Testing Services

The test below is the one that Lipscomb administers.

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

Lipscomb is a "limited" CLEP testing center, which means that our CLEP scores cannot be sent to other universities. Therefore, only current and/or prospective Lipscomb students are eligible to take CLEP exams on the Lipscomb campus. However, there are “open” testing centers in many states and cities. This will allow students to take the CLEP test at an open testing center in their home state, and have their score sent to Lipscomb electronically. To see a list of open testing centers in your home state go to www.collegeboard.org/clep/

Other than incoming freshmen and graduate students, all students must get a permission form from the Registrar's office prior to taking any CLEP tests. The Registrar's office is located in Crisman, and may be reached at 615.966.1788 (800.333.4358, ext. 1788).

CLEP tests should be purchased from CollegeBoard prior to the student’s scheduled test day.  There will also be a $25 administrative fee payable to Lipscomb prior to the test.  Information on how to pay this fee will be provided once the CLEP test is scheduled.

CLEP Information

CLEP exams are two hours, on the computer, and can be scheduled Monday through Friday as early as 9:00 a.m. and no later than 3:00 p.m. (central time) by emailing academicsuccesscenter [at] lipscomb.edu. Your score will appear on the computer screen as soon as the test is completed. Copies of all the practice tests are available through the Coggin Family Academic Success Center free of charge.

CLEP descriptions are also available at www.collegeboard.org/clep/

Students may CLEP/AP up to 30 hours total. CLEP tests accepted by Lipscomb University may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog.