If you are interested in the prep course options, please send the following information to your Academic Advisor/Program Director and/or Department Head/Chair.

• Student's First and Last Name
• Student's Xavier E-Mail Address
• Current Shipping/Mailing Address (P.O. Boxes are not accepted)
• Program (ex., GRE, LSAT, etc.)
• Class Code (Please note: To locate the class code, please select-->exam prep title--> select "see schedule" under live online course-->select "online course details"-->scroll to the bottom of the selected course and the class code will be presented to your left-hand side)

Step 1: Identify which exam is required for admissions for professional or graduate studies that you are pursuing

Step 2: Identify the requirements for admission into the program

(Make sure to identify the institutions admissions deadlines)

Step 3:  Browse instructional live online schedules at

Step 4: Send enrollment information to your department head or advisor

Please note: You cannot enroll in more than one course, except for only the critical thinking skills course. (For ex: GRE prep & Critical Thinking Skills course). Course repeat(s) and course extension request will be up to Kaplan’s discretion

Please Note: If you need to change your original scheduled request for Live Online, please notify the testing center at placementtesting@xula.edu (This must be done prior to the course starting).

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College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

CLEP is the College Level Examination Program which provides the option to earn college credits that is equivalent to course subjects.

The subject areas offered include:

  • Accounting & Business
  • Composition & Literature World Languages
  • History & Social Sciences
  • Science & Math

CLEP provides 32 examinations that are equivalent to Xavier courses.

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Please Note: Student Athletes must complete CLEP examinations before the start of the semester to be eligible for competition. 

 

Once you have registered for the CLEP examination, you will need to schedule an appointment on EAB Navigate under the Center for Testing Services (CTS).

You will receive an email confirmation from the testing center within 24 hours starting when you schedule the appointment.

Preparation Materials are provided by the CLEP platform. Once you have added the exam to your cart, a study materials box will appear at the bottom, please select the study material provided to add for purchase.

Exam Modalities:

  • ²Ø¾«¸ó Testing Center: In-person ONLY
  • Remote: CLEP’s

Exam Scores will be available post-completion. Except: English Composition and Spanish with Writing will receive scores 2-3 weeks from the initial test date.

The passing score on CLEP examinations is 50.

A passing grade will present as “P” on transcript.

  • French Language Level 1: 50
  • Level 2 Proficiency: 59
  • German Language Level 1: 50
  • Level 2: 60
  • Spanish Language Level 1: 50
  • Level 2: 63
  • Spanish with Writing Level 1: 50
  • Level 2: 65

If you would like to retest, you MUST wait three months before retesting.

To view scores, log onto the CLEP MyAccount portal with the same account you used to register for the exam. Once logged in, go to My CLEP exam scores page to view your scores. 

Please note Xavierites: There is a maximum of 30 credit hours that will count towards your degree at Xavier University.

Students will not be able to receive CLEP credits if one or more of the following applies:

a. If you have completed the subjected course

b. If you are currently enrolled in the subjected course and/or

c. If you have failed the course.

If you have a learning or physical disability that would prevent you from taking a CLEP exam under standard conditions, please contact the testing center at placementtesting@xula.edu to request accommodations.

Please note: You must receive approval for accommodations from the test center before test administration.

 

is a program designed to help students prepare effectively for College Level Examination Programs. It offers 32 self-paced prep courses to best prepare you to earn college credits. This program is self-paced, therefore, it is extremely imperative that you spend the time effort required to pass your CLEP exam.

It is recommended to complete at least two modules a week spending 20-25 hours total preparing for the CLEP exam in the subject area requested.

Must score a 75% or higher on Final exam to enable the free exam voucher feature.

Benefits:

Earn College Credits early

Free $97.00 voucher once completed all check for understanding quizzes at the end of each module and pass with a 75% or higher on the final exam.

Students have the option of completing testing remotely with CLEPs remote testing service or by Xavier’s testing center (based on availability).

Please note: You cannot complete a CLEP exam for a subject that you have completed, currently enrolled or failed.

CLEP Exam Fee- $97.00

CLEP Administrative Fee- $25.00

The administrative fee is completed via

a. Log onto EAB Navigate

b. Locate the options box on the right hand side, select Schedule an Appointment

c. Care Unit: Other

d. Location Center for Testing Services

e. Service: CLEP Testing

f. Meeting Type: In-person

g. Select Date

h. Select Center for testing services (CTS)

i. Select your time preference based on availability.

j. Save Appointment

k. Once the testing center has received your appointment request, you will receive a confirmation email with exam registration information within 24 hours (business hours) from when you scheduled your appointment.

To schedule a Remote CLEP exam, please visit the CLEP website to schedule your exam administered directly through Proctortrack. ²Ø¾«¸ó testing center does not administer Remote CLEP exams. To review requirements for computer configurations to ensure testing will be compatible, please click here. If you plan to complete your CLEP exam remotely, please report your scores to ²Ø¾«¸ó or test center code 6975.

If you’d like to reschedule your exam, please cancel your appointment on EAB navigate and reschedule for another feasible date and time.

  • Picture ID is REQUIRED. (Driver’s License, Identification card, Passport, or School Id) Please Note: The name on your ID MUST be the same as on your registration ticket)
  • Registration ticket (Provided on your CLEP MyAccount)

You May NOT take notes on regular paper or dry-erase board during your exam. You will provided CLEP- approved scratch paper to use.

Any device capable of recording audio, photographic, or video content, or capable of viewing or playing back such content               

Unauthorized testing aids          

Calculators (You will be provided with an on-screen calculator for math portion)

Cell phones, tablets, pagers, smartphones, walkie-talkies, PDAs, or wireless communication devices Dictionaries (standard and/or bilingual), books, pamphlets, or other reference materials

Digital cameras               

Digital watches, smartwatches, or wristwatch cameras             

Flash/thumb drives or any other portable electronic device    

Food, beverages, or tobacco products

Listening devices such as radios, media players (with or without headphones), or recorders

Nonmedical electronic devices               

Student-provided paper of any kind (Pen and Scratch paper will be provided and destroyed by the testing center)               

Slide rules, protractors, compasses, or rulers   

Weapons, firearms, or other items prohibited by law or test center/campus safety and security policies

Fee waivers are provided to students that exhibit hardship to make payment(s). You are required to provide circumstantial documentation of the hardship that you are experiencing for approval.

Please Note: You are only allowed to submit one waiver per academic year.

Please select the link below to access and complete the application. You will receive an email regarding the status of your application within 48-72 hours.

To schedule a CLEP Exam with the Center for Testing Services, please sign into EAB Navigate to create your appointment.

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About the University Testing Center

  1. Please bring your valid picture ID.
  2. Make sure to view the prohibited items on the testing policy tab. Cellular devices will be required to turn off and will be confiscated at the beginning of the exam and returned once completed.

CLEP Administrative Fee - $25

Placement Testing Retest Fee $35.00

If you are experiencing circumstantial hardship, the testing center provides a fee waiving hardship application to remove the testing fee. Please note: Students that are requesting a CLEP examination will only be able to complete the application for the administrative fee NOT the exam fee that is required to CLEP.

Late Policy:

If you are more than 15 minutes late to your scheduled exam, you will be required to either reschedule for a feasible date and time.

Retake Exam:

In order to retest for Accuplacer & ALEKS, you must wait a one-week period before retesting. If you are retesting for Math placement (ALEKS), you must complete 3 hours in your prep and learning modules to enable the reassessment. Please use this time wisely to prepare for the exam.

Cancellation:

Please modify your scheduled appointment on EAB navigate to cancel your appointment. In case of Natural Disasters or other university emergencies, you will be notified via email regarding rescheduling a new date and time.

Dr. Tyra Flowers, Coordinator of Testing Center

1 Drexel Dr. New Orleans, La 70125 St. Joseph Academic & Health Center 1st floor, Rm 111 Building 13

504-520-5058

Placementtesting@xula.edu