CLEP Testing and Test Proctoring Services

The Northern Virginia Community College CLEP® Program is administered by the Continuing Education & Workforce Development Office.
www.collegeboard.com/clep

Availability
Anyone can take a CLEP exam at NVCC. A candidate does not have to be an NVCC student to test here. Continuing Education only administers the CLEP tests. For transcript evaluations or any other questions regarding CLEP subjects, please visit NVCC Counseling services (AA232) or call 703-845-6301.

Location
The exams are given at the Alexandria Campus in the Engineering Building, Room 210.

Registration
Registration must be done in person. Testing times are every Tuesday at 9:00 am and Thursday at 12:00 pm. Candidates can register for testing on the test day on a space available basis. Please arrive 20-30 minutes before the testing time in order to complete the registration process. You must also bring two forms of identification. The primary form must be a government-issued photo ID. Full payment is accepted at the time of registration. No checks accepted.

Exam Length
Each exam is 90 minutes. Exams begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesdays and 12:00 p.m. on Thursdays. If a candidate arrives after the exam has started, s/he will have to re-schedule. There is no refund of the $75.00 administrative fee for late arrivals.

Computer Based Testing (CBT)
Before taking the exam, candidates will see several tutorials beginning with things as simple as “How to use the mouse” and continuing to more specific information about how to answer questions contained in the test. At certain intervals, there will be sample questions for candidates to answer to ensure that they are following and understanding the tutorials. Candidates can exit each of the tutorials, but it is not advisable for them to do so because they may miss important information about a specific question type.

Scoring
Exams are scored upon completion of the exam. A screen will offer the candidate the option to cancel or report scores at the end of the testing sessions. If s/he chooses to report scores, the test center will print a report for the candidate (except for English Composition with Essay). ETS will send an official score report to the designated score recipient upon receipt of the information from the testing institution.

NVCC Course Equivalencies for CLEP Exams

Inclement Weather
CLEP exams will be cancelled only if NVCC officially closes and cancels classes. In the event of official school closing, the CLEP Administrator will notify the candidates of the make-up date.

Refunds, Cancellation, Transfer
Candidates must make changes in registration or cancel a test and request a refund at lease two business days before the scheduled exam date.

No Shows
If a candidate does not show up for her/his exam, NVCC will void the $65.00 check to CLEP and return it to the candidate. The $75.00 payment to NVCC is non-refundable and will be processed.

What will the Examination cost?
CLEP delivers big savings in time and money. The registration fee for each examination is only $65.00. (Effective July 1, 2008 CLEP fee will be $70.00) The test center at NVCC charges $75.00 per exam to cover administration costs.

How can I get more information about CLEP?

NVCC Alexandria Campus
Continuing Education and Workforce Development
Engineering Bldg., Room 213
3001 N. Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311-5097
703-845-6240

Registration Procedures:
1. Registrations must be made in person.
- Stop by our office and register with money order, cash or credit card.

2. Fee Payment: Two separate payments are required for each exam you register to take.
*1 Money order, or credit card (VISA, MasterCard, American Express) payable to CLEP for $65.00.
Please note payment method on Registration-Admission Form item #17.
*1 money order, cash, or credit card (VISA or MasterCard only) payable to NVCC for $75.00.

3. Fill out the Registration-Admission Form on the back of the Information for Candidates booklet. Use a separate application form for each CLEP exam you wish to take. You may schedule only one exam for each day. Students will need a NOVA Student ID number ( Also known as EMPLID number). Non NOVA students can get an EMPLID number by completing the NVCC Application for Admission. (Please Note: In Item 6, select Non-Credit/CEU)

4. On the day of the exam, bring your completed CLEP Registration-Admission form, two forms of ID and $65.00 payment made out to CLEP to the Engineering Building, Room 213. It is advisable to arrive 15-20 minutes early to allow time to find the room, get checked in, and get situated in your seat.

CLEP is a program of the College Board, a nonprofit association of colleges, universities, and high schools.

Proctoring Services at NVCC

1. Proctor Fees: $75 per exam

2. The student will be responsible for all fees associated with proctoring the exam. (i.e. exam fee and postage). If the institution requesting the exam doesn’t provide a postage paid envelope with the exam, then the student will be required to pay for the postage.

3. Tests are administered Monday - Friday (9 am – 2:00 pm.)

4. Students will need a NOVA Student ID number ( Also known as EMPLID number). Non NOVA students can get an EMPLID number by completing the NVCC Application for Admission. (Please Note: In Item 6, select Non-Credit/CEU)

5. Please email Thomas Vu at thvu@nvcc.edu or call 703-845-6280 to schedule test dates & times.

6. Exams should be mailed to:

Thomas Vu
Continuing Education Dept. AE213
Northern Virginia Community College
Alexandria Campus
3001 N. Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311
703-845-6083 (Fax)