CLEP Credits at Merrimack College

Merrimack College is a private Catholic university in North Andover, Massachusetts, in the Merrimack Valley north of Boston. It was founded by the Order of St. Augustine and serves undergraduate and graduate students on a suburban campus. The college is known for combining a liberal arts foundation with professional preparation.

Merrimack offers a broad range of undergraduate majors and graduate programs across areas such as business, education, health sciences, engineering, arts and sciences, and the sciences. The college emphasizes experiential learning, internships, and career preparation, and it is also known for its athletics and campus community. Students can pursue both traditional liberal arts study and more career-focused pathways.

For CLEP and transfer-credit purposes, Merrimack College should be treated as a transfer-credit institution that evaluates prior learning through its own academic policies. CLEP credit acceptance is not something to assume automatically; it depends on the college's current policy, the exam, the score earned, and the degree program. Students should confirm whether a specific CLEP exam can be applied before taking it.

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