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College Level Examination Program

Steps for the CLEP Exam

  • Review Our CLEP Policy
  • Find the exam that's right for you: While all CLEP exams are offered at our Testing Center, please review the available CLEP exams to see the number of credits granted and course equivalents. In order to receive credit, you must obtain a score of at least 50 on your CLEP exam. For help selecting the right exam, please call our Testing Center at (608) 757-7666.
  • Register for your exam via CLEP's website: Once you've determined which exam you wish to take, register online via CLEP's website. Note: the $95 CLEP exam fee must be paid directly to CLEP.
  • Schedule your exam day at the Testing Center: Schedule to take your exam(s) at our Testing Center by calling (608) 757-7666. Note: the $25 administration fee must be paid directly to Blackhawk's Registration and Records on the day of your scheduled exam.

Our CLEP Policy

In order to take a CLEP exam at Blackhawk Technical College, you must register with CLEP and then schedule your exam with our Testing Center.

CLEP Exam Fees

Each CLEP exam costs $95 (to be paid directly to CLEP), along with a $25 administration fee to be paid directly to Blackhawk Technical College's Registration and Records on the day of your scheduled test.

Testing Requirements

Please print and bring your registration ticket along with your driver's license, passport, or other government-issued identification that includes your photograph and signature. You will be asked to show your ticket and identification to be admitted to the testing area. The last name(s) on your ID must match the name on your registration ticket. 

Please review our Testing Center Policies prior to your exam day. Cell phones, calculators, tablets, PDAs of any kind, beepers, alarm watches, books, papers, and food are not allowed in the testing room. A calculator is provided if your exam requires you to use one. Each exam lasts approximately two hours. Please plan accordingly.

Cancellation Policy

If you are unable to make your scheduled appointment, please call our Testing Center as soon as possible at (608) 757-7666. If you do not notify the Testing Center at least 30 minutes before your scheduled testing appointment, you will forfeit your CLEP exam fee.  

Special Accommodations

If you have disabilities and require accommodations, you must make arrangements well in advance of the exam date. Contact CLEP Services at clep@info.collegeboard.org for information about types of CLEP accommodations and approval.

CLEP Exams and Blackhawk Equivalents

American Literature

Blackhawk Course Equivalent: Elective, credits issued varies

Analyzing and Interpreting Literature

Blackhawk Course Equivalent: Elective, credits issued varies

College Composition

Blackhawk Course Equivalent: Written Composition (801-195), three credits

College Composition

Blackhawk Course Equivalent: English Composition I (801-136), three credits

English Literature

Blackhawk Course Equivalent: Elective, credits issued varies

Humanities

Blackhawk Course Equivalent: Elective, credits issued varies

World Languages

Blackhawk Course Equivalent: Elective, credits issued varies

French Language: Levels 1 and 2

Blackhawk Course Equivalent: Elective, credits issued varies

German Language: Levels 1 and 2

Blackhawk Course Equivalent: Elective, credits issued varies

Spanish Language: Levels 1 and 2

Blackhawk Course Equivalent: Elective, credits issued varies

American Government

Blackhawk Course Equivalent: Elective, credits issued varies

History of the United States I

Blackhawk Course Equivalent: Elective, credits issued varies

History of the United States II

Blackhawk Course Equivalent: Elective, credits issued varies

Human Growth and Development

Blackhawk Course Equivalent: Developmental Psychology (809-188), three credits

Introduction to Educational Psychology

Blackhawk Course Equivalent: Elective, credits issued varies

Introductory Psychology

Blackhawk Course Equivalent: Introduction to Psychology (809-198), three credits

Introductory Sociology

Blackhawk Course Equivalent: Introduction to Sociology (809-196), three credits

Principles of Macroeconomics

Blackhawk Course Equivalent: Elective, credits issued varies

Principles of Microeconomics

Blackhawk Course Equivalent: Microeconomics (809-143), three credits

Social Sciences and History

Blackhawk Course Equivalent: Elective, credits issued varies

Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648

Blackhawk Course Equivalent: Elective, credits issued varies

Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present

Blackhawk Course Equivalent: Elective, credits issued varies

Biology

Blackhawk Course Equivalent: Elective, credits issued varies

Calculus

Blackhawk Course Equivalent: Elective, credits issued varies

Chemistry

Blackhawk Course Equivalent: General Chemistry (806-134), four credits

College Algebra

Blackhawk Course Equivalent: Elem Algebra w Apps (804-110), three credits

College Mathematics

Blackhawk Course Equivalent: College Mathematics (804-107), three credits

Natural Sciences

Blackhawk Course Equivalent: Elective, credits issued varies

Pre-Calculus

Blackhawk Course Equivalent: Elective, credits issued varies

Financial Accounting

Blackhawk Course Equivalent: Accounting Fundamentals (101-117), CLEP Exam still under review

Information Systems

Blackhawk Course Equivalent: Elective, credits issued varies

Introductory Business Law

Blackhawk Course Equivalent: Business Law (102-160), three credits

Principles of Management

Blackhawk Course Equivalent: Management Principles (102-115), three credits

Principles of Marketing

Blackhawk Course Equivalent: Marketing Principles (104-102), three credits