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CLEP/Language Placement

CLEP  - College Level Examination Program. Download the CLEP Sampler.

*If you are an Idaho high school student, ask your school counselor about the The Idaho Advanced Opportunities Program which provides $4,125 in state funding to Idaho public school students to pay for dual credit courses and CLEP.

  • $45 sitting fee to be paid in Room 351, Graveley Hall, before scheduling (cash, check, or credit cards). You can also call us at 208-282-4506 and we can send you the link to pay online.
  • Test dates: Monday - Friday.
  • Test times: Contact the testing center for testing times at (208) 282-4506.
  • Must present one form of government issued identification (Driver's License or Passport)
  • $93 testing fee to be paid before testing (payable to CLEP, credit card/debit card, no cash).  Please check the CLEP website for the current fee.
  • Receive score at the end of the test.

Free CLEP Prep and Exam Opportunity

Students can prepare for CLEP exams by taking free online courses from Modern States, a philanthropy dedicated to making a college degree more affordable and accessible for everyone.

Modern States offers 32 free online courses that prepare learners for taking CLEP exams. Learners who complete a Modern States course and practice questions receive a voucher to cover the cost of a CLEP exam. Check out the Modern States course catalog, and start preparing for a CLEP exam today. The sitting fee is not covered by the voucher and will still need to be paid by the student.

Language Placement for Class:

Contact the Global Studies and Languages Department for Spanish assessment for course placement. The Global Studies and Language Department can be reached at 208-282-3043.