Testing information
Proctored exams
Columbia College locations are the best option for proctors. If you are able to travel to a Columbia College campus to take a proctored exam, please make an appointment with that campus and inform your instructor.
Proctors and proctoring times for your locationCLEP and DANTES exams
Earn college credit for what you already know. The college accepts CLEP exams and DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST). These exams allow students of any age to demonstrate college-level achievement.
More about the CLEP and DANTES examsLocate a CLEP testing center near you. College Testing Centers may assess a fee for testing.
For free CLEP practice tests, visit the Test Prep Review website.
Other credit options
Our advisors can help you determine how many credits you'll need and which courses will transfer if you've previously attended an accredited college, even if it was decades ago. Call (314) 429-5500 to talk with an advisor or to make an appointment.
You could also receive college credits for military experience, police, fire and corrections training and credit for prior learning.