CLEP Exams at City College of the City University of New York

City College of the City University of New York, commonly known as City College or CCNY, is a public college in the CUNY system located in Harlem in New York City. It is one of the senior colleges of CUNY and serves undergraduate and graduate students in a dense urban setting. The campus is known for its historic architecture and long role in New York higher education.

CCNY offers a broad range of academic programs through its schools and divisions, including liberal arts and sciences, engineering, architecture, education, and related professional fields. The college is widely recognized for its strengths in engineering, architecture, and the sciences, while also providing a traditional liberal arts foundation. As a public research university, it combines classroom instruction with opportunities for research and applied learning.

For CLEP and transfer-credit purposes, City College is part of the CUNY system, which has established policies for evaluating prior learning and external credit. Students seeking credit by examination or transfer credit should expect that acceptance depends on the specific exam, score, course equivalency, and degree program requirements. Because policies can change and may differ by department, students should confirm current rules with the college before relying on exam credit for graduation planning.

Students may also have options involving CLEP®, DSST, AP, ACE, or NCCRS credits, depending on CCNY'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. City College of the City University of New York transfer credits should therefore be reviewed against the specific degree program.