CLEP Exams at Southern Maine Community College

Southern Maine Community College is a public community college in South Portland, Maine. It is part of the Maine Community College System and serves students from the greater Portland area and beyond. The college’s main campus is on the former site of Fort Preble, overlooking Casco Bay.

SMCC offers associate degrees, certificates, and workforce-focused programs in a range of fields. Its academic offerings include transfer-oriented liberal arts and sciences study as well as career and technical programs. The college is also known for providing pathways that support students who plan to continue to four-year institutions.

For CLEP and transfer-credit purposes, Southern Maine Community College is a community college that evaluates prior learning and transfer coursework through its established academic policies. Students who have earned credit by examination or at another institution should expect those credits to be reviewed for applicability to their program of study. As with most colleges, acceptance depends on the school’s official policies, the score or course details, and the degree requirements in effect.

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