Credit by Exam 2014-2015 - CLEP and DSST Credit Policies

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Credit by exam 2014–2015 explains how Kansas State University allows students to test out of courses through CLEP and DSST. It outlines scheduling via the Academic Assistance Center, required registration fees, and how earned credit applies to enrolled students, including GPA impact when a letter grade is awarded and treatment as resident credit. It also clarifies non-graded limits, official score ordering, transcript transfer rules, and key CLEP restrictions. Tables list specific CLEP exam score thresholds mapped to K-State course numbers, hours, and grades, and similar DSST credit assignments.

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Registration and eligibility

Fees and credit award rules

CLEP and DSST score ordering

Transcript and score delivery requirements

CLEP exam guidance

Major restrictions and CBT-only note

CLEP credit mapping

Course credits by exam score ranges

DSST credit mapping

Course credits by DSST exam codes

Credit by exam 2014-2015 CLEP and DSSTand quiz-outs Kansas State University Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State University encourages you to test out of courses in which you already have academic knowledge comparable to that gained in collegiate study. Two national credit by examination opportunities are available: the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DSST) . CLEP and DSST tests can be scheduled through the Academic Assistance Center, 101 Holton Hall, 785-532-6492. The following registration fees are paid at the time of the examination: CLEP,$105 per test; DSST, $105 per test. Credit is awarded to students who are admitted and/or currently enrolled. If the letter grade is awarded, it will become part of your K-State GPA. This credit is considered resident credit and may be treated as pre requisites for subsequent courses. Non-graded credit by exam will not be counted against credit/no credit limits. Official CLEP scores can be ordered by contacting: CLEP, Box 6601, Princeton, NJ 08541, 800-257-9558,(K-State code 6334) . Official DSST scores can be ordered by contacting: DSST, Prometric, ATTN: DSST Transcript Request, 7941 Corporate Drive, Nottingham, MD, 877-471-9860 (K-State code 9186) . Credit by exam listed on transcripts from other universities is not automatically awarded credit. Scores must be officially sent to K-State. Important information about CLEP Elective credits are not to be used in your major areas. Biology may not be used to satisfy laboratory science graduation requirements. For more information, visit [k-state.edu/admissions/apply/advanced.html](k-state.edu/admissions/apply/advanced.html). Please note: The CLEP scores listed are for exams taken through computer-based testing (CBT) only. Contact the Office of Admissions regarding scores for exams taken before July 2001. CLEP (through computer-based testing) K-State awards the following credit for CLEP exams: Exam Credit score K-State course hours Grade American Government 60+ POLSC 115 U.S. Politics 3 CR Biology 64+ BIOL 198 Principles of 4 A Biology 57–63 BIOL 198 Principles of 4 B Biology 50–56 BIOL 198 Principles of 4 C Biology Business Law, Intro to 72+ MANGT 390 Business Law I 3 A 60–71 MANGT 390 Business Law I 3 B 50–59 MANGT 390 Business Law I 3 C Calculus 50+ MATH 220 Analytic 4 CR Geometry and Calculus I Chemistry 73+ CHM 210 Chemistry I 4 A and CHM 230 Chemistry II 4 A 63–72 CHM 210 Chemistry I 4 B and CHM 230 Chemistry II 4 B 50–62 CHM 210 Chemistry I 4 C College Algebra 62+ MATH 100 College Algebra 3 A 55–61 MATH 100 College Algebra 3 B 50–54 MATH 100 College Algebra 3 C Exam Credit score K-State course hours Grade English Literature 50+ Elective credit 3 CR French Language 63+ FREN 111 French I 5 CR and FREN 112 French II 5 CR 50-62 FREN 111 French I 5 CR German Language 63+ GRMN 121 German 1 5 CR and GRMN 122 German II 5 CR 50-62 GRMN 121 German I 5 CR History of United States I (Early Col. to 1877) 50+ HIST 251 History of U.S. 3 CR to 1877* History of United States II (1865 to present) 50+ HIST 252 History of U.S. 3 CR since 1877* Humanities 50+ Elective credit 3 CR Macroeconomics 67+ ECON 110 Principles of Macroeconomics 60–66 ECON 110 Principles of Macroeconomics 50–59 ECON 110 Principles of Macroeconomics Management, Principles of 61+ MANGT 420 Management Concepts 52–60 MANGT 420 Management Concepts 47–51 MANGT 420 Management Concepts Marketing, Principles of 72+ MKTG 400 Introduction to Marketing 64–71 MKTG 400 Introduction to Marketing Microeconomics 65+ ECON 120 Principles of Microeconomics 59–64 ECON 120 Principles of Microeconomics 50–58 ECON 120 Principles of Microeconomics 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 A B C A B C A B A B C Exam Credit score K-State course hours Grade Natural Sciences 5

FAQs

How can students schedule CLEP and DSST examinations at K-State?

CLEP and DSST tests are scheduled through the Academic Assistance Center at 101 Holton Hall.

When are registration fees for CLEP and DSST paid, and how much are they?

Registration fees are paid at the time of the examination. Both CLEP and DSST are $105 per test.

Do credits earned by exam appear on the K-State GPA?

If a letter grade is awarded, it becomes part of the K-State GPA. The credit is considered resident credit and may serve as prerequisites for later courses.

Sep 30, 2026

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