CLEP Exams at Bowie State University

Bowie State University is a public historically Black university in Bowie, Maryland, in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. It is part of the University System of Maryland and serves undergraduate and graduate students on its main campus in Prince George's County. The university is one of the oldest historically Black institutions in the United States.

Bowie State offers a broad mix of undergraduate and graduate study across fields such as education, business, computer science, nursing, social work, and the liberal arts. The university is known for serving a diverse student body and for programs that connect classroom learning with professional preparation. It also has a long-standing reputation as an HBCU with a strong focus on access and student support.

For credit by examination, Bowie State participates in the College-Level Examination Program, so students may be able to earn credit for qualifying CLEP scores according to university policy. As with most institutions, acceptance of CLEP credit depends on the exam, the score earned, and how the credit fits the student's degree requirements. Transfer credit policies can also vary by course and program.

Students may also have options involving CLEP®, DSST, AP, ACE, or NCCRS credits, depending on BSU's current policies. Not every alternative credit source is automatically accepted, so verify eligibility before completing a course or exam.

Approved credits may count toward general education, major requirements, electives, or other degree requirements depending on the evaluation. Bowie State University transfer credits should therefore be reviewed against the specific degree program.