Learning Assistance Center

Testing

Testing Hours

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Call (210) 829-3876

For the testing schedule click the Calendars and Schedules tab.

 

 

Types of Tests

National tests for College Admission and Certifications

Credit by Examination: CLEP, DSST (formerly DANTES), Computer Competency

UIW Placement Testing

Exams administered by the LAC at UIW for National Testing Companies:

 

College Level Examination Program
CLEP

Cost of CLEP is $72

Procedures and list of tests

The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) provides two types of examinations--General Examinations and Subject Examinations, available in a variety of disciplines. Standards for satisfactory credit are set by the University faculty in each discipline area and may be higher than the ACE recommendations. CLEP tests are under constant evaluation and scores are subject to change according to the evaluation period.

Procedures for taking a CLEP:

1. CLEP exams are available by appointment only, and generally are offered several times within the week and on Sundays. For the testing schedule click on the Calendars and Schedules tab.

2. If you are a UIW student, pick up a Request for Credit by Examination form in the Registrar’s Office and have it signed by your advisor and approved by the Registrar. The test MUST be taken within a month of the scheduled date that appears on the form, or new approval must be obtained. The form must be presented to LAC staff at the time of the appointment. If you are not a UIW student, this step is not required.

3. Call (210) 829-3876 or stop by AD 206 to make an appointment. [UIW students make the appointment after their form(s) have been approved by the Registrar to take the test(s)].

To secure your appointment, you will need to pay a non-refundable, non-transferable $15 administrative fee with UIW's Business Office at (210) 829-6043.

If we do not have a record of your receipt number within 48 hours after the appointment is made, the appointment will automatically be cancelled.

3. On the date of the test , bring two valid IDs (see "CLEP ID POLICY" for specifics), payment for exam fee (see below), and the yellow copy of the Request for Credit by Examination properly processed (this form only if you are a UIW student).

CLEP ID POLICY:

The primary form of identification must be a current government-issued photo ID card with the student’s signature. The secondary form of identification must have a photo and/or signature. All funded military candidates must present a current military ID and a second form of government-issued photo ID.

Acceptable forms of primary identification include:

Acceptable forms of secondary identification include:

4. FEES:

Amount Fees Description

 

$15

UIW Administrative Fee to secure the appointment

Non-refundable; non-transferable.

Payable by cash, personal check or credit card when the appointment is made.

 

$72

 

 

 

CLEP Fee

 

Payable to The College Board by credit card, money order or personal check at the time of the appointment.

5. CLEP tests are computer-based and 90 minutes in length.

6. Scores will be printed immediately after the test is taken - except for tests with essay.

7. If the examinee is more than 15 minutes late, the appointment must be rescheduled so as not to interfere with later testing appointments.

8. Scores are received at the institution approximately 2 weeks after the test is taken.

9. For study guides go to www.collegeboard.com/clep.

 

DSST: DANTES Subject Standardized Tests
DSST IBT

$80

The only DSST on paper is the Principles of Public Speaking

These are an extensive series of examinations in university subjects that are comparable to the final or end-of-course examination in particular undergraduate courses.

Procedures for taking a DSST:

  1. DSST exams are available by appointment only, and are generally offered several times every week, and one Saturday per month.
  2. If you are a UIW student, pick up a Request for Credit by Examination form in the Registrar’s Office. Have it signed by your advisor and approved by the Registrar. The test MUST be taken within a month of the scheduled date that appears on the form, or new approval must be obtained. The form must be presented to LAC staff at the time of the appointment. If you are not a UIW student, this step is not required.
  3. Call (210) 829-3876 or stop by AD 206 to make an appointment. [UIW students make the appointment after their form(s) have been approved by the Registrar to take the test(s)].
  4. To secure your appointment, you will need to pay a non-refundable, non-transferable $15 administrative fee with UIW's Business Office at (210) 829-6043. If we do not have a record of your receipt number within 48 hours after the appointment is made, the appointment will automatically be cancelled.
  5. Before coming to take the test, find out the DSST code for the institution that will be receiving the scores--it will help to expedite the process.
  6. At the time of the testing appointment, bring one current government-issued, photo ID with signature, credit card to pay for the test, and copy of the approved Request for Credit by Examination (this form only if you are a UIW student).
  7. FEES:
    Amount Fees & Other Optional Costs Description
    $15

    UIW Administrative Fee to secure the appointment

    Non-refundable; non-transferable.

    Payable by cash, personal check or credit card when the appointment is made.

    $80

     

    		 DANTES Fee Payable to DSST by credit card only.
  8. DSST tests are administered online and have a time limit of 2 hours.
  9. Scores are received at the institution approximately 7 to 10 days after the test is taken.
  10. For study guides go to www.getcollegecredit.com. Once there, click on Colleges and Universities and on the right hand side click on Fact Sheets and scroll until you find the study guide that you need.

 

Computer Competency Challenge (Only for UIW students)

TEST BASED ON MICROSOFT 2007 - 4 HOURS - 2 APPOINTMENTS

Procedures for Taking a Computer Competency Challenge Exam:

  1. Computer Competency Challenge Exams are available by appointment only and are offered several times every week, and one Saturday per month.
  2. The Computer Competency Challenge Exam may be taken to obtain credit (3 hours) or simply to waive the course requirement (without receiving credit hours). The test is the same; the payment and process are different.
  3. Pick up a Request for Credit by Examination form in the Registrar’s Office. Have it signed by your advisor and approved by the Registrar. The test MUST be taken within a month of the date on the form, or new approval must be obtained. The form must be presented to LAC staff at the time of the appointment.
  4. TO WAIVE the course requirement: Make an appointment after you have been approved to take the test, by calling the LAC at (210) 829-3876. To secure your appointment, you will need to pay a non-refundable, non-transferable $15 administrative fee with UIW's Business Office at (210) 829-6043. If we do not have a record of your receipt number within 48 hours after the appointment is made, the appointment will automatically be cancelled. On the day of the test bring a current government-issued, photo ID, and the yellow copy of the Request for Credit by Examination form properly processed (even though no credit will be earned).

    FEES:
    Amount Fees Description
    $15

    UIW Administrative Fee to secure the appointment

    Non-refundable; non-transferable.

    Payable by cash, personal check or credit card when the appointment is made.

    $30

     

    HEB School of Business

    (TO WAIVE)

    		You have the option to pay when you make the appointment or on the day of the appointment.
    40% tuition for 3 hrs

    UIW

    (FOR CREDIT)

    		You must pay this fee and process the Application to Challenge form before the date of the test
  5. TO RECEIVE CREDIT: Fill out an Application for Challenge Exam (found in the Registrar’s Office) prior to the test, fill out the Request for Credit by Examination form and get the relevant signatures. Call (210) 829-3876 to make an appointment, and secure your spot by paying a non-refundable, non-transferable $15 administrative fee with UIW's Business Office at (210) 829-6043. If we do not have a record of your receipt number within 48 hours after the appointment is made, the appointment will automatically be cancelled. Prior to the test, take the Application for Challenge Exam form to the Business Office to pay 40% tuition for 3 credit hours (for ADCAP students, 40% of ADCAP tuition). Bring a current government-issued photo ID, the Request for Credit by Examination form, a receipt issued by the Business Office upon payment, and the yellow copy of the Application for Challenge Exam form at the time of the test.
  6. The test has two components: one is paper-based (1 hour), the other is computer-based or hands on (3 hours). To ensure that you will have sufficient time to complete parts I and II, you will need to set up two separate appointments.
  7. The Computer Competency Challenge Exam is scored by Professor Annabelle Kveton. Contact her with questions regarding scores.
  8. If the examinee is more than 15 minutes late, the appointment must be rescheduled so as not to interfere with later testing appointments.
  9. A study guide is available free of charge here:
  10. Computer Literacy Test Study Guide

 

UIW Placement Testing

Course Placement Policy

 

MATH PLACEMENT

College Level Math Readiness Scores:

  • SAT Math score at or above 520
  • ACT Math score at or above 22
  • TAKS Math score (if taken) at or above 2202
  • ACCUPLACER Math score (if taken) at or above 63

Students who meet any (1) of the above scores

 

Placement in
MATH 1304
(or appropriate math for individual major)

Students not meeting any (1) of the above scores

Placement in

MATH 0318

ENGLISH PLACEMENT

College Level English Readiness Scores:

  • SAT Critical Reading score at or above 520 AND SAT Writing score at or above a 520
    ACT Reading score at or above 22 AND ACT Writing score at or above 22
    TAKS English score (if taken) at or above a 2200 AND writing subscore at least a 3 (indicated by a + on TAKS transcript sticker)
    ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension score (if taken) at or above a 78
    ACCUPLACER Written Essay (if taken) at or above a 6
Students who meet any (1) of the above scores Placement in
ENGL 1311
Students not meeting any (1) of the above scores Placement in
ENGL 1311L

NOTE: All incoming students who have not yet satisfied the core requirements for English composition will be placed into ENGL 1311 or ENGL 1311L, based on the above indicators of readiness for college-level writing. Either course will satisfy the core requirement for ENGL 1311; 1311L simply provides additional support mechanisms designed to help novice writers improve their skills.

NOTE: Students who want to challenge their placement into Math 0318 may take the placement challenge test. In order to take the test, these students need to make an appointment at the LAC (see below). There will be no placement challenge testing on the days of Orientation.

Procedures for Taking a Math Placement Challenge Test:

  1. For the testing appointment please call: 1-800-749-WORD x 3876 or (210) 829-3876.
  2. When to Test:
    We have set dates for the placement challenge test. To determine which one will work best for you, contact the LAC or consult the calendar provided under the "schedules" tab of the LAC home page. Please be aware that the tests are graded by professors at the University, and you will not receive your scores right away. Plan the date of your test accordingly, so that you will still have plenty of time to register for classes.
  3. What to Bring:
    Current, government issued photo ID;
    - A non-graphic calculator; scientific is acceptable; cell phones with calculators will not be allowed;
    - Dress in layers to ensure that you are comfortable no matter what the temperature is in the testing room;
    - Earplugs- if you find them helpful; headphones, however, will not be allowed.
  4. How to pay:
    A non-refundable, non-transferable, one time payment of $10.00 should be made at the time you request an appointment. You may pay by credit card over the phone, or you may visit the Business Office to pay in person. If we do not have a record of your receipt number within 48 hours after the appointment is made, the appointment will automatically be cancelled.
  5. How to prepare for the math placement challenge:
    Review an SAT preparatory book.
  6. Location:
    Learning Assistance Center: Tutoring and Testing
    Administration Building, Suite 206
    UIW Main Campus
    4301 Broadway
    San Antonio, TX 78209
    Phone: 210-829-3876

 

ADA Accommodated Testing

The Learning Assistance Center works with the Office of Student Disability Services to provide accommodated testing to eligible examinees. For more information visit http://www.uiw.edu/sds/

In order to determine eligibility for testing accommodations you must contact:

Moises Torrescano, Director of Advising at moisest@uiwtx.edu

You may also call (210) 829-3928 or (210) 805-5895

 

Once you have received your letter of accommodation, be sure to submit it to your professor for his/her signature at least two weeks prior to your test. To make an appointment to take an accommodated test, contact:

Amanda Johnston, LAC Assistant Director, at ajohnsto@uiwtx.edu

You may also call (210) 805-5856

*Appointments for accommodated testing must be made at least one week in advance.

 

 

 

How to Make an Appointment

Please feel free to call any time. Our staff will be happy to assist you with appointments and any questions you may have. Make sure you have the name of the staff member who assists you in case you need to call for further inquiries or to provide information.
Call (210) 829-3876.

 

Testing Policies

  1. Appointments need to be made in advance by phone or in person.
  2. Information about testing fees and policies specific to each type of test can be found under the sections addressing each test.
  3. In order to take a test at the LAC, you must present proper identification (see individual test information for specifics).
  4. Food and drink are not allowed in the testing room.
  5. Cellular phones and other personal items are not allowed in the testing room.
  6. Visitors, friends, and/or family members are not allowed to enter the testing room.
    We make every effort to maintain the security of the LAC testing environment.
  7. Only one person at a time may go to the restroom.
  8. Examinees may NOT use testing materials other than those indicated in the test instructions.