College Level Examination Program (CLEP & DSST)

Save time – Save money! Over 2900 colleges and universities award college credits with passing scores on CLEP & DSST Exams. 

Did you know that you can earn college credit by passing an exam? Both CLEP and DSST exams are accepted at Nassau Community College and over 2900 other colleges and universities.

• Before registering for any exam, ALWAYS check with the institution awarding credit, to ensure it is accepted. 
• There is an administrative processing fee of $50, due the day of the exam, payable by check or money order to NCC. NCC students can pay online through their portal.
• Testing location is Building U / The Center for Students with Disabilities.

 

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To reserve your seat for a CLEP exam:

• To help prepare for the exam visit https://modernstates.org/  Many candidates that complete the free review are eligible for a voucher to cover the College Board CLEP fee $90
• Nassau students, review the Nassau CLEP Equivalency list  or work with your academic advisor.
• CLEP candidates must create an account with The College Board  
  • When registering for the exam through the College Board website, do not choose the remote option. NCC does not support the remote option.  
  • If you received the Modern State voucher, you can use that to pay the CLEP $90 test fee. If not, you pay the $90 CLEP test fee with a credit or debit card.  
  • You will receive a CLEP Exam Registration Ticket after you registered. Save that ticket as a PDF to your computer.
  • Attach CLEP Exam Registration Ticket pdf and email the CLEP Exam Registration Ticket to CLEP@ncc.edu.   Include your first and second choice of dates.
• Fees: You will pay the College Board prior to your exam date. You will bring a check or money order for the $50 administrative fee on the day of the exam. NCC students may request an option to pay online through their portal. Payment is not required until the day of the exam.
• If you have not received your confirmation a week before the exam, please check your spam folder. Questions: please email CLEP@ncc.edu.

Nassau CLEP Equivalency list

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To reserve your seat for a DSST exam:

• Review the list of available exams at DSST Exams https://www.getcollegecredit.com/
• Nassau students, review the Nassau DSST Equivalency list  or work with your academic advisor. Note: Nassau does not offer the Public Speaking exam.
• Email the CLEP@ncc.edu.   Include the name of the DSST exam and your first and second choice of dates.
• Fees: You will pay the DSST fee, to Prometric by credit card the day of the exam. Exam fees vary. You will bring a check or money order, payable to NCC for the $50 administrative fee on the day of the exam. NCC students may request an option to pay online through their portal. Payment is not required until the day of the exam.
• If you have not received your confirmation a week before the exam, please check your spam folder. Questions: please email CLEP@ncc.edu.

Nassau DSST Equivalency list

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All candidates, day of testing:

• Candidates should arrive 15 minutes early to any exam. Photo ID is required to test.
• If the college is closed because of weather, it will be announced on the news and at www.ncc.edu .
• Testing location is Building U / The Center for Students with Disabilities. See the Google map link in the corner.
• Bring your $50 check or money order payable to NCC for the administrative fee.

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Covid-19 Screening Requirements

Only students meeting the Covid-19 screening guidelines will be allowed to test. Students must review the screening requirements and complete the screening form. Copies will be available on site the day of the exam or the candidate can complete ahead of time and bring the completed form to the testing site.

Covid-19 Screening Guidelines and Form