About Us
Welcome to the Testing Center!
| Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center |
| Room 205 |
| 479-788-7682 |
| Email:Testing Center |
Testing Center Hours
| Hours | |
|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Friday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
- Make-up Tests
- COMPASS and Study Guides
- ACT Residual
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
- Challenge Exams
- PRAXIS
- Nursing Program Pre-Admission Test
- PSB Exam for Health Occupations
- ParaPro Assessment testing
- Free Practice Tests
Make-up Tests Service provided to faculty and students for a test given during a regular class period that an individual student has missed. Final exams are excluded, and will only be administered when special arrangements are made between the instructor and the Testing Center. Student must present a photo ID (driver’s license, student ID, or state ID) in order to test.
- All tests should be dropped off in the Testing Center (CC205) along with a completed Test Intake Form. If an instructor has the same directions for all make-up tests, one Test Intake Form may be used for the semester.
- It is the student’s responsibility to speak to his/her instructor prior to testing to determine the amount of time that will be allowed to complete a test and the deadline for test completion.
- Initial intake of exams for students requiring ADA accommodations (quiet and private) must be done through the LAC (Vines 202). If only "quiet-testing" is needed, the test will be administered in the Testing Center.
COMPASS and Study Guides Students may be required to take the COMPASS for placement purposes. A Test/Retest Authorization Form from Admissions or Advisement is required for all students who take the COMPASS placement test. The first COMPASS test is free. There is a $25 fee to re-test, and a new Authorization Form must be obtained from Admissions or Advisement. Students may prepare for the COMPASS by reviewing the materials in the Boreham Library or the Gordon Kelly Learning Assistance Center (Vines 202) and by using the sample questions on the ACT web site: www.ACT.org/COMPASS.
You may also pick up study guides for the Chemistry placement test and the Computer Literacy test from the Student Advisement office, or print on-line:
Chemistry study guide
Computer Literacy study guide
ACT Residual The ACT Residual is given at 1:00pm on the first Wednesday of each month except July and November (various locations on campus). ACT allows residual testing for students who 1) are enrolled, 2) have been admitted, or 3) are in the process of applying to the university and cannot take the ACT on a national test date. Scores from the ACT Residual are reported only to UA Fort Smith. Examinees are required to call the Testing Center at 479-788-7682 in order to schedule an appointment to take the ACT Residual exam. The testing fee is $29 testing fee and is payable at the Cashier's Office prior to testing. Students must bring the receipt, a photo ID, two #2 pencils (non-mechanical), and an ACT-approved calculator to the test. For dates and more information regarding the ACT Residual - click here ACT Residual information.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Students may earn college credit by successfully completing CLEP exams. The CLEP policy for students attending the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith is on pages 45-46 of the Course Catalog. Students seeking CLEP credit for another institution should check the requirements of the receiving institution prior to taking the exam. It is the student’s responsibility to request the correct exam. Students are required to schedule an appointment for a CLEP exam by calling the Testing Center at 1-479-788-7682. You may pay the $72 fee by credit/debit card, check, or money order (payable to CLEP) on the day of the test. An administrative fee of $15 is payable to UA - Fort Smith at the Cashier’s Office. A description of the CLEP exams with sample questions and study guide information are available on the College Board web site: www.collegeboard.com/CLEP. View exams accepted at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith by clicking on Exams/Registration Form.
Challenge Exams Students who would like to receive credit in a course for which there is not a CLEP exam may be allowed to take a Challenge exam. The student should contact the instructor of the course to determine if a Challenge exam is available. Challenge exam registration forms are available in the Testing Center. Challenge exams cost $20 per credit hour, and must be taken prior to enrolling in the course. Page 44 of the Course Catalog provides additional information about Challenge exams.
PRAXIS The PRAXIS I (PPST) and PRAXIS II are required for Arkansas teacher certification. A registration bulletin is available in the Testing Center(Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center 205). The PRAXIS is offered at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith in November, January, and April. Examinees are required to register for the PRAXIS by calling the Educational Testing Services (ETS) at 1-800-257-5123 or by logging on to the website: www.ets.org/praxis. The web site includes information about test dates, testing locations, test content and fees. "Test at a Glance" booklets are on file in the Gordon Kelly Learning Assistance Center (Vines 202).
Nursing Program Pre-Admission Tests Individuals desiring to enroll in the ADN and PN programs at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith are required to take the National League for Nursing Pre-Admission Exam (PAX). Test candidates are required to create a user account, complete an on-line registration form, and make a payment at www.nlnonlinetesting.org. The registration/payment process cannot be completed via the telephone. The content areas of the RN and PN exams includes: Science, Math, Verbal skills, and Reading comprehension. If you forget your password, please call NLN at 1-800-732-8656. All examinees are required to begin the test at the same time and the test is timed for 3 hours. If you arrive late, you will be required to re-schedule your test for a new date. The non-refundable test fee is $35 dollars. If you cancel or re-schedule your test, you will not receive a refund. You will be required to pay a new test fee plus a $15 dollar fee for re-scheduling to NLN. There is a 3-month waiting period before those who fail the test can retake it again. Students are allowed one retake during that semester. Retakes are for test failures only. The NLN PAX exams are only administered during the spring semester. Here are the exam dates for Spring 2010. You cannot pay for your exam at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. The payment process must be done through the NLN website listed above. You may print instructions on how to create an account and register. NLN PAX Test Options: Your test options are the NLN PAX - PN Exam and the NLN PAX - RN Exam. The PAX - RN Exam is an advanced exam and it will be accepted for those who wish to apply to both programs. The PAX - PN Exam will only be accepted for applying to the PN program. The minimum passing score on both exams is 60%. A study guide and general test information are available at www.nlnonlinetesting.org. You may also contact NLN customer service at 1-800-732-8656. Study guides are also available on campus in the Barnes & Noble Campus Bookstore. Click on the link to view workshop dates.
PSB Exam for Health Occupations Students who plan to apply to the Dental Hygiene, Radiography and/ or Surgical Technology programs are required to take the Psychological Services Bureau (PSB) for Health Occupations exam. Registration forms are available in the Testing Center, the Student Advisement office, and on-line Registration Form and Exam dates. Students are required to pay the $15 test fee at the Cashier's Office and submit a completed registration form to the Testing Center in order to complete the registration process. Information about the PSB test for Health Occupations can be found at the Psychological Services Bureau web site: www.psbtests.com. Additional resources to prepare for the PSB can be found at www.psbtests.com. IMPORTANT: Registration forms must be turned in to the Testing Center (CC205) one to two weeks in advance in order to reserve a seat for testing. Click on the link to view workshop dates.
ParaPro Assessment testing The ParaPro assessment is designed to measure writing, reading, and math competencies for practicing paraprofessionals assisting in classroom instruction. Students may obtain a registration bulletin and receive information about test dates, testing sites, test content and fees by visiting the website at www.ets.org/parapro. You are required to complete the registration form and mail it to ETS in order to register for the test.
Free Practice Tests The following free practice tests are available by visiting www.TestPreview.com:
ACT
CLEP
Compass
PRAXIS
ParaPro
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