UVI accepts 21 CLEP® exams for transferable college credit. Here's every exam, its minimum required score, and credit hours awarded — plus the other credit-by-exam and prior-learning pathways available at this university.
879 at registration — scores transmit to the Registrar automatically.21 CLEP® exams organized by category, with the minimum score and credit hours awarded for each.
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Accounting | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Information Systems | 47 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Business Law | 51 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Management | 47 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Marketing | 48 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Literature | 46 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | 49 | 6 | Start prep → |
| English Literature | 46 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 | 46 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Psychology | 47 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Sociology | 48 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 48 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 48 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 49 | 8 | Start prep → |
| Calculus | 48 | 8 | Start prep → |
| Chemistry | 47 | 10 | Start prep → |
| College Algebra | 44 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Language Level I | 45 | 8 | Start prep → |
| French Language Level II | 50 | 12 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level I | 45 | 8 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level II | 50 | 12 | Start prep → |
UVI is not currently listed as an ACE-aligned or NCCRS member institution in our dataset. However, ACE- and NCCRS-recommended credits are accepted by a large number of U.S. colleges under prior-learning-assessment (PLA) policies, and acceptance is institution-specific. Before enrolling in an ACE or NCCRS course for credit transfer, confirm with the UVI Registrar whether it will accept the specific course toward your degree.
Most students pass their CLEP® on the first try. If you don't, your subscription unlocks the matching ACE/NCCRS self-paced course — with a retake-able final exam. Either route earns you transferable credit at UVI.
Self-paced courses across the full gen-ed and major-requirement catalog. Each carries an official ACE or NCCRS credit recommendation — submitted to the Registrar like any transcript.
UVI is not currently listed as an ACE-aligned or NCCRS member in our dataset, but ACE and NCCRS credits are accepted by a wide range of U.S. institutions under prior-learning-assessment policy. Acceptance is institution-specific — confirm with the Registrar before enrolling in any course intended for credit transfer.
UVI's minimum CLEP® scores run 44 – 51. Generic flashcard apps aim for "passing." We're built for acing.
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We're credit-by-exam prep provider and offer ACE/NCCRS coursework via our partners — both pathways produce official records that feed into UVI's Registrar workflow like any other transcript.
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The University of the Virgin Islands is a public university in the U.S. Virgin Islands, with its main campus on St. Thomas and another campus on St. Croix. It serves students in the territory and beyond through undergraduate and graduate education. UVI is the territory’s public higher education institution and is also recognized as a historically Black university.
UVI offers a range of academic programs across the liberal arts, sciences, business, education, and professional fields. The university is known for serving a Caribbean setting and for programs that connect academic study with the region’s environmental, cultural, and economic context. Students can pursue both undergraduate and graduate study, and the institution emphasizes access and public service.
For CLEP and transfer credit purposes, UVI is a college that students should verify directly with the university before relying on exam scores or outside coursework. Policies can vary by department, program, and degree level, and acceptance is typically subject to institutional review. Students should confirm whether a specific CLEP subject exam or transfer course applies to their intended program.
Credit evaluation at UVI is handled through the university’s registrar and academic offices, which review official transcripts, exam scores, and course equivalencies. As with most institutions, only official records are used for final credit posting, and students may need to submit documentation from testing agencies or prior colleges. Degree applicability can depend on residency requirements, major requirements, and the timing of when credit is received.
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TransferCredit.org is an independent education service, not affiliated with or endorsed by University of the Virgin Islands. CLEP® is a registered trademark of the College Board. DSST is a registered trademark of Prometric. Credit policy facts verified at time of writing; always confirm current policy with the Registrar.