Earn Credit by Exam or Course Testing
Whether you've been in the workforce or you're a high school student eager to start your college journey, learn how you can earn credit for college-level learning by completing exams and/or learning assessments.
Fast-Track Your Degree with Exam Credits
Accelerate your academic journey by earning college credit through exams. Whether it's CLEP, AP testing, or other credit-by-exam options, you can leverage your existing knowledge to advance your degree faster. Save time and money while turning your expertise into valuable college credits at Alamo Colleges.
Explore exam options to earn college credit
See the opportunities to test and earn credit towards your career goals.
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College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Earn college credits through College Level Examination Program (CLEP), a 90-minute exam that measures college-level knowledge. Course credits are granted to students who meet qualifying score requirements. |
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBD) Entering freshman students can earn at least 24 semester credit hours by completing the IBD program with a qualifying score. Before IBD credits are awarded, a minimum of six (6) hours of college-level credits must be earned at any of the Alamo Colleges District colleges. |
Advanced Placement High school students can earn college credit by completing an AP exam, getting you ahead in your degree journey. |
Learn more about CLEP, IBD, or AP semester hour recommendations for each college below:
NLC | NVC | PAC | SPC | SAC
Do you already have prior learning?
Use our CPL Credit Builder tool to see how Alamo Colleges can award you credit for your experience!
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