Ramstein and Landstuhl hosts upcoming CLEP-a-thon

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  • By Staff Sgt. Leslie Keopka
  • 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany --  Ramstein and Landstuhl will host their second CLEP-a-thon of 2015 during the week of July 13 to 17, 2015, at Ramstein Air Base and Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany.

The CLEP-a-thon is a week-long testing marathon for individuals needing to fulfill requirements for their Community College of the Air Force or an upper-level degree. CLEP and DSST tests are an option for testing out of the required class, saving both time and money.

Typically, appointments must be scheduled in order to take a CLEP. However, during the CLEP-a-thon, the education centers on both installations are offering walk-in appointments for any active-duty member, regardless of branch, as well as dependents.

While appointments are not necessary during this week, individuals still need to register or the desired CLEPs they wish to take. To register, visit http://clep.collegeboard.org/register/exam.

Participants need to print off their completed registration voucher and bring it, along with a U.S. military ID card, to the testing center during that week.

During the 2014 CLEP-a-thons, the education office tested more than 1400 individuals, contributing to 650 Airmen earning their CCAF degrees.

To help prepare for the exams, academic advisors from University Maryland University College Europe will be hosting study sessions prior to the event. Contact a UMUC representative to reserve a seat in the study sessions.

Walk-ins will be accepted July 13 to 16, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and July 17 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Ramstein UMUC National Test Center is located in building 2104, room 109 and the Landstuhl UMUC NTC is located in building 3701, room 202. For more information, contact your local education office.