Learning Assistance Center

Testing

Types of Tests

National tests for College Admission and Certifications

Credit by Examination: CLEP, DANTES, Computer Competency

UIW Placement Testing

HESI Test for Admission to Nursing School

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

 

 

College Level Examination Program
CLEP

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 that 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 are generally offered several times per 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 and have it signed by your advisor and approved by the Registrar. The appointment must be made and the UIW administration fee must be paid before presenting the form to 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. At the time of the testing appointment, bring two government-issued, photo IDs, payment receipt for UIW fee (or receipt number), 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 government-issued photo ID card that bears 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.

 

$65

 

 

 CLEP Fee

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

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

6. Scores appear immediately after the test is taken-except for tests with essay.

7. A score report will be printed for you.

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

9. We do not have study guides for CLEP tests. Look for information available about the exams at www.collegeboard.com/clep.

 

Defense Activities for Non-Traditional Education Support
DANTES

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 DANTES:

  1. DANTES exams are available by appointment only, and are offered several times every week, and one Saturday per month. Call 829-3876
  2. 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 appointment must be made and the UIW administration fee must be paid before presenting the form to 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. At the time of the testing appointment, bring a current government-issued, photo ID with signature, payment receipt for UIW fee (or receipt number), and Request for Credit by Examination (this form only if you are a UIW student).
  4. 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.

    $70

    		DANTES Fee Payable to DSST by credit card or money order at the time of the appointment.
    $20 DANTES Fee to expedite scores Optional - If you want to have your test hand scored.
    $25 LAC for FEDEX In cash if you want to have your test FEDEX to DANTES.
    $25 DANTES for FEDEX Payable to DSST by credit card or money order to have your scores FEDEX to you or the school of your choice. With this service normally it takes 5 business days to get the results.
  5. DANTES tests are paper-based and untimed; however, they are designed to be finished within 90 minutes. Examinees must keep in mind that our testing room is open for 3 hours in the morning and 3 hours in the afternoon on Testing days.
  6. Scores will be mailed approximately 3 to 6 weeks after the test is taken.
  7. 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)

 

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 is the only difference.
  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 by calling the LAC at (210) 829-3876. On the day of the test bring a current government-issued, photo ID, payment receipt (or receipt number), 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 You have the option to pay when you make the appointment or on the day of the appointment.
  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, make an appointment, and with the Application for Challenge Exam form pay 40% tuition (for ADCAP students, 40% of ADCAP tuition) in the Business Office prior to the test. 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 three components: one is paper-based (1hour), one is computer-based or hands on (3 hours), and one is a take-home.
  7. The Computer Competency Challenge Exam is scored by Dr. Angelina Kiser. 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 at the LAC.

 

UIW Placement Testing

Revised Course Placement Policy

For students entering UIW in the summer 2007 or later.

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
  • SAT Writing score at or above a 520
  • ACT Reading score at or above 22
  • 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
English 1311

Students not meeting any (1) of the above scores

Placement in
ALRH 0312

NOTE: Students who want to challenge their placemement into Math 0318 and ALRH 0312 may take the Assessment Test. In order to take the test, these students need to make an appointment at the LAC (see below). There will be no assessment testing on the days of Orientation.

Procedures for taking an Assessment Test:

  1. For the testing appointment please call: 1-800-749-WORD or (210) 829-3876.
  2. When to Test:
    Make an appointment at your earliest convenience, but it is a good idea to get it done sooner rather than later. If you do not score as well as you would like, you may have a second opportunity to retake a portion or portions of the exam two weeks after the initial test to give you time to review and prior to enrolling in class.
  3. What to Bring:
    Current, governement issued photo ID;
    - A non-graphic calculator; 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, 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.
  5. How to prepare:
    For the Math Portion: Review a high school algebra or SAT preparatory book.
    For the English Portion: Review a vocabulary and writing workbook or 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: 210-829-3870/76

 

ADA Accommodations Testing

The Learning Assistance Center works with the Office of Student Disability Services to accommodate examinees for all tests. For more information visit http://www.uiw.edu/sds/

In order to receive testing accommodations you must contact

Dr. Rhonda Rapp, Director of Student Disability Services

You may also call (210) 829-3938 or (210) 805-5813

 

Testing Hours

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Call (210) 829-3870/6.

The testing room closes at 4:45 PM.

Monday - Thursday - 8:30 AM & 1:30 PM

Friday - 8:30 AM

*Changes may be made to the schedule without notice.

If these hours do not work for you, please contact us.

SATURDAY TESTING

Once a month, we administer tests on Saturday. For more information, please call the LAC at 829-3876.

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 need to show current government-issued, photo ID(s) (drivers license, passport, Texas ID, or military ID).
  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.