• Students can get NTC by earning a passing score on exams approved by the University to count for college-level credit.

• Students can take two types of exams: College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams and DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST).
  • You can find the full list of SCPS approved CLEP exams and the courses they match at this link.
  • You can find the full list of SCPS approved DSST exams and the courses they match at this link.
• Students can also earn credit for passing scores on select International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP) exams that they completed in high school.
  • You can view the list of University approved AP exams and the courses they match at this link.
  • You can view the list of University approved IB exams and the courses they match at this link.

• Students who successfully earn a passing score on an exam may use the applicable credit for a variety of core, major, and elective requirements, depending on the exam completed.
• Not all course requirements can be completed via an exam.
  • CLEP exams are the only option to earn NTC for a select group of approved Core courses. These approved exams are listed at this link. 

• For more information about practice tests, study guides, registering for exams, test locations, and costs, please visit the official CLEP and DSST websites.
  • Click this link to be directed to the official CLEP homepage.
  • Click this link to be directed to the official DSST homepage.

• Loyola’s CLEP university code is 1412.
• Loyola’s DSST university code is 9522.
• Official passing scores should be sent to the following address:

Office of Registration and Records

Loyola University Chicago

820 N. Michigan Avenue, Ste. 510

Chicago, IL 60611

• Registration and Records will contact you via email once they receive your exam transcripts.