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Visit www.business.fau.edu/academicpolicies)[ Visit](deadline to declare. Visit www.business.fau.edu/academicpolicies)[ www.business.fau.edu/academicpolicies](deadline to declare. Visit www.business.fau.edu/academicpolicies) and talk to your advisor regarding this  \ndeadline. CLEP for FLEX, Gen Ed, or Free Elective: It is recommended to take CLEP before registration begins for your final semester,  \nbut it MUST be taken before your final semester begins. If the scores are not on your transcript yet, you must email an unofficial score report to your advisor when you have your application for degree preapproval meeting.  \nHow do I sign up and pay for a CLEP exam?  \nIf taking the exam at FAU, [visit](visit www.fau.edu/testing. If you)[ ](visit www.fau.edu/testing. If you)[www.fau.edu/testing](visit www.fau.edu/testing. If you)[. If you](visit www.fau.edu/testing. If you) do not live near FAU, [visit](visit www.collegeboard.org/clep to find)[ ](visit www.collegeboard.org/clep to find)[www.collegeboard.org/clep](visit www.collegeboard.org/clep to find)[ ](visit www.collegeboard.org/clep to find)[to find](visit www.collegeboard.org/clep to find) another  \nlocation to take the CLEP.  \nWhat kinds of credits can I earn?  \nLower division (1000 and 2000 level) credit can be earned through the CLEP in a variety of subjects. A complete list of exam titles and equivalent FAU credits is on the back of this page. This information is subject to change, so please view the university catalog to see up to date information and review all relevant policies. Speak with an advisor before attempting any CLEP exam.  \n[http://www.fau.edu/academic/registrar/FAUcatalog/academics.php\\#acceleration](http://www.fau.edu/academic/registrar/FAUcatalog/academics.php#acceleration).  \nFAU business students typically use CLEP in the following categories:  \n• Foreign Language: FLENT (Foreign Language Admission Requirement) and FLEX (Foreign Language Graduation Requirement) can be completed through the CLEP in any of the following subjects. You must earn through the 1121 level to satisfy FLENT or FLEX. 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