CLEP Exams at Lehman College (CUNY)

Lehman College is a public college of The City University of New York located in the Bronx, New York. It serves a diverse student body in one of New York City’s five boroughs and is part of the CUNY system. The college is known for offering accessible higher education in an urban setting.

Lehman offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate study across the arts and sciences, education, health-related fields, and professional programs. It is especially known for serving transfer students and for programs that support social mobility and community engagement. The college also emphasizes flexible pathways for students balancing school, work, and family responsibilities.

For credit-by-exam and transfer-credit purposes, Lehman College operates within the CUNY framework, which generally supports the evaluation of prior college work and standardized exam credit. Students should confirm how CLEP, AP, and other external credits apply to their specific degree program before enrolling. Policies can vary by department and by the requirements of the major.

Students may also have options involving CLEP®, DSST, AP, ACE, or NCCRS credits, depending on Lehman'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. Lehman College - CUNY transfer credits should therefore be reviewed against the specific degree program.