CLEP Exams at University of Alaska Fairbanks

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is a public university in Fairbanks, Alaska, and is the flagship campus of the University of Alaska system. It serves students in interior Alaska and beyond through on-campus, online, and distance education options. The university is known for its location in a northern environment that supports distinctive teaching, research, and community engagement.

UAF offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate study areas through its colleges and schools, with strengths in Alaska-focused and Arctic-related fields. Areas commonly associated with the university include engineering, natural resources, geosciences, business, education, and the sciences. It is also recognized for research connected to the Arctic, climate, energy, and rural and Indigenous communities.

For CLEP and transfer-credit purposes, UAF is a public university that evaluates prior learning through its own academic policies rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Credit acceptance can depend on the exam, score, course equivalency, and the student’s degree program. Students should confirm current policies with the university before relying on exam credit for graduation planning.

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