CLEP Language Credit

What is the CLEP Exam:

  • CLEP is the College Level Examination Program which gives college level credit
  • Students can take a CLEP exam to receive credits at UNC Charlotte
  • CLEP exams can be taken in German, French, and Spanish
  • Credits granted for the CLEP exam are shown as transfer hours on the transcript
  • Credits granted for CLEP exams are included in the hours completed toward a degree

Who can use a CLEP Exam for Credit and Placement:

  • Students who have proficiency in a German, French or Spanish
  • Students who wish to receive credit on their transcript in German, French or Spanish
  • Student who wish to receive credits towards completion of their degrees
  • Students who wish to place into 3000 level courses in German, French or Spanish

How do you receive CLEP Credits:

  • Sign up to take a CLEP exam at the CLEP website
  • After completion of the test, submit official test results to UNC Charlotte

What Credits do CLEP Exams Provide:

French

Level 1 = score 50= 6 credits = FREN 1201, 1202 ► Register for FREN 2201

Level 2 = score 52 = 12 credits = FREN 1201, 1202, 2201, 2202 ► Register for FREN 3201

German

Level 1 = score 50= 6 credits = GERM 1201, 1202 ► Register for GERM 2201

Level 2 = score 63 = 12 credits = GERM 1201, 1202, 2201, 2202 ► Register for GERM 3201

Spanish

Level 1 = score 50= 8 credits = SPAN 1101, 1102 ► Register for SPAN 2201

Level 2 = score 54 = 12 credits = SPAN 1101, 1102, 2201, 2202 ► Register @ 3000 Level – Consult Advisor

Spanish with Writing

Level 1 = score 50= 8 credits = SPAN 1101, 1102 ► Register for SPAN 2201

Level 2 = score 65 = 12 credits = SPAN 1101, 1102, 2201, 2202 ► Register @ 3000 Level – Consult Advisor