VSU accepts 26 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.
5855 at registration — scores transmit to the Registrar automatically.26 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 | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Literature | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| College Composition Modular | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| English Literature | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Government | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Human Growth and Development | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Psychology | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Introductory Sociology | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Calculus | 50 | 4 | Start prep → |
| College Algebra | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Precalculus | 50 | 3 | Start prep → |
| Exam | Min Score | Credits | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Language Level I | 50 | 9 | Start prep → |
| French Language Level II | 59 | 12 | Start prep → |
| German Language Level I | 50 | 9 | Start prep → |
| German Language Level II | 59 | 12 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level I | 50 | 9 | Start prep → |
| Spanish Language Level II | 59 | 12 | Start prep → |
VSU is listed as an NCCRS member institution on nationalccrs.org. CLEP® isn't the only way to earn credit here — as an NCCRS member, VSU may also award credit for NCCRS-recommended coursework, and its Registrar often considers ACE-recommended coursework under the same prior-learning framework. Acceptance of any specific course is determined by the Registrar; 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 VSU.
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.
VSU is an NCCRS member institution per nationalccrs.org. Acceptance of specific courses is determined at the Registrar's discretion — confirm before enrolling.
VSU's minimum CLEP® scores run 50 – 59. 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 VSU's Registrar workflow like any other transcript.
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Valdosta State University is a public university in Valdosta, Georgia, in the southern part of the state. It is part of the University System of Georgia and serves students from the region and beyond. The university offers undergraduate and graduate study in a campus setting.
Valdosta State offers a broad range of academic programs across the arts and sciences, business, education, nursing, and other professional fields. The university is known for combining classroom study with applied learning opportunities. Students can pursue degrees at multiple levels, including bachelor's, master's, specialist, and doctoral programs.
For CLEP and transfer-credit purposes, Valdosta State University is a public institution that evaluates prior learning through established university policies. Students who have taken CLEP exams or coursework at other colleges should expect credit decisions to depend on the specific exam, course equivalency, score, and degree requirements. The university's transfer-credit approach is designed to help students apply eligible prior academic work toward their programs when appropriate.
Credit and registration matters at Valdosta State are handled through the university's registrar and related academic offices. Students typically use official transcripts, exam score reports, and degree audits to determine how credit applies. Because policies can change and may vary by program, students should confirm current requirements directly with the university before enrolling or submitting transfer or exam credit.
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TransferCredit.org is an independent education service, not affiliated with or endorsed by Valdosta State University. 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.