The Proficiency Examination Program (PEP) is an alternative to obtaining college credit through traditional classroom course work. Students may earn credit for both formal and informal education with PEP. Students demonstrating sufficient knowledge of material covered in a course may elect to earn credit or exempt a course by examination. The student must complete the examination with a passing score of 80 percent to earn credits. PEP examinations will not be given for subject areas when CLEP examinations are available.