CLEP Credits at UMGC (Bolling AFB)

UMGC - Bolling AFB is a University of Maryland Global Campus location serving students in the Washington, DC area, with a presence at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. UMGC is a public university that focuses on serving adult learners, military-affiliated students, and working professionals through flexible course delivery. The Bolling AFB site is part of UMGC’s broader network of locations and online offerings.

UMGC offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as business, cybersecurity, information technology, health-related areas, liberal arts, and public safety. The university is known for flexible scheduling, online learning, and programs designed for students balancing education with work or military service. Its strengths are especially tied to adult education, career-oriented study, and support for transfer students.

UMGC is generally transfer-friendly and has long served students who bring in prior college credit, military training, and other forms of prior learning. For CLEP and other credit-by-exam pathways, students should expect policies to depend on the specific exam, score, and degree program requirements. Because UMGC is designed for working adults and military-connected students, credit transfer and prior learning assessment are important parts of the academic experience.

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