CLEP Exams at University of Alaska Anchorage

The University of Alaska Anchorage is a public university in Anchorage, Alaska, and is the largest university in the University of Alaska system. It serves students in Alaska’s largest city and the surrounding region through a main campus and additional instructional sites. UAA offers a broad mix of undergraduate and graduate study in an urban setting.

UAA is known for programs across arts and sciences, business, education, engineering, health, and public service fields. The university also has strengths tied to Alaska’s needs and geography, including health professions, community engagement, and applied learning. Students can pursue certificates, associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and graduate study.

For CLEP and transfer credit, UAA has policies that allow some prior learning and exam-based credit to be evaluated for applicability toward degree requirements. Credit acceptance depends on the specific exam, score, and how the credit fits the student’s program. Students should confirm current CLEP and transfer rules with the university before testing or transferring credit.

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