UMA accepts college credit for successful completion of a variety of CLEP, DSST, Challenge, and AP exams. We are also an open test center for CLEP and DANTES. To discuss your options, contact the following individual:
Augusta: Eric Allain, Toll-free: 1(877) UMA-1234 ext. 3392 or (207) 621-3392; eric.allain@maine.edu
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
UMA participates in CLEP for college credit. Students in UMA degree programs may earn a maximum of 45 credits through CLEP. CLEP credits cannot be used to meet UMA residency requirements.
UMA is also an open test center. This means that anyone who wishes to take CLEP exams at UMA may do so and the results can be sent to any CLEP participating institution.
If you are taking the CLEP test for UMA credit, please choose “University of Maine – Augusta” as your score recipient. (There is another option with Bangor in the title. Do not choose that option)
UMA CLEP testing is now available by appointment during normal business hours.
UMA – Augusta Campus, contact Eric Allain at 207-621-3392, or eric.allain@maine.edu
Eric will be able to provide details for the registration process.
UMA – Bangor – Testing is not offered on the UMA Bangor campus
IMPORTANT: UMA requires a non-refundable $30 service fee (Per Exam) to register for the CLEP exam.
- Prior to testing, please contact the college/university that you’ll be sending your score report to (for credit) so that you’ll know the required passing score.
- Your first choice date will usually be available, but if not, the test administrator will call to reschedule. After the exam has been scheduled, it is the student’s responsibility to cancel or reschedule. Please arrive for the testing on time; late candidates will not be permitted to take the exam.
CLEP is now being offered remotely through ProctorTrack. Details for remote testing and locating alternate sites can be found at the following links:
https://clep.collegeboard.org/clep-exams-remote-proctoring/take-clep-exam-remote-proctoring
https://clep.collegeboard.org/test-center-search
Please Note: CLEP exams are timed, and late arrivals will not be permitted to take the exam.
REMEMBER:
On exam day, be prepared to bring the following to the test center:
- A valid registration ticked from My Account registration portal.
- Registration forms or printouts that are required by the test center. Make sure you have filled out all necessary paperwork in advance of your testing date.
- Your driver’s license, passport or other government-issued identification that includes your photograph and signature can be used as ID. You will be asked to show this identification to be admitted to the testing area. The last name on your ID must match the name on your registration ticket.
- Military test-takers, bring your military ID and social security card.
- Home-schoolers, if you do not have the required government-issued ID, please complete a Student ID Form, which is valid for one year. The form must be accompanied by a recognizable photo, with a school or notary seal overlapping the photo. The form must be signed in front of a school official or notary. If you fail to present appropriate ID, you will not be tested.
- Arrive on time! As these exams are timed, late arrivals will not be permitted to take the exam.
Please refer to the following site for study guide information: www.collegeboard.org/clep
The College Board now requires students to purchase the CLEP exam on their site at http://clep.collegeboard.org/register/exam. The examinee will need to create an account, then purchase the exam with a credit/debit card payment. As of July 1st 2023, the CLEP fee is $95 per exam. A Ticket I.D. number will be created to give to the site where you are registering to take the CLEP test.
CLEP does allow students to retake the exams, but there is a 90 day wait period required between taking the same exam.
|
CLEP Examination |
UMA’s Required Score |
Credit Granted |
Equivalent Course(s) |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
UMA APPROVED CLEP EXAMINATION |
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Composition & Literature |
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| American Literature |
50 |
3 |
ENG 250 |
|
| Analyzing & Interpreting Literature |
50 |
3 |
ENG 102 |
|
| College Composition |
50 |
3 |
ENG 101 |
|
| College Composition (Modular) |
50 |
– |
– |
No credit |
| English Literature |
50 |
3 |
ENG 202 |
|
| Humanities |
50 |
3 |
HUM 1XX |
|
|
Science & Mathematics |
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| Algebra, College |
50 |
3 |
MAT 112 |
|
| Biology |
50 |
8 |
BIO 110/1xx |
|
| Chemistry |
50 |
8 |
CHY 115/116 |
|
| Calculus |
50 |
6 |
MAT125/126 |
|
| College Mathematics |
50 |
3 |
MAT 1XX |
|
| Natural Sciences |
50 |
6 |
Descriptive Science Elective |
|
| Pre-Calculus |
50 |
3 |
MAT 124 |
|
|
Foreign Languages |
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| French Language, Level 1 |
50 |
8 |
FRE 101/102 |
|
| French, Level 2 |
62 |
8 |
FRE 203/204 |
|
| German Language, Level 1 |
50 |
6 |
Foreign Lang Elective- |
|
| German, Level 2 |
63 |
6 |
Foreign Lang Elective |
|
| Spanish Language, Level 1 |
50 |
8 |
SPA 101/102 |
|
| Spanish, Level 2 |
66 |
8 |
SPA 203/204 |
|
|
History & Social Sciences |
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| American Government |
50 |
3 |
POS 101 |
|
| Educational Psychology, Introduction to |
50 |
3 |
PSY401/EDU 201 |
|
| History of the U.S.I:Early Colonization to 1877 |
50 |
3 |
HTY 103 |
|
| History of the U.S. II: 1865 to the Present |
50 |
3 |
HTY 104 |
|
| Human Growth & Development |
50 |
3 |
PSY 308 |
|
| Macroeconomics, Principles of |
50 |
3 |
ECO 201 |
|
| Microeconomics, Principles of |
50 |
3 |
ECO 202 |
|
| Psychology, Introductory |
50 |
3 |
PSY 100 |
|
| Social Sciences & History |
50 |
6 |
Soc Sci Elect |
|
| Sociology, Introductory |
50 |
3 |
SOC 101 |
|
| Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East-1648 |
50 |
3 |
HTY 1xx |
|
| Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present |
50 |
3 |
HTY 1xx |
|
|
Business |
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| Financial Accounting |
50 |
6 |
BUA 101/1xx |
|
| Business Law, Introductory |
50 |
3 |
BUA 230 |
|
| Information Systems |
50 |
3 |
CIS 100 |
|
| Management, Principles of |
50 |
3 |
BUA 223 or POS 223 |
|
| Marketing, Principles of |
50 |
3 |
BUA 369 |
|
Dantes (Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support) Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
IMPORTANT 1/28/22 – Dantes tests are currently suspended due to DSST being closed to ordering new exams. At this time, we do not have an expected date to resume.
UMA is an open test center for anyone who wishes to take the DANTES examinations. Payment waivers for Military personnel do not apply to the written DANTES exam.
DANTES exams are administered at UMA’s Augusta Campus.
DANTES credits cannot be used to meet UMA residency requirements.
Note: UMA does not administer the DANTES Public Speaking exam.
DANTES exams are set up by appointment through UMA Enrollment Services Division, 207-621-3392, or email at eric.allain@maine.edu. The test center code is#8612.
The following are required for the DANTES registration:
- a non-refundable service fee payable to UMA for $30 per exam, due upon registration.
- a MONEY ORDER payable to Prometric for $100 per exam (can be paid on the test day).
- a request for a map if you need directions to the testing location (if needed).
The following are DANTES exams for which UMA accepts credit:
| DANTES EXAM | UMA CREDIT FOR | # of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Anthropology | ANT 101 or ANT 1XX | 3 |
| Art of the Western World | ARH 1XX | 3 |
| Introduction to Business | BUA 100 | 3 |
| Personal Finance | BUA 151 | 3 |
| Principles of Supervision | BUA 223 | 3 |
| Principles of Finance | BUA 357 | 3 |
| Business Law II | BUA 2XX | 3 |
| Personnel/Human Resource Management | BUA 361 OR POS 361 |
3 |
| Organizational Behavior | BUA 365 OR POS 365 |
3 |
| Foundations of Education | EDU 250 | 3 |
| Human/Cultural Geography | GEO 1XX | 3 |
| Fundamentals of Cyber Security | ISS 210 | 3 |
| Criminal Justice | JUS 103 | 3 |
| Introduction to Law Enforcement | JUS 103 | 3 |
| Business Mathematics | MAT 1XX | 3 |
| Fundamentals of College Algebra | MAT 111 | 3 |
| Introductory Statistics | MAT 115 | 3 |
| Ethics in America (must include essay) | PHI 250 | 3 |
| Lifespan Developmental Psychology | PSY 308 | 3 |
Please refer to the following site for practice test information: www.getcollegecredit.com
Challenge examination is available to students who are enrolled in UMA degree programs. Challenge Exams are defined and prepared by UMA faculty. Matriculated UMA students who complete challenge exams that are created and evaluated by UMA faculty may use the credit earned toward the UMA residency requirement.
NOTE: UMA Challenge Exams are only recognized by The University of Maine at Augusta. Credits cannot be transferred to other institutions.
To register for a Challenge Exam, please contact Eric Allain at (207) 621-3392, or eric.allain@maine.edu.
The following challenge options are available:
- CIS 100 – Intro to Computing
- CIS 101 – Introduction to Computer Science
- ENG 210w – Writing for Allied Health
To Register:
Challenge Exams are set up by appointment through UMA Advising: Augusta – 207-621-3392 or eric.allain@maine.edu, or contact your local center.
A test payment to UMA for $100 per exam is due upon registration.
The Advanced Placement Program (AP) sponsored by the College Board offers secondary school students the opportunity to participate in challenging college-level course work while still in high school. UMA recognizes specific AP grades enabling students to receive credit for their achievement. Note that AP credits cannot be used to meet UMA residency requirements.
UMA Accepted AP Scores:
| AP Examination | UMA Required Score | Amount of Credit Granted | UMA Equivalent Course | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art 2-D Art and Design | 3, 4, or 5 | 3 | ART 112 | |
| Art History | 3, 4 or 5 | 3 | ARH 105 | |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | BIO 110 | |
| Biology | 4 or 5 | 8 | BIO 110 and BIO 1XX | |
| Calculus AB | 3, 4 or 5 | 3 | MAT 125 | |
| Calculus BC | 3, 4 or 5 | 6 | MAT 125 and MAT 126 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHY 115 | |
| Chemistry | 4 or 5 | 8 | CHY 115 and CHY 116 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | CIS 210 | Waives CIS 101, option to take a previous final in a CIS 215 course |
| Computer Science A | 4 or 5 | 6 | CIS 210 and CIS 215 | Waives CIS 101 |
| Computer Science AB | 3 | 3 | CIS 210 | Waives CIS 101 |
| Computer Science AB | 4 or 5 | 6 | CIS 210 and CIS 215 | Waives CIS 101 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3, 4 or 5 | 3 | CIS 101 | |
| Economics: Macro | 3, 4 or 5 | 3 | ECO 201 | |
| Economics: Micro | 3, 4 or 5 | 3 | ECO 202 | |
| English Language/Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG 101 | |
| English Language/Composition | 4 | 3 | ENG 101 or ENG 102 | |
| English Language/Composition | 5 | 3 | ENG 101 and ENG 102 | |
| English Literature/Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG 101 | |
| English Literature/Composition | 4 | 3 | ENG 101 or ENG 102 | |
| English Literature/Composition | 5 | 3 | ENG 101 and ENG 102 | |
| Environmental Science | # | # | # | # |
| European History | 3, 4 or 5 | 3 | HTY 1XX | |
| French Language | 3 | 4 | FRE 101 | |
| French Language | 4 or 5 | 8 | FRE 101 and FRE 102 | |
| French Literature | # | # | # | # |
| German Language | 3 | 3 | GER 101 | |
| German Language | 4 or 5 | 6 | GER 101 and 102 | |
| Government & Politics/US | 3, 4 or 5 | 3 | POS 101 | |
| Latin: Vergil | # | # | # | # |
| Latin Literature | # | # | # | # |
| Music Theory | # | # | # | # |
| Physics B | 3 | 4 | PHY 115 | |
| Physics B | 4 or 5 | 8 | PHY 115 and PHY 116 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | # | # | # | # |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | # | # | # | # |
| Psychology | 3, 4 or 5 | 3 | PSY 100 | |
| Spanish Language | 3 | 4 | SPA 101 | |
| Spanish Language | 4 or 5 | 8 | SPA 101 and 102 | |
| Statistics | 3, 4 or 5 | 3 | MAT 115 | |
| Studio Art: Drawing | # | # | # | # |
| US History | 3 | 3 | HTY 103 | |
| US History | 4 | 3 | HTY 103 or HTY 104 | |
| US History | 5 | 6 | HTY 103 and HTY 104 | |
| World History | 3 | 3 | HTY 105 | |
| World History | 4 | 3 | HTY 105 or HTY 106 | |
| World History | 5 | 6 | HTY 105 and HTY 106 |
The Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) is a proficiency-based exam that assesses the ability to use language effectively and appropriately in real-life situations. It assesses spontaneous unrehearsed language. It is faciilitated by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).
Language proficiency is an invaluable skill for individuals worldwide. With ACTFL assessments, you can test and demonstrate your speaking, writing, reading, and listening proficiency in a language in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication.
Differing from an achievement test, which measures knowledge of specific information (what a person knows), a proficiency test targets what an individual can do with what they know.
- Student schedules test at this website.
The “Schedule a Test” button is about half-way down the webpage. - Resources to help students prepare for the test:
- Student completes the test.
- Test results will be emailed to the student from ACTFL, often within 48 hours.
- An example can be found here.
- Students who take a common language exam receive an email from Language Testing International via Credly indicating they have earned a digital badge. Email includes a link to “Accept the Badge”. “Common” languages include Arabic and French.
- Students who take a less common language (e.g. Somali) need to email customercare@languagetesting.com with their full name, the email address associated with their test, the test type, and the language. The Support team will send an email with information about accepting the badge.
- An example can be found here.
- Student creates an account at Credly and “accepts the badge.”.
- Student shares their Credly transcript with Eric Allain, eric.allain@maine.edu (please include your Student ID number in your e-mail) for posting in MaineStreet).
- Credly Help Video – How to Send a Transcript
- Credly Help Video – How to Send a Transcript
- Student shares their Credly transcript with Eric Allain, eric.allain@maine.edu (please include your Student ID number in your e-mail) for posting in MaineStreet).
- Details on the ACE credit recommendation can be found here.
- In general:
- 3 credits recommended = 3 lower level credits
- 6 credits recommended = 6 lower level credits
- 9 credits recommended = 6 lower level credits and 3 upper-level credits
- 12 credits recommended = 6 lower level credits and 6 upper-level credits
- In general:
To register for a NLN test, please contact Eric Allain at eric.allain@maine.edu, or 207-621-3392.
After contacting UMA, students will be emailed instructions about how to register for the NLN exam through the company Proctorio, payment procedures, and costs for the exams. Students will also receive a document that explains how to make sure the test scores are reported to UMA.
UMA currently accepts the following National League for Nursing (NLN) Test for students matriculated in the BSN program:
- Normal Nutrition (meets UMA’s RN-BSN BIO 104 requirement)
- Physical Assessment (meets UMA’s RN-BSN NUR 301 requirement) – Available only for RN-BSN completion students
Study Resources:
Utilizing the R2 Digital Libraries, UMA students have electronic access to the following text books to help study for these three exams. (Students will be prompted to login with your @maine.edu credentials if you are off campus.)
- Nutrition & Diet Therapy, Ruth Ross, MS, RDN
- Health Assessment & Physical Examination, Mary Ellen Estes, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, NP-C