Learning Assistance Center

From North of San Antonio:
Take I.H. 35 South to the McAllister 281 North (Johnson City) exit. Stay on 281 North and take the Hildebrand exit. Take a right onto Hildebrand and at the first stoplight, take a left onto campus.

Take 35 South to Loop 410 West. Stay on 410 West and take the Airport exit (281 South Downtown). Stay on 281 South until you see the Hildebrand exit. Exit Hildebrand and take a left. At the second stoplight, take a left onto campus.

From South of San Antonio
Take Interstate 37 North; take the Hildebrand exit. Make a right turn onto Hildebrand and at the first stoplight, take a left onto campus

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Directions to the Learning Assistance Center (LAC)

The LAC is located in the Administration Building, Room 206. The Administration Building faces Broadway and has a fountain in front of it. Take the elevator, get off on the second floor, and proceed to your right. Turn left at the corner, and walk to the end of the hallway where we will be glad to assist you.

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Fees

The $15 administration fee payable to UIW and the $10 Assessment Testing fee are non-refundable and non-transferable.

UIW Assessment testing: 1st time: $10.00 PAYABLE BY cash or personal check
2nd time: no fee.
Computer Literacy: $45.00 to waive the requirement or 40% of tuition if taking it for credit.
DANTES: $15.00 UIW administration fee PAYABLE BY cash or personal check
$60.00 DANTES organization fee PAYABLE BY credit card or money order.
CLEP: $15.00 UIW administration fee PAYABLE BY cash or personal check
$55.00 CLEP organization fee PAYABLE BY credit card with expiration date.

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How to pay

UIW administration fee PAYABLE by phone with a credit card in order to secure the appointment. You can also come in person and pay in cash or with check. Remmeber, this payment must be made to secure the appointment.
DANTES, CLEP organization fee PAYABLE BY credit card or money order.
Computer Literacy PAYABLE BY cash or personal check.

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How many appointments can I make?

Tutoring
One tutoring appointment per subject per visit. Subsequent appointments may be made upon completion of each appointment.

Testing
Examinees may make as many testing appointments as are available.

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What if there are no appointments available?

Tutoring
Have your name put on the waiting list or call back in case of cancellations.

Testing
Call back in case of cancellations.

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Testimonial

Lola Strause

I studied for exams for credit in several different ways. I purchased Quick Study guides at the bookstore that proved to be very helpful. I also purchased the study guides and practice exams from the CLEP and DANTES websites. Also, the knowledge and skills that I have acquired through working helped me to pass the exams.

All of the exams have been challenging, but taking and passing these tests has saved me a tremendous amount of time and money.

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Suggestions

You can make use of the DANTES official test-preparation packets available in the LAC.
There are study guides available for specific DANTES subjects at the LAC or visit http://www.getcollegecredit.com/istudysmart.htm.
For CLEP study guides, go to the Official CLEP Web Site.
For Computer Competency Challenge Exams, we have study guides that may be useful to you.
For the UIW Assessment Tests:
English: review any book on vocabulary and reading comprehension
Math: Review any algebra textbook

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Scores

UIW Assessment and CLEP scores are available immediately after testing. You will be given a score report.
DANTES score results are mailed to you within 4-6 weeks.

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What to bring

CLEP:

TWO government-issued IDs,
Your military ID if you are eligible for military testing,
Only for UIW Students: a Request for Credit by Examination form duly signed by your advisor and the registrar’s office,
The Testing Fees Payment Form receipt for the $15 fee or, if you pay by credit card over the phone, the receipt number that the business office gives you,
A credit card with an expiration date for the $55 fee.

DANTES:

TWO government-issued IDs,
Only for UIW Students: a Request for Credit by Examination form duly signed by your advisor and the registrar’s office,
The Testing Fees Payment Form receipt for the $15 fee or, if you pay by credit card over the phone, the receipt number that the business office gives you,
A credit card with an expiration date or a $60 money order (written to the DSST).

ASSESSMENT TESTING:

A government-issued ID,
The Testing Fees Payment Form receipt for the $10 fee or, if you pay by credit card over the phone, the receipt number that the business office gives you,
A non-graphing calculator if you are taking the Math portion of the Assessment Test.

COMPUTER COMPETENCY EXAM:

A government-issued ID,
¢25 to purchase a floppy disk,
If you take the test to waive the requirement:

A Request for Credit by Examination form duly signed by your advisor and the registrar’s office,
The Testing Fees Payment Form receipt for the $45 fee or, if you pay by credit card over the phone, the receipt number that the business office gives you.

If you take the test to receive 3 hours of credit:

A Request for Credit by Examination and Application for Challenge Exam forms duly signed by your advisor and the registrar’s office,
The receipt from the Business Office of payment for 40% of 3 hours of tuition.

PROFESSOR’S EXAM:

A government-issued ID,
You must have an appointment.

For all other tests please follow the guidelines specified in the candidate bulletin and admission ticket for the examination.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tutoring:

Testing:

Directions to the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) San Antonio, Texas

Directions to the Learning Assistance Center (LAC)

Fees

How to pay

How many appointments can I make?

What if there are no appointments available?

Testimonial

Suggestions

Scores

What to bring

Directions to the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW)
San Antonio, Texas