Testing and Assessment Center
Our Mission
It is the mission of the OSU-OKC Testing and Assessment Center to provide high quality testing and instructional assessment services which adheres to the National College Testing Association’s Professional Standards and Guidelines and to governmental regulations that promote responsible fiscal, legal, ethical and equitable practices within an environment of continuous quality improvement, of business innovation, and in technological advancement. The services provided for the student, faculty, staff, campus, community and business partners will be consistently rendered with an attitude of service that demonstrates value in human relationships, in personal excellence, in human dignity, in accessibility, and in commitment to lifelong learning.
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High-quality testing and instructional assessment services
We are a National Certified Testing Center with the National College Testing Association. We adhere to professional standards and guidelines and to governmental regulations that promote responsible fiscal, legal, ethical, and equitable practices within an environment of continuous quality improvement, of business innovation, and in technological advancement.
Pay for an Exam
Online with credit card or with cash, check or money order on campus. NOTE: OSU-OKC Course Exams, Placement Exam are no charge.
Important Information About Testing Appointments
Learn more about our policies for payment, make-ups and no-shows.
Testing RequirementsBefore you take your exam make sure that you:
Bring with you:
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Photo ID: A physical valid government issued photo ID or OSU student jphoto ID is required for all testing and is test dependent
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Your user name and password (for computer-based exams).
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Know the exam you need to take and for whom you are taking the exam (the professor or testing company)
The testing center lobby is a secure testing area for Testers, Exam Check-in/out, Exam Information, and Scheduling. No Studying, Electronic use or Waiting in the testing center.
*personal items not allowed in the exam room may be stored in a locker on-site.
Tests Administered
- ACT
National ACT
This is a college assessment for mathematics, English, reading, and science. National ACT scores are applicable at all colleges and universities. Participants must register at least a month in advance to pay the lower fee.
ACT TEST DATES AND REGISTRATION
ACT On-Campus Exam
This test covers the same four subject areas as the ACT National exam, but scores will only be accepted at Oklahoma State University campuses. OSU-OKC only administers ACT On Campus exams to students admitted to OSU-OKC. Tests are administered by appointment only and need to be scheduled 4 weeks in advance. You can schedule an appointment by calling the Testing Center at 405-945-8648.
Cost: $95* Advance payment Required. OSU-OKC Testing Center Rescheduling Policy applies.
Retakes: Once every 60 days. (Exception: high school students may only take the exam one time from November 1 to October 21)
- ALEKS - OSU–Stillwater Math Placement Exam
The ALEKS is the Oklahoma State University – Stillwater Math Placement exam. Students, who have applied to OSU – Stillwater will receive an ALEKS account to take their math placement and can come to OSU-OKC Testing Center to have their ALEKS proctored and certified.
- Students need to be able to log into their OKEY account.
- Exams are delivered by appointment only.
Cost: $20 proctoring fee
ALEKS Math Placement Information
*NOTICE: You may not take the exam more than once in a 24 hour period (this includes practice exams). Therefore, practice exams taken within 24 hours of a scheduled proctored exam will make you INELIGIBLE to begin the exam.
- ATI TEAS Test – Test of Essential Academic Skills
TEAS is the pre-admission exam for all applicants of the OSU-OKC Diagnostic Imaging Degree programs.
Testing Information:
Application Deadline: May 31st
Total Test Time: 3 hours and 29 minutes
- Testing takes place in January - February & April - May
- Applicants may take the TEAS up to 2 times, in an application period, with a 90-day study period between attempts.
- Register and pay for your testing appointment online. (Test dates are listed approx. 1 month before testing)
- Seating is limited, so reserve your seat early.
- If you already have a TEAS Testing account, please make sure your account information matches your ID. To update your account log into https://atitesting.com/ If you don’t have an account, we will help you create one when you come into test.
Registration:
An appointment and payment are required to take the ATI TEAS exam. The fee for the exam is non-refundable and is payable online.
The TEAS is administered in late January – February and late April – May.
For More Information:
- ATI TEAS Exam Information
- Scheduling Information: (405) 945-8648
- CLEP - College-Level Examination Program
CLEP is a national test used to obtain college credit for the equivalent course. A list of tests can be found by clicking on the link below. CLEP tests must be scheduled with the Test Center by calling 405-945-8648 or through email, okc.testing@okstate.edu.
Cost: $95 paid on the CLEP website and $20 Administration fee paid to the OSU OKC Business Office.
Time: 90 minutes for all tests except the College Composition test which is 120 minutes.
- GED - General Educational Development
The new GED program was launched on January 2, 2014; the GED test was overhauled to better prepare adults without a high school diploma for higher education and the workforce. The comprehensive, start-to-finish 2014 program uses technology to help students prepare for, pass, and progress beyond the GED test to find better jobs with better wages. The 2014 GED test is the only high school equivalency program fully aligned to state college and career readiness standards. The 2014 GED test series has four test modules.
Some of the new features exam candidates can use on the GED new website include:
- A one-stop resource for registration, preparation, and more.
- Tools to develop personalized study plans and find study materials or in-person classes.
- A skills assessment to help test-takers match skills with possible careers, and focus on career plans to get to better jobs with better wages.
- Access to information and resources to help test-takers apply for college or training programs and fill out financial aid forms.
- An official practice test that shows test-takers their strengths and where they need to improve, including specific pages to study in their training materials at home and online.
- OSU-OKC Placement Exam
Prospective students may need to take a placement exam for placement purposes at OSU-OKC. We currently use the ACCUPLACER™ which is a comprehensive, computerized test system that determines appropriate placement in reading, writing and math courses.
There are 3 sections of the OSU-OKC Placement Exam:
- Reading
- Writing
- Math – two sections
See your advisor for the sections you need to complete
Cost: Free for OSU-OKC students needing placement into OSU-OKC classes.
Time Allowed: Not timed but
- Reading or Writing: 45 min to complete one section – 1½ hours to complete both
- Math: 1 ½ hours to complete both sections.
How to take the OSU-OKC Placement Exam
- Talk with your advisor to determine which sections of the placement test you need to take.
- Make an appointment to take your OSU-OKC Placement Exam
SCHEDULE AN EXAM
Three ways to take the ACCUPLACER:
ONE: At the OSU-OKC Testing Center
- Quickest way to have your scores entered into your student account and register for classes
TWO: At an ACCUPLACER approved Testing Center near you
- The next quickest way to have your scores entered into your student account and register for classes. Usually within 24 hours of completion of your exam.
- If you choose this option, when registering, we will call you to arrange with you for a voucher to be sent to an approved ACCUPLACER testing center near you.
- Any fees associated with testing at an approved ACCUPLACER testing center are the student’s responsibility
- You will need to email the testing center once you have completed the exam at okc.testing@okstate.edu to have your scores added to your account.
THREE: Online with Meazure Learning/ProctorU
- This method will take 5-7 business days from the day you take your exam for your scores to be entered into your student account.
- Read the requirements for taking the ACCUPLACE online
- Watch a video about the Record+ Experience: https://meazurelearning.wistia.com/medias/so9lnj36bu
- If you choose this option, when registering, you will receive an email from ACCUPLACER noreply@accuplacer.org with instructions on how to take your exam
- If you don’t have an email from ACCUPLACER within 2 business days from the time you notify the testing center of your appointment, please email okc.testing@okstate.edu or call 405-945-8648
- Once you have completed your exam, scores will be available 5 – 7 business days.
EACH ACCUPLACER subject can be taken 3 times PER ENROLLMENT PERIOD.
Enrollment periods are as follows:
- June 1st – July 31st
- August 1st – December 31st
- January 1st – May 31st
If a student has already tested in 1 subject 3 times, they will need to wait until the next enrollment period begins to test again in that subject.
Requirements for taking the ACCUPLACER online with Meazure Learning/ProctorU
If you are requesting to take your OSU-OKC Placement Exam online with Meazure Learning/ProctorU, you should receive an email in 1-2 business days from the day you request your appointment from:
- ACCUPLACER NoReply@accuplacer.info with information to complete your exam online with Meazure Learning/ProctorU.
IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE TESTING
If you request to take your exam online/remote, it means you and your environment will be recorded and reviewed. You will need to complete thorough room scans, remain completely in front of the webcam from the shoulders up, and stay in one room by yourself for the entirety of the exam (This is not a complete list of requirements).
Checklists have been included in the exam (and below) to assist with completing all necessary tasks.
Once the test session is completed, the video is reviewed for irregularities. It is then reviewed again for validity of the scores. This process will take 5 – 7 business days, and you will be notified by email when it is completed.
If there is anything that is asked of you that you do not want to complete, do NOT proceed with testing and contact the Testing Center. There are other options for you to complete the OSU-OKC Placement tests.
We are using Meazure Learning RECORD+ to administer your exam. At this time, there is no cost for the student to take this exam and it can be taken as soon as you create your account. Just click the “ON DEMAND” button.
Here are some links for more information:
- Watch a video showing your online check in
- Exam instructions for downloading the Guardian Browser and completing the exam
- More information (We are using RECORD+)
- Myth Busters: 4 Ways We Don’t Invade Our Test Takers Privacy
- Meazure Learning Privacy Policy
- Meazure Learning Terms of Service
Requirements for taking your exam online: (failure to comply with these requirements may result in your scores being invalidated.)
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Upload my ID that has my current picture and information, and it is not expired.
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Remove watches, sunglasses, headphones, and non-religious head coverings
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Test alone in a well-lit room and will remain in the room alone throughout the entirety of the exam.
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My full head and upper shoulders are in view of the webcam. My webcam and microphone will need to remain on.
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I cannot obstruct my identity in any way whether electronically, sitting in front of a bright light, or with sunglasses, hats, scarves, etc.
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Cleared my desk and surrounding area.
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All electronics, i.e. earbuds, cell phones, dual computer monitors, TV's, radios, etc., are turned off or stored outside of the room. I understand I can only have one monitor while testing.
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Scan the room 360 degrees, the desktop, under the desk
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At the end of the exam, I will scan the room 360 degrees, again, including the desktop, under the desk again.
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Math exam: show both sides of the scratch paper.
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I understand that I will need to show both sides of the scratch paper at the end of the exam and tear it up in front of the camera before exiting the exam.
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Calculators of any kind are NOT allowed. I do NOT have any type of calculator. There is a calculator icon in the upper right-hand corner of the ACCUPLACER screen. If it is there, it is allowed for that question. If it is not there, it is not, and I can use the scratch paper.
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I will not talk or read the exam aloud
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Adequate equipment and internet are required to complete this exam.
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I understand my scores are unofficial until my test session is reviewed by a proctor. This may take up to 7 business days. I understand I will be notified by email once my test session has been reviewed.
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Will comply with ACCUPLACER, Meazure Learning/ProctorU, and OSU-OKC’s testing policies
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I understand there are other options for taking the placement exams, if I am unable to complete the tasks being asked of me.
Minimum Computer Requirements:
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Operating System Windows 10 or later
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Mac OS 11.0 or later
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All recent compatible versions of ChromeOS (Extension workflow only)
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Browser (extension workflow only) Chrome
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Firefox
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Connectivity 1 Mbps (1024 Kbps) Upload & Download
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(mobile hotspots and tethering are discouraged)
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Webcam 640x480 resolution
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Microphone All microphones other than those built into headphones are permitted.
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Speakers Built-in or external speakers are required.
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RAM 4GB
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CPU We recommend 2 cores at 2.4ghz
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Monitor Resolution 1366x768
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Ports UDP/TCP 80
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UDP/TCP 443
For more information contact the testing center okc.testing@okstate.edu or 405.945.8648
- Paramedic Entrance Exam
The Paramedic Entrance Exam is an exam administered by the School of Paramedicine. The Paramedic Program utilizes a selective application process.
Students must apply and be accepted to OSU-OKC, before taking the Paramedic Entrance Exam.
The Paramedic Entrance Exam includes the following exams:
- EMT-P Math assessment
- Learning style assessment
- Paramedic entry assessment (EMT entry-level)
- Professional characteristic assessment
- Reading level assessment
- Student motivation assessment
- Test anxiety assessment
Appointment & payment required for testing:
Proctoring fee: $35
Time allotted: Not timed, but takes about 4 hours to complete
Testing Cycle:
- January 1st – June 30th
- July 1st – December 31st
Retakes: Up to 3 times in a testing cycle with 2 weeks between each attempt
For more information:
Testing Questions: okc.testing@okstate.edu 405.945.8648
- Proctor Service
Fee-based proctor service is available to examinees attending other universities. A proctor agreement form is required; examinees must provide postage if test results are to be returned by mail. Proctored tests must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance; please call 405-945-8648 to schedule your exam. We recommend you call ahead to verify your exam has been received.
Cost: $20 per test for exams scheduled to last up to 2 hours. Additional time must be approved by the Director.
Proctor service may be arranged for organizations requiring testing. Call 405-945-8648 or email okc.testing@okstate.edu for additional information and pricing.
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Traditional Nurse Pre-admission Exam
The OSU-OKC Traditional Nurse Science Degree program uses the Next Generation ACCUPLACER Exam (Reading, Writing and Math – Quantitative Reasoning) for the Traditional Nurse Pre-admission Exam.
There are 3 sections:
- Reading
- Writing
- Math – Quantitative Reasoning
Appointment required:
To schedule your exam, click the “Schedule an Exam” button below.
This exam is NOT offered online.If you need to take the exam near you, contact the testing center at okc.testing@okstate.edu or 405.944.8648
Payment:
To pay for your exam, (3 ways to pay)- Follow the link on the appointment confirmation screen
- Payment link in your appointment confirmation email, or
- “Pay for exam” below.
Cost (based on number of sections in the appointment):- $7.50 for one (1) section
- $15.00 for two (2) sections
- $22.50 for all sections
If you need assistance with scheduling your exam, contact the Testing and Assessment Center at (405) 945-8648 or by email okc.testing@okstate.edu.
Test time: Not timed, but each section takes about 45 minutes to an hour to complete.- One (1) section: 45 minutes – 1 hour
- Two (2) sections: 1 ½ – 2 hours
- Three (3) sections: 2 – 3 hours
Retakes* **:
- Three (3) times per testing cycle
- Two (2) weeks in between attempts
- Not to exceed six (6) times a year.
*Note: Frequently repeated testing is discouraged as it is not a good indication of your readiness. For the results to be meaningful to you and for admissions purposes, we limit testing to three times per application period and six times per year. We are requiring a two-week waiting period for retesting to allow for additional preparation time for the exam.
Testing Cycle:- Fall semester start: September 2nd – April 1st
- Spring semester start: April 2nd – September 1st
Study materials- First attempt: are available at Big Blue A. Click the "A" for the Next-Generation ACCUPLACER study helps.
- Already taken the ACCUPLACER? You can access study materials from your score report or inside your ACCUPLACER account.
Nursing Application Deadline: For more information about program and application deadlines contact a Health Science Advisor or visit Nursing website.
- Advanced Placement (AP) Exams Information
OSU-Oklahoma City grants credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the College Board’s Advanced Placement Program (AP) as indicated below.
High school students may take Advanced Placement examinations for college level credit while still in high School. Students should contact their high school counselor to obtain assistance with testing arrangements. Scores of 3 or higher are acceptable for credit. Scores of one and two (1 and 2) are not acceptable for credit.
For questions concerning the Advanced Placement program, contact:
AP Services
(888) 225-5427
apstudents@info.collegeboard.orgFor additional information, contact:
OSU-Oklahoma City Office of the Registrar
900 North Portland, Oklahoma City, OK 73107
Phone: (405) 945-3291
Email okc.records@okstate.eduExaminations accepted at OSU-OKC are listed below.
AP Examination Minimum Score OSU-OKC Equivalent course Semester Hours Biology 3 BIOL 1303 & 1311 4 Calculus AB 3 MATH 2145 5 Calculus BC 3 MATH 2145 5 Chemistry 3 CHEM 1315 5 4 CHEM 1315 & 1515 10 Computer Science A 3 CIS 2323 3 English Language & Composition 3 ENGL 1113 3 English Language & Composition 4 ENGL 1113 & 1213 6 English Literature & Composition 3 ENGL 1113 3 English Literature & Composition 4 ENGL 1113 & 1213 6 Government & Politics: U.S. 3 POLS 1113 3 History: U.S. 3 HIST 1483 OR 1493 3 4 HIST 1483 & 1494 6 Macroeconomics 3 ECON 2013 3 Microeconomics 3 ECON 2023 3 Physics 1 3 PHYS 1114 4 Physics 2 3 PHYS 1214 4 Physics C: Mechanics 3 PHYS 2014 4 Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism 3 PHYS 2114 4 Psychology 3 PSYC 1113 3 Spanish 3 SPAN 1113 & 1223 6 4 SPAN 1113, 1223 & 2113 9 Statistics 3 STAT 2013 3 - Extrainstitutional Credit