessions. Contact Public Safety at 809-2222 prior to testing for a temporary permit if you do not have an appropriate tag.
Testing at sites other than Murray State University
The CLEP test series is a national program. If Murray State University awards credit for a particular course (see lists below), you may, if it is more convenient, take the national CLEP test at a center closer to your location and have the scores sent to Murray State University. The following link to the College Board website will allow you to search for other centers. When you take the test, be sure you specify Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky, as the score report recipient. We must receive an official copy of scores from the College Board in order to award credit. Candidate supplied documents will not be accepted.
Click here to find other test sites.
Kentucky Standard Acceptable Scores for National Exams Table (Revised January 31, 2012) Data provided by Kentucky Council for Postsecondary Education
Current Listing of CLEP Credit accepted by Murray State University
Current Listing of AP Credit accepted by Murray State University
Subject to change without notice
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