UWG accepts 25 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.
5900 at registration — scores transmit to the Registrar automatically.25 CLEP® exams organized by category, with the minimum score and credit hours awarded for each.
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introductory Business Law | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Literature | 60 | 3 | Start prep → |
| College Composition | 60 | 3 | Start prep → |
| College Composition Modular | 60 | 3 | Start prep → |
| English Literature | 60 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 50 | 8 | Start prep → |
| Calculus | 50 | 8 | Start prep → |
| Chemistry | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| College Algebra | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Precalculus | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Language Level I | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| French Language Level II | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| German Language Level I | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| German Language Level II | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level I | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level II | 50 | 6 | Start prep → |
| Spanish with Writing Level I | 50 | 12 | Start prep → |
| Spanish with Writing Level II | 50 | 12 | Start prep → |
UWG is listed as an NCCRS member on nationalccrs.org and recognized on acenet.edu. Beyond CLEP®, it may accept both ACE-recommended and NCCRS-recommended coursework — three complementary pathways to your degree. Acceptance of specific courses is determined by the UWG Registrar under its prior-learning policy; confirm before enrolling.
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 UWG.
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.
UWG is both an ACE-aligned institution (per acenet.edu) and an NCCRS member (per nationalccrs.org). Acceptance of specific courses is determined at the Registrar's discretion under prior-learning policy — confirm with your registrar before enrolling.
UWG's minimum CLEP® scores run 50 – 60. 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 UWG's Registrar workflow like any other transcript.
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The University of West Georgia is a public university in Carrollton, Georgia, in the west-central part of the state. It is part of the University System of Georgia and serves undergraduate and graduate students from the region and beyond. The campus is known for combining a traditional residential university setting with a strong regional mission.
UWG offers a broad range of academic programs across the arts and sciences, business, education, nursing, and other professional fields. The university is especially well known for teacher education and for programs that support career preparation and graduate study. It also provides online and hybrid options in addition to on-campus study.
For CLEP and transfer-credit purposes, UWG is a public university that evaluates prior learning through established academic policies rather than automatically granting credit for every exam or course. Students should expect credit decisions to depend on the specific exam, score, course equivalency, and degree program. The university’s transfer and testing policies are designed to help students apply eligible prior learning toward degree requirements when appropriate.
Credit evaluation at UWG is handled through the university’s registrar and related academic offices, which review transcripts, exam scores, and other official records. Students typically need to submit official documentation for transfer or exam credit to be considered. Final application of credit is determined by the university and may vary by major, catalog year, and residency requirements.
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