CLEP Exams at University of Hawaii at Hilo

The University of Hawaii at Hilo is a public university in Hilo on the island of Hawaiʻi. It is part of the University of Hawaiʻi system and serves students in East Hawaiʻi and beyond. The campus offers a small-university setting with access to the natural and cultural resources of the Big Island.

UH Hilo offers undergraduate and graduate study across a range of fields, including liberal arts, sciences, business, education, nursing, and Hawaiian studies. The university is known for its close connection to place-based learning and for academic areas that draw on Hawaiʻi's environment and culture. Students can also find opportunities for research, internships, and community engagement.

For CLEP and transfer credit, UH Hilo is a public university that evaluates prior college-level learning through its own academic policies. Credit acceptance can depend on the specific exam, course equivalency, score, and the student's program of study. Students should confirm current policies with the university before relying on exam or transfer credit for degree planning.

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