CLEP Credits at SUNY at Stony Brook

SUNY at Stony Brook, commonly known as Stony Brook University, is a public research university in Stony Brook, New York, on Long Island. It is part of the State University of New York system and serves a large undergraduate and graduate population. The campus is known for its research activity and its location on Long Island’s North Shore.

Stony Brook offers a broad range of academic programs across the arts and sciences, engineering, business, health professions, and other fields. The university is especially well known for strengths in research, STEM disciplines, medicine, and interdisciplinary study. It also offers graduate and professional education through several schools and colleges.

For CLEP and transfer credit purposes, Stony Brook is a public university that evaluates prior learning through its own academic policies rather than automatically accepting every external exam or course. Credit-by-exam and transfer credit decisions depend on the specific exam, score, course equivalency, and the student’s academic program. Students should consult the university’s official transfer and credit evaluation resources before relying on outside credit.

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