Military Programs

Boise State Military Programs offer:

• On-site student support services, including advising and testing
• Connections to answers and academic resources you need to succeed at Boise State
• Personalized transfer assistance to Boise State University
• Community outreach and education

Boise State provides national testing services for students, service and community members at Gowen Field and Mountain Home Air Force Base.

Additional information about transferability of military credits and testing with CLEP and DSST is available through the Office of the Registrar.

Exams and Services Offered

CLEP® Testing (Available at Gowen and MHAFB)

The College Level Examination Program (CLEP®) is designed to test knowledge in specific college subjects and can fulfill major requirements as well as CORE by earning qualifying scores. Approximately 2,900 colleges and universities will accept credit for successful scores. All 33 exams are administered on the computer in the Testing Services Office. Boise State was recognized as one of the top 25 National Military Test Centers worldwide in 2018 by the College Board.
To learn more about these exams, the fees and instructions, please visit the CLEP Testing Information website

Proctored Exams (MHAFB)

Proctoring for students in the Mountain Home area (either Boise State or those attending other universities and colleges). Fees are $28.50 per exam for non-Boise State students

The DSST™ Program (MHAFB)

The DSST™ credit by exam program gives students the opportunity to receive college credit for life experience as a form of prior learning assessment. Recommended for credit by the American Council on Education, the 38 exams are offered in diverse subject areas such as health, ethics, finance, and technology.

To learn more about these exams, the fees and instructions, please visit the DSST™ Program Information website.

Testing at Mountain Home AFB

To learn about which exams are available, please download the CLEP/DSST exams list. (PDF)

Testing Start Times

NOTE: Hours may vary on some days to accommodate special group testing. If you are making a special trip to Mountain Home Air Force Base to test, please call (208) 828-6746 to make sure we are open.

To Register For an Exam

Please visit the National Testing Services for Mountain Home Students web page to register for the exam you wish to take.

Testing at Gowen Field

Exams are held on every Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Building 521. Appointments are highly encouraged, though walk-ins are welcome if space is available.

To Register For an Exam

Please email gowenfield@boisestate.edu to register for a CLEP exam.