CLEP Credits at Saint Mary's College

Saint Mary's College is a private Catholic women's college in Notre Dame, Indiana, near the University of Notre Dame. It was founded in 1844 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross. The college is known for its liberal arts tradition and its close-knit campus community.

Saint Mary's offers undergraduate programs across the arts, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and professional fields, along with graduate study in selected areas. The college emphasizes teaching, leadership, service, and experiential learning. Its academic identity is rooted in a liberal arts education within a Catholic mission.

For transfer and credit-by-exam purposes, Saint Mary's College is the kind of institution that typically evaluates outside coursework and standardized exam credit through formal academic review. CLEP credit acceptance can vary by subject, score, and degree requirements, so students should confirm current policies before testing. Because policies can change, the safest source is the college's official transfer or registrar information.

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