Make-Up Examination Proctoring

The Alabama State University Testing Center Staff monitors testing areas and USES VIDEO CAMERAS while examinees are testing. Only the materials previously approved by the instructor will be allowed in the testing room. If the Testing Center staff observes usage of unapproved testing materials, the examinee's test will be taken and testing will be discontinued. Additionally, an official report will be sent to the instructor and/or other University officials. PLEASE SUBMIT 3-4 BUSINESS DAYS IN ADVANCE.

 

Proctoring Request Form

Examinees must complete the Proctoring Request Form.

A Proctor fee is charged for non-Alabama State University students

  • Exams lasting two hours or less - $40 exam fee
  • Exams lasting longer than two hours - $55 exam fee

Please call (334) 229-4864 for more information.  The Testing Center is located in Edward G. McGehee Hall, 105.

ACT (National) -- American College Testing Program    

The ACT is a paper-based test.
 
ELIGIBILITY
People of all ages and grade levels are eligible to take the ACT. Most students can register online and do not need a Register-by-Mail packet.
 
IMPORTANT TESTING INFORMATION
 The ACT is a national college admissions examination that is paper-based.  The test consists of subject area tests in: English, Mathematics, Reading and Science.  The ACT Plus Writing includes the four subject area tests plus a 30-minute Writing Test.
 
ACT results are accepted by all four-year colleges and universities in the U.S.
 
The ACT includes 215 multiple-choice questions and takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete, including a short break (or just over four hours if you are taking the ACT Plus Writing). The actual testing time is 2 hours and 55 minutes (plus 30 minutes if you are taking the ACT Plus Writing).
 
The ACT is administered on six test dates within the United States, U.S. territories, Puerto Rico, and Canada — September, October, December, February, April, and June. In other locations, the ACT is administered on all the above dates except September, and the ACT Plus Writing is not available on the February test date. Registration is completed online for this exam.

You may request ONLY ONE Register-by-Mail Packet if:

  • You are younger than 13 years old, or
  • You do not have a credit card or serialized voucher/waiver to pay the fee
  • You are an individual student. [Educational institutions or government agencies should use the counselor order form.]

It will be sent via U.S. mail, FedEx, or comparable service. Allow 7–10 working days for delivery.
 
DAY OF THE TEST
Students should report to the Ralph Abernathy Annex building, no later than 8:30 a.m. on test day.  Room location will be posted on building entrance doors.  A picture ID along with an admission ticket, are required to take the test. Calculators are allowed. Visit www.actstudent.org  for a list of prohibited calculators.
 
For more information go to:  www.actstudent.org

PRAXIS -- PRAXIS II EXAM   

The Praxis is a computer-based test

WHAT IS THE PRAXIS II TEST?

Praxis II Subject Assessments measure knowledge of specific subjects that K–12 educators will teach, as well as general and subject-specific teaching skills and knowledge.
 
WHO TAKES THE TESTS AND WHY?
 Individuals entering the teaching profession take the Praxis II tests as part of the teacher licensing and certification process required by many states. Some professional associations and organizations require Praxis II tests as a criterion for professional licensing decisions.
 
WHICH TESTS SHOULD YOU TAKE?
 Praxis II: Subject Assessments include over 120 different tests, ranging from Agriculture to World Languages. The test(s) you take depend(s) on your state or licensing agency's requirements for the teaching discipline you are pursuing.  Each state that uses the Praxis tests sets its own requirements for which tests you must take, as well as the associated passing scores.
 
REGISTRATION
For this exam must be completed online at www.ets.org/praxis.  Before you register for a test, confirm your state or agency's testing requirements.
 
DAY OF THE TEST
A picture ID or Passport are required to take the test.  For more information go to:  www.ets.org/praxis

COE -- College of Education Exit Exam

COE is a paper-based test. 

No fee is required for this exam.  The test is administered twice a semester, excluding the summer semester.  Register for this exam in the College of Education, located in Abernathy Hall, Room 216.  The essay must be 300 words or more, and all sentences and paragraphs must be clear, concise, and cohesive.  Use transitions between paragraphs.  Review the essay for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and usage errors.

DAY OF THE TEST
 A picture ID is required to take the test, and your name must be included on the registration roster.

PROV EXAM

PROV serves the needs of occupational assessment and licensing markets.  PROV currently provides examination services to several national and state organizations.  While PROV is experienced in serving a variety of industries, construction testing is the cornerstone of their business.  As a partner in their testing network Alabama State University’s Testing Center will be proctoring exams for one or more of the following clients:

Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors

Alabama law requires that everyone who is engaged in the Heating and Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contracting business or performing work as a Heating and Air Conditioning Contractor or Refrigeration Contractor to be licensed.  To become licensed, an individual must first complete the appropriate application with the Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors.  Once you have been approved for testing, the Board will notify you that you are eligible to contact PROV to schedule your examination.

Alabama Electrical Contractors Board

Alabama law requires that each individual who is engaged in the electrical contracting business or performing work as an Electrical Contractor or Electrical Journeyman to be licensed.  To become licensed, an individual must first complete the appropriate application with the Alabama Electrical Contractors Board.  Applications are reviewed quarterly, and deadlines are posted online at the Alabama Electrical Contractors Board website.  Once you have been approved for testing, the Board will notify you that you are eligible to contact PROV to schedule your examination.  You will be eligible to take the exam within 90 days of the approval date.  Failing candidates must re-apply each time they take the test.

REGISTRATION

To register for this exam, candidates must visit the following site: Prov | Always up to the test.  From this site, candidates can schedule exams, download bulletins and purchase books.  Before you register for a test, confirm your state or agency's testing requirements.

Candidate Bulletin: Test Information | Prov

CERTIPORT

Test candidate exam policies

Test candidates, proctors and administrators must adhere and/or enforce all the following policies when taking or administering an exam at a Certiport Authorized Testing Center.

Upon arrival at the testing center, Test Candidates must present their personal identification bearing a photograph and signature.
 Test candidates may not take recording devices such as paper/pencil, cameras, PDAs, computers, or communication devices such as cell phones, or pagers into the testing area.

  • Test candidates must not communicate with other test candidates either in the testing room, or in any other area of the testing facility during authorized testing breaks.
  • Test candidates must read and accept the terms of the non-disclosure agreement (NDA) presented prior to the start of the exam.
  • Test candidates must not remove exam content from the testing area and must not reproduce exam content outside of the testing area.
  • Test candidates must abide by the terms of the retake policy.
  • Test candidates found to have violated testing center rules may lose any existing certifications and may be made permanently ineligible for additional certifications.
  • Registration available at https://certiport.pearsonvue.com

ASSESSMENTS AVAILABLE:

  1. MICROSOFT CERTIFIED FUNDAMENTALS
  2. MICROSOFT OFFICE SPECIALIST (MOS)
  3. MICROSOFT CERTIFIED EDUCATOR (MCE)

SEAT TIME

It is important to note that there is more to administering an exam than just letting the Test Candidate go through the timed portion of the certification exam. Additional time will be required to administer an exam from start to finish with input from both the Proctor/Teacher as well as the Test Candidate. This administrative time combined with the allotted exam time is known as the “Seat Time”. These additional actions may include tasks and logistics such as classroom planning, launching the software, signing in, potentially downloading updates to the software and/or exam content, loading times, reading and agreeing to terms/conditions, completing demographics, reviewing the tutorial, sending in comments, and uploading/viewing the exam results.

MEAZURE LEARNING

TEST CENTER CANDIDATE SERVICES

Our goal is to ensure our test-takers are as prepared as they can be when they arrive at a Meazure Learning test center. Our resources below provide additional information about some of the current programs offered within our test center network, including test center locations, test center exam delivery previews, and access to purchase practice exams where available.

Meazure Learning offers more than 1,400 test center locations in 110 countries that allow us to provide Internet-based and paper and pencil testing in a proctored environment. Of the top 100 U.S. cities by population, 98% of candidates are within 15 miles of a Meazure Learning testing center. We pride ourselves on the consistency and quality of our testing facilities. Our attention to detail and advanced technology makes our testing exceptional for our candidates. Our network is scalable to fit the needs of our clients; for programs researching a delivery partnership, Meazure Learning can provide an analysis of our sites in relation to your candidate population.

Registration available at:  https://www.meazurelearning.com/candidate-services

 Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)

The SAT is a computer-based test that is available to middle and high school students who are preparing to begin college.

How the SAT Is Structured

The SAT is composed of two sections: (1) the Reading and Writing section, and (2) the Math section. You have 64 minutes to complete the Reading and Writing section and 70 minutes to complete the Math section for a total of 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Each section is divided into 2 equal length modules, and there is a 10-minute break between the Reading and Writing section and the Math section. The first module of each section contains a broad mix of easy, medium, and hard questions. Based on how you perform on the first module, the second module of questions will either be more difficult or less difficult.

The following table shows how much time you get for each section and the number of questions for each section:

Component

Time Allotted (minutes)

Number of Questions/Tasks

Reading and Writing

64 (two 32-minute modules)

54

Math

70 (two 35-minute modules)

44

Total

134

98

Most of the questions are multiple choice, though some of the math questions ask you to enter the answer rather than select it

Arrive on time on test day.

Be sure to check your admission ticket for your arrival time and the address of your test center. You can't be admitted once testing has started. If you're late or absent on test day, you'll need to register again, and the standard testing fees will apply.

What to Bring on SAT Test Day

There are only a few things you really need to bring on test day and a lot of things you'll be better off leaving at home. Prepare to bring the right things with this list:

  • Your fully charged testing device with the Bluebook™ application installed and exam setup completed (see detailed device requirements).
  • Your up-to-date admission ticket from the Bluebook app. Bringing a printed ticket is preferred, and you can access the ticket after completing exam setup (available starting 5 days before the test).
  • Acceptable photo ID.
  • Pencils or pens for scratch work.
  • Your College Board username and password.
  • An acceptable calculator for use on the Math section of the test (there will be an embedded graphing calculator available to use within Bluebook).
  • Epinephrine auto-injectors (like EpiPens) are permitted without the need for accommodation. They must be placed in a clear bag and stored under the student's desk during testing. For policies on other medications and medical devices, contact Services for Students with Disabilities.

Register for the SAT here.

Pearson VUE

Pearson VUE delivers high-stakes exams that enable professions to certify and license individuals who protect and advance their communities worldwide. Pearson VUE helps testing candidates with courseware, scenario-based labs, practice tests, and more. Additionally, Pearson VUE consistently develops leading testing technologies that drive progress through essential credentials in virtually every industry—ranging from dermatology to driving, real estate to risk management, and everything in between.

What to expect: click here.

Register with PearsonVUE here.

 The Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL)

TOCFL is a set of standardized language proficiency tests developed for non-native speakers of Chinese. CEFR organizes language proficiency in three bands and six levels. To meet the actual Chinese teaching situations overseas, however, the Steering Committee for the Test of Proficiency-Huayu (SC-TOP) developed a preliminary band: the Band Novice, which means the overall organization of four bands and eight levels. Four bands include: Band Novice, Band A, Band B, and Band C. Each band is further divided into two levels making a total of eight levels: Novice 1, Novice 2, and Level 1 to Level 6.

Anyone who wants to know their Chinese proficiency level, and anyone who wants to study, work, or do business in Chinese-speaking countries or contexts is welcome to register for the test. The table below sets out the indicative number of course hours spent learning Chinese, and the size of the vocabulary base of words (ci) learnt appropriate for each test level.

For more information visit here.

TOCFL test-takers will receive a certificate for each test that they register for and pass.

The TOCFL certificate can serve as evidence of Chinese proficiency for:

  • 　Applying for a Taiwan Scholarship.
  • 　International students applying for academic programs at colleges and universities in Taiwan.
  • 　Overseas Chinese Students applying for university admission in Taiwan through the University Entrance Committee for Overseas Chinese Students (UECOCS).
  • 　Employment applications which require proof of Chinese language proficiency.
  • 　Obtaining bonus points under the new appraisal system for Overseas Chinese and international students who want to remain in Taiwan to work.

ICBE Testing Procedures

Credit in certain courses offered at Alabama State University may be earned by Institutional Credit by Examination.  Based on previous training or experience, any student who has reason to believe he or she can pass an examination in one or more of these courses may be permitted to register for such examination with the approval of the Dean and the assigned instructor in the departmental areas.
 
A student must have completed six (6) semester hours of traditional credit at ASU and have successful completion of a course within the last 12 months to have non-traditional credit applied to their record.

  • A minimum score of 80 is required to receive credit for the exam.
  • A student attempting credit-by-examination will be awarded a grade of “P”; except in the case of failure, no grade will be recorded.
  • An exam score or credit earned is not included in the computation of the grade point average (GPA).

For specific information, contact the Testing Center at (334) 229-4385 or via email at testing@alasu.edu

 

LATE ARRIVAL RULES

If a student is unable to arrive on time, he/she must contact the Testing Center for rescheduling of time.