CLEP Credits at University of New Orleans

The University of New Orleans is a public university in New Orleans, Louisiana, on the shores of Lake Pontchartrain. It is part of the University of Louisiana System and serves students from the New Orleans region and beyond. The campus is known for its urban setting and connection to the city’s civic, cultural, and economic life.

UNO offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate study through colleges and schools in areas such as business, engineering, liberal arts, sciences, education, and public administration. The university is especially known for programs that connect academic study with the needs of the Gulf South region. As a public research university, it combines classroom instruction with opportunities for applied learning and research.

For CLEP and transfer credit, UNO is a good candidate for students who want to bring in prior learning, but credit is always subject to university review. CLEP scores and transfer coursework are typically evaluated against UNO’s published policies and the requirements of the student’s degree program. Students should confirm in advance whether a specific exam or course will satisfy general education, elective, or major requirements.

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