Frequently Asked Questions
2. How do I get there?
Directions to the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW)
San Antonio, Texas
Directions to the Learning Assistance Center (LAC)
3. How much does it cost?
Tutoring in the LAC is always provided at no cost to you.
Testing
5. How many appointments can I make?
Tutoring
Testing
6. What if there are no appointments left?
Tutoring
Testing
7. How can I prepare?
Testimonial
Suggestions
9. What do I need to bring to my testing appointment?
Tutoring:
See the "Calendars and Schedules" tab for times for specific subjects
Testing:
For testing times click on the "Calendars and Schedules" tab.
Directions to the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW)
San Antonio, Texas
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.
OR
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
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.
Fees
The $15 administration fee payable to UIW and the $10 Assessment Testing fee are non-refundable and non-transferable.
UIW Assessment testing: $10.00 PAYABLE BY cash, personal check, or credit card.
Computer Literacy: $45.00 to waive the requirement or 40% of tuition if taking it for credit.
DSST (DANTES): $15.00 UIW administration fee PAYABLE BY cash, personal check, or credit card.
$80.00 DSST (DANTES) organization fee PAYABLE BY credit card with expiration date.
CLEP: $15.00 UIW administration fee PAYABLE BY cash, personal check, or credit card.
$72.00 CLEP organization fee PAYABLE BY credit card with expiration date, personal check or money order made out to the College Board.
How to pay
The UIW administration fee is PAYABLE over the phone with a credit card in order to secure the appointment. You can also come in person and pay in cash or with a check. Remember, this payment must be made to secure the appointment. If we do not receive a record of your receipt number within 48 hours after the appointment is made, the appointment will be automatically cancelled.
The DSST (DANTES) organization fee is PAYABLE BY credit card only.
The CLEP organization fee is PAYABLE BY personal check or money order made out to the College Board, or credit card with expiration date.
The Computer Competency exam fee is PAYABLE BY cash, personal check, or credit card.
How many appointments can I make?
Tutoring
Beginning Fall 2009 we have a drop-in
system. First-come, first served.
Testing
Examinees may make as many testing appointments as are available.
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.
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.
Suggestions
- You can make use of the DSST (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
- For CLEP study guides, go to the Official CLEP Web Site.
- For Computer Competency Challenge Exams, study guides are available free of charge in the Learning Assistance Center.
- For the UIW Placement Challenge Tests:
English: review any book on vocabulary and reading comprehension
Math: review any algebra textbook
Scores
- CLEP and DSST scores are available immediately after testing. You will be given a score report.
- Computer Competency scores will be sent to you directly by the instructor, Ms. Annabelle Kveton.
- UIW Placement Challenge: the math challenge exams are graded by professors at UIW and the results will be mailed to you as soon as we receive them.
What to bring
CLEP:
- A current government-issued photo ID with signature, and a secondary ID with the examinee's name and either photo or signature,
- Your military ID if you are eligible for military testing,
- Only for UIW Students: a Request for Credit by Examination form signed by your advisor and the Registrar’s Office,
- (The receipt number for the $15 administration fee must be given to the LAC within 48 hours after the appointment is made),
- A credit card, personal check or money order (made to CLEP) with an expiration date for the $72 exam fee.
DSST (DANTES):
- A current government-issued photo ID with signature,
- Your military ID if you are eligible for military testing,
- Only for UIW Students: a Request for Credit by Examination form signed by your advisor and the Registrar’s Office,
- (The receipt number for the $15 administration fee must be given to the LAC within 48 hours after the appointment is made),
- A credit card with an expiration date for the $80 exam fee.
PLACEMENT CHALLENGE TESTING:
- A current government-issued photo ID with signature,
- (The receipt number for the $10 administration fee must be given to the LAC within 48 hours after the appointment is made),
- A non-graphing calculator. You can use a scientific calculator as long as it is non-graphing.
COMPUTER COMPETENCY EXAM:
- A current government-issued photo ID,
- If you take the test to waive the requirement:
- A Request for Credit by Examination form signed by your advisor and the Registrar’s Office,
- (The receipt number for the $15 administration fee must be given to the LAC within 48 hours after the appointment is made),
- A receipt or receipt number for the $30 exam fee (paid in the Business Office).
- If you take the test to receive 3 hours of credit:
- A Request for Credit by Examination signed by your advisor and the Registrar’s Office and an Application for Challenge Exam form with the appropriate signatures.
- (The receipt number for the $15 administration fee must be given to the LAC within 48 hours after the appointment is made),
- The receipt from the Business Office of payment for 40% of 3 hours of tuition.
PROFESSOR’S EXAM:
- A current government-issued photo ID with signature,
- All materials that your professor has indicated that you are allowed to use during the exam,
- You must have an appointment.
For all other tests please follow the guidelines specified in the candidate bulletin and admission ticket for the examination.
