• BA104 Business Math (4 Credits)
• BA131 Introduction to Business Computing (4 Credits)
• BT140 Business Document Editing (3 Credits)

• AGR240 Tractors (2 Credits)
• AGR111 Agriculture Computers (3 Credits)

• BI112 Cell Biology (4 Credits)

Credits will be awarded based on the official CLEP scores received from the College-Level Examination Program of the College Board. CLEP test scores must be dated within three (3) years of the exam completion date. The BMCC course number, title, and the number of credits awarded will be based on BMCC’s approved CLEP credit chart. FEE: $25 per course.

Step 1: Review the CLEP Credit Chart

See which exams can be transferred to BMCC credit.

Review the CLEP Credit Chart

Step 2: Register for CLEP

Register online and pay the $95 exam fee to earn college credit by exam.

Print and bring your registration ticket and government issued ID to the Testing Center for your scheduled appointment.

Register for CLEP

Step 3: Schedule your Exam

Contact the Testing Center, at testingcenter@bluecc.edu or 541-278-5929, to schedule your testing appointment. You may also schedule your appointment online.

Note: CLEP testing is currently only available at our Pendleton Testing Center.

Pay your $25 proctor fee at the Enrollment Services Window (M-123) located in Morrow Hall before your test appointment.

Schedule Appointment

Step 4: Send your CLEP scores to BMCC

When you register for a CLEP exam, request that a copy of your score report be sent to BMCC.

Once we have received your scores, we will review them to determine which credits you are eligible for and we will notify you by email once we have added these credits to your transcript.

Send Scores

How do I get credit for CLEP?

There are 34 CLEP exams available at college test centers and on military bases. Credits will be awarded based on the official CLEP scores received from the College-Level Examination Program of the College Board. CLEP test scores must be dated within three (3) years of the exam completion date. 

The BMCC course number, title, and the number of credits awarded will be based on BMCC’s approved CLEP credit chart. Review chart to determine which exams Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) offers college credit for and the minimum score needed to get credit.

For more information about the CLEP exams go to https://clep.collegeboard.org/exams.

Other Information

CLEP is considered “credit for prior learning (CPL)”.

• Students may only receive credit for up to a maximum of 25% of the credits required for their degree or certificate at BMCC. Example: AAOT requires 90 credits so the maximum # of CPL credits is 22.
• If transferring to another college, you will need to have your scores sent to that school.
• There are various forms of CPL, so please be sure to check with the Registrar’s Office prior to taking your exam to determine if other forms of CPL have already been transcribed for you.

Questions? Please contact Enrollment Services at (541) 278-5759 or by email to StudentRecords@bluecc.edu.

Credits may be earned for one or more the following BMCC courses in each program. FEE: $25 per course.

CPL: Computer Science

• CS145: Introduction to PC Hardware and Software (5 Credits) (Must provide copy of successful CompTIA A+ Certificate)
• CS179A/B: Introduction to Networking 1 and 2 (5 Credits) (Must provide copy of successful CompTIA Network+ Certificate)
• CS140L/240L: Introduction to Linux 1 and 2 (6 Credits) (Must provide copy of successful CompTIA Linux+ Certificate)
• CS279: Network Management (5 Credits) (Must provide copy of successful CompTIA Server+ Certificate)

Application for CPL: Computer Science

Attach the required certificate shown to your application. Certificates must be earned within the last three years.

CPL: Early Childhood Education (ECE) – Credits may be earned for one or more the following BMCC courses. FEE: $25 per course.

• ECE109 Foundations and Careers in Early Childhood (3 credits)
• ECE152 Creativity for Young Children (3 credits)
• ECE226 Child Development (3 credits)
• ECE280 Cooperative Work Experience (3 credits)

Application for CPL: Early Childhood Education

Attach one or more of the following to your application

• Child Development Associate Credential from the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition (copy)
•  Step 7 (or higher) certificate from the Oregon Registry: Pathways to Professional Recognition in Childhood Care and Education(copy)

CPL: EMT (Emergency Medical Technician): 

• EMT151 Emergency Medical Technician Part A (6 credits)
• EMT152 Emergency Medical Technician Part B (6 credits)

Application for CPL: Emergency Medical Technician

Attach a copy of valid State of Oregon EMT license (must not be expired)

CPL: Fire Science: 

• FS110A Fire Fighter Skills Academy Part A (3 credits)
  • Documentation – Fire Fighter I – DPSST, NFPA, IFSAC
• FS110B Fire Fighter Skills Academy Part B (3 credits)
  • Documentation – Fire Fighter I – DPSST, NFPA, IFSAC
• FS112 Firefighter II Skills Academy (4 credits)
  • Documentation – Fire Fighter II – DPSST, NFPA, IFSAC
• FS123 Hazardous Materials – Awareness/Operation (2 credits)
  • Documentation – Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations
• FS130 Wildland Firefighter (2 credits)
  • Documentation – NWCG Wildland Firefighter 1, S-130/190
• FS169 Apparatus Operator/Driver (4 credits)
  • Documentation – DPSST, NFPA, IFSAC Apparatus Operator
• FS240 Emergency Services Instructor I (3 credits)
  • Documentation – Instructor I/DPSST, NFPA, IFSAC
• FS280 (Cooperative Work Study (6 credits)
  • Documentation – 1 year full-time employment with Fire Department

 Application for CPL: Fire Science

Attach the following with your application:

• A copy of your valid State of Oregon EMT license with this request.
• Additional supporting documentation as indicated above. (Expired documents will not be accepted)
• In order to be considered for credit you must submit certificates from recognized organizations such as DPSST, IFSAC, NFPA, NFA or regional training organizations such as NAFT, WWCTA, OFIA, or MWFIA.

CPL: Unmanned Aircraft Systems

• UAS101: Unmanned Aircraft Systems 1 (4 Credits) (Must have successfully completed UAS Professional Pilot Non-Credit Training Certificate)
• UAS111: Ground Flight Training (4 Credits) (Must have successfully completed UAS Professional Pilot Non-Credit Training Certificate)
• UAS112: UAS Flight Training 1 (4 Credits) (Must have successfully completed UAS Professional Pilot Non-Credit Training Certificate)
• UAS113: UAS Maintenance (4 Credits) (Must have successfully completed Flight Labs Non-Credit Training Certificate)

Application for CPL: Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Questions? Please contact Enrollment Services at (541) 278-5759 or by email to StudentRecords@bluecc.edu

MIL: Military – Credits will be awarded based on American Council of Education guidelines for evaluation of military training. The BMCC course number, title, and number of credits awarded will be determined by Student Records and the appropriate instructional departments. FEE: not applicable.

To apply for credit: Have official military (JST or SMART) transcript sent or made available to BMCC’s Student Records. 

Questions? Please contact Enrollment Services at (541) 278-5759 or by email to StudentRecords@bluecc.edu

CPL: Apprenticeship

Credits will be awarded for a valid (not expired) Oregon Journeyman card.  The BMCC course number, title, and the number of credits awarded will be based on BMCC’s approved APR course. FEE: $25 per course.

To apply for credit: Provide a copy of valid Oregon Journeyman card to BMCC’s Registrar  StudentRecords@bluecc.edu

Questions? Please contact Enrollment Services at (541) 278-5759 or by email to StudentRecords@bluecc.edu

A Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Portfolio allows you to gain credit for knowledge you have gained in a variety of ways other than formal education. It is a process by which you demonstrate that what you have learned is equivalent to the learning taught in a postsecondary class. 

Based on the information contained in the portfolio, college credit may be granted. 

BMCC’s Business Administration Department offers a PLA option to earn credit for specific courses toward degree completion.  

The process is a comprehensive combination of meetings, interviews, faculty consultation and creation of a portfolio of work or skill exam for departmental review to earn credit. 

FEE: 1/2 tuition of course.

Questions?  Please contact Enrollment Services at (541) 278-5759 or by email to StudentRecords@bluecc.edu

AP: Advanced Placement

Credits will be awarded based on the scores received from Advanced Placement program of the College Board. AP test scores must be dated within three (3) years of the date the exam was completed. Scores must be sent directly to BMCC from the College Board.  See BMCC’s AP Credit chart for credits offered by exam type and minimum score. FEE: $25 per course.

• To apply for credit: Have exam scores sent from the College Board to BMCC.