Credits
FLATS, CLEP, & Testing Out
Can I test out of a language?
Yes, you may purchase up to 16 language credits for $6 per credit ($96 total). SUU offers two options: taking a higher-level course of a language we offer (French, German, and Spanish) or the Foreign Language Achievement Test (FLAT) through BYU.
If you wish to take a higher-level course in French, German, or Spanish, you must get departmental permission with an add/drop form (http://suu.edu/ss/registrar/pdf/RegistrationAddDrop.pdf) to register for a 3000-level language course. See your advisor or the Foreign Language Department (GC 108) for more details.
The FLAT from BYU offers many more languages; currently you can test out of more than 55 languages. Once you have your test score results, you will need to bring them form to the Foreign Language Department (GC 108) in order to buy the credits.
Where can I find information about the Foreign Language Achievement Test?
Please visit the FLAT website at http://flats.byu.edu/. There you will find information about what language tests are available at each location (BYU-Provo, BYU-Idaho, and Dixie State University), the cost to take the test, and testing dates. You can also register for your test on the website.
What is CLEP?
CLEP is the College-Level Examination Program. It allows you to test out of General Education courses if you feel you know the material and do not wish to take the course. To see which CLEP tests are available at SUU, please visit this page: http://www.suu.edu/uc/testing-clep.html. All CLEP tests are given by appointment only and must be scheduled through the Testing Center (ELC 113, 435-865-8071).
How many CLEP credits can I use toward my degree?
You may use a maximum of 30 credits from CLEP and other credit by examination courses toward your degree. Please note that this means if you test out of the 16 credits in foreign language, you are restricted to a maximum of 14 CLEP credits.
Can I test out of any courses?
You can test out of LM 1010 Information Literacy and CSIS 1000 Computers, Applications, and the Internet. To test out of LM 1010 and/or CSIS 1000, you must be a currently enrolled student at SUU and have not previously taken LM 1010/CSIS 1000.
LM 1010 form: http://suu.edu/ss/registrar/pdf/PROCEDUREFORLM1010CREDITBYEXAM.pdf
CSIS 1000 form: http://suu.edu/ss/registrar/pdf/PROCEDUREFORCSIS1000CREDITBYEXAM.pdf
In addition to LM 1010, CSIS 1000, CLEP, and foreign language test out options, you may work with a professor or department on testing out of additional college-level courses. However, there is a maximum of 16 credits in any one academic discipline. These additional rules apply:
- You may not use credit by exam for the purpose of a change of grade if you have already taken the course.
- Credit by exam is given only to students currently enrolled at SUU.
- A maximum of 30 credit hours may be applied toward graduation from credit by exam and CLEP.
- A maximum of 6 credit hours may be awarded in any one area of general education from a combination of credit by exam and CLEP.
- Credit by exam may be granted a standard letter grade or pass/fail as agreed upon by the instructor and student.
A form for credit by exam is available here: http://suu.edu/ss/registrar/pdf/WebCreditbyExaminationForm_000.pdf.
What is the math placement exam?
The math placement exam, also known as the math Accuplacer, allows you to be placed into the appropriate level math course for your knowledge and major. You must take the math Accuplacer if your math ACT/SAT subscores are more than two years old. You also have the option of taking it even if your ACT/SAT scores are still good in order to see if you test into a higher-level math.
The math Accuplacer costs $8. You may take it up to three times per year, and tests must be at least one week apart. You can pay the fee online here (https://secure.touchnet.net/C20196_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=693&SINGLESTORE=true) or visit the Cashier’s Office in the Sharwan Smith Center.
What is the English placement exam?
The English placement exam, also known as the English Accuplacer, allows you to test out of taking ENGL 0990 concurrently with ENGL 1010. It does not allow you to skip ENGL 1010.
The English Accuplacer costs $8. It may be taken as many times as needed per year. You can pay the fee online here (https://secure.touchnet.net/C20196_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=571&SINGLESTORE=true) or visit the Cashier’s Office in the Sharwan Smith Center.
Can I take the Math/English Placement exam at another school and have the results sent here?
If the school you would like to take the placement exam(s) has Accuplacer, then you may be able to have the scores transferred over. You will need to work with our Testing Coordinator, Tony Salso, before you take the test(s). He can be reached at salsoa@suu.edu.
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