College-Level Examinations (CLEP & DSST)

Nassau now offers two options for earning college credits through testing.
Explore which option is best for you!

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)

Sponsored by the College Board, CLEP offers the opportunity to receive college credit by earning qualifying scores on one or more of 33 exams in the disciplines of business, composition and literature, foreign language, history and social sciences, and science and mathematics. There are 2,900 colleges that grant credit and/or advanced standing for CLEP exams.

• CLEP FAQ
• CLEP Spring 2013 Registration Dates and Information
• CLEP Summer 2013 Registration Dates and Information
• CLEP Registration Form
• NCC Equivalent Credits for CLEP Exams

DSST Exams

Formerly known as the DANTES Subject Standardized Tests, the DSST provides students the opportunity to receive college credit, with acceptable scores, as recommended by the American Council on Education, the 38 exams are offered in diverse subject areas such as health, ethics, finance and technology. DSSTs offer students a cost effective, time saving way to use their knowledge to accomplish their educational goals.

• DSST FAQ
• DSST Spring 2013 Registration Dates and Information
• DSST Summer 2013 Registration Dates and Information
• DSST Registration Form
• NCC Equivalent Credits for DSST Exams

For more information please call 516.572.9947

For more information about CLEP exams visit the College Board website
For more information abut DSST exams visit the Prometric website