Transfer Credit Evaluation and Prior Learning Assessment

TCC’s minimum requirement for awarding of AP credit is a 3. Certain exams may additionally award a sequence of courses with an AP score of 4 or 5. To see the exams that may award these sequence of courses and what exams TCC accepts see the chart below. The chart below is reviewed on a biennial basis.

Notes

• ^A For placement in advanced theory classes, students should contact the music faculty advisor at 918-595-7752.

(Revised 2/9/22)

CLEP, the College-Level Examination Program, is the most widely accepted credit-by-examination program in the country. CLEP examinations allow a person to demonstrate knowledge that has been acquired through independent study, academic interests, or on-the-job training. CLEP may entitle an individual to earn from three to six hours of college credit for each test passed; with the exception of the College Spanish Language. Please see link below to determine the number of credits that may be awarded.

Currently, there are 1,300 CLEP test centers located throughout the world. TCC is pleased to be a part of the CLEP family, providing service to students and the community. Each college sets its own policy regarding how much credit and for what courses credit will be given. Before registering for the CLEP, it is the examinee's responsibility to find out the following information:

• Does the college you are reporting the scores to recognize CLEP exams?
• What score is needed to receive credit(s)?
• Are there additional requirements before credit is granted?

Test Preparation

The Official Study Guide for the CLEP Examinations contains descriptions of all CLEP exams, sample exam questions and answers, test preparation in every subject, test-taking strategies and general information about CLEP.

The Guide may be purchased through The College Board by calling 1.800.323.7155. Cost is $25 plus postage (approximately $30.99). Old textbooks may also come in handy as a review for exams. Also, you may view The College Board website for CLEP preparation for more information. Remember, CLEP is the opportunity to earn credit for what you already know.

Registration

Pre-registration and payment must be completed online at CLEP. Once payment and registration are completed, bring the voucher to the Testing Center to take your exam.

Administration of CLEP exams are done on a walk-in basis and is based on computer availability*. Effective July 1, 2014, one form of government-issued identification will be acceptable for CLEP test-takers. A secondary form of ID will no longer be required. The primary identification must be valid and current, must bear the test-taker’s full name in English language characters, and must contain a photograph and a signature. Upon check-in at the Testing Center, the examinee must present a primary photo ID (i.e., driver's license, passport, state id, etc.) to be eligible to take the exam. A copy of the photo ID will be made and kept on file in the Testing Center. Please refer to the CLEP site for all acceptable forms of identification.

*It is Recommended that you call in advance to check on computer availability before you come to campus for CLEP Testing. Please note that we will not begin a CLEP exam less than 2 hours prior to closing time (3 hours for the College Composition Modular exam).

Northeast Campus: 918-595-7534, Academic/Administration Building, AB 101

Fees

Current and Former TCC Students - $89 per exam (current students)/$99 per exam (former students):

• $89 – payment made online to CLEP as part of the pre-registration process. (Fee increase may be implemented by CLEP)
• $10 - additional processing fee for former TCC students - paid to Tulsa Community College at the Northeast Campus Testing Center (check, money order, or credit/debit cards accepted).

Non-TCC Students - $114 per exam:

• $89 - payment made online to CLEP as part of the pre-registration process. (Fee increase may be implemented by CLEP).
• $25 - separate processing fee paid at the Northeast Campus Testing Center (i.e., cash, check, money order, or credit/debit cards accepted).

All CLEP examinations are available to take through the Northeast Campus Testing Center.

View full descriptions of the CLEP examinations!

View list of all CLEP exams accepted by TCC

TCC does not accept General Exams.

Note: Official test scores must be submitted to the Office of Records and Student Completion Services at 909 S Boston Ave, Tulsa, OK 74119. TCC Equivalent courses must be required for a student's degree to be awarded.

Business Exams

Humanities Exams

Math Exams

Physical Science Exams

Social Sciences Exams

Technology Exams

Updated 07/08/20

Not available at this time. The institution is currently working with the Council on Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) to develop this process.

For more information concerning Experiential learning, please contact the Academic School.

Currently or previously enrolled students who feel they are qualified for prior learning credit by examination in a discipline not offered or administered through the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) may choose to attempt to establish credit through a departmental examination.

The departmental examinations are written and scored by TCC faculty and are intended to measure competence for establishing credit comparable to what would be required if the student took the course at TCC. A score equivalent to a grade of "C" shall be the cutoff score.

Students seeking these examinations should inquire at any campus Advisement/Testing Center at the beginning of the semester. Students may be required to have approval for the examination from the Faculty Department Chair for that subject.

Credit for the Exam

• The student must be a current or former TCC student; however, the student cannot be enrolled in the same course that he/she is testing, except during the drop/add period.
• Credit earned through prior learning examinations does not count in the number of hours enrolled during the semester of the exam; nor will it count toward the GPA.
• Credit will be recorded with a grade of "S" if the student passes the exam. No grade is recorded if the student fails the exam.
• Once the examination is given to the student, whether passed or failed, there is no refund of fees.

Fee: Current or Former TCC Students Only - $5 per credit hour

Registration and Testing Sites

• Metro Campus, Room 1018, 918-595-7010
• Northeast Campus, Room 1201 (Academic Building) 918-595-7534
• Southeast Campus, Room 4231, 918-595-7693
• West Campus, Room I-104, 918-595-8181

Only courses taken at the "Higher Level" and subject specific with a minimum score of "4" will be considered. Credit awarded should be determined from the charts below. For any additional exams, please refer to your Academic Advisor.

(Updated 03/08/22)

• JST (Joint Services Transcript) - Army, Marine Corps, Navy (after 10/2013)
• AARTS- Army/American Council on Education Registry Transcript (Prior to 11/2013)
• SMART- Sailor/Marine/ACE Registry Transcript (Prior to 11/2013)
• Prior to AARTS and SMART- DD 214 or DD 295 (Prior to 1979)
• Department of Defense and Coast Guard- appropriate transcript

Credit for military training will only be awarded for similar coursework offered by TCC. ACE recommended credit hours must be equal to or greater than the equivalent course offered by TCC.

NCCRS credit will be reviewed on a course-by-course basis. The exam must be course specific. Any request for PLA for coursework completed and recognized by NCCRS will be forwarded to the academic school for faculty evaluation.

Students requesting credit will need to provide the following:

• A copy of the original transcribed course or training
• A letter requesting the credit and identifying the course(s)
• A copy of the recommendation from NCCRS