CLEP Credits at University of Missouri (Saint Louis)

The University of Missouri–Saint Louis is a public university in St. Louis, Missouri, and one of the four campuses in the University of Missouri System. Its main campus is in the St. Louis area and serves a largely commuter student population alongside residential students. The university is known for serving the metropolitan region and for offering a broad range of undergraduate and graduate study options.

UMSL offers programs across arts and sciences, business, education, nursing, and other professional fields. It is especially known for programs that connect students to the St. Louis region through internships, applied learning, and partnerships with employers and community organizations. The university also offers graduate and professional study in several disciplines.

For CLEP and transfer credit, UMSL has policies that allow students to bring in eligible prior learning and transfer coursework, subject to university review and posted requirements. Credit-by-exam and transfer credit decisions are typically based on official score reports, course equivalencies, and academic department or registrar evaluation. Students should confirm current acceptance rules before relying on any exam or transfer credit for degree planning.

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