The OSU-Oklahoma City Testing Center administers a wide variety of tests.
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Student Center, First Floor, Room 104
(405) 945-8648
testing@osuokc.edu
- The last time to begin a test varies and is subject to staff discretion. Please
contact the office before arriving.
- All tests must be finished ten minutes before closing time.
- Please note prices are subject to change. Check when you schedule an examination.
Tests Administered:
Faculty Make-up Examinations
Should a student miss an exam in the classroom, the instructor may make the test available in the Testing and Assessment Center. Students must know the name of the instructor for whom the test is being given and present a photo identification.
COMPASS™
Prospective students take COMPASS™ for placement purposes at OSU-OKC. COMPASS™ is a comprehensive, computerized test system that determines appropriate placement in reading, writing and math courses. Students can take this test up to three times per semester. Individuals who have not graduated from high school, or do not have a GED, must pass all parts of the COMPASS™ at one testing session to qualify for financial aid. Prospective students must inform the testing staff that they are taking Ability to Benefit (ATB)* tests. You may only use the calculator provided on the computer on the COMPASS™ math exam.
*ATB COMPASS™ requires appointment and is given only on Thursdays and Fridays.
Cost: $12 charge if testing for another institution. Free first time for OSU-OKC applicants. Retakes, $4 per test.
Time: No time limit.
Sample Practice
COMPASS™ Tests
These samples illustrate the types of questions students
will encounter in the COMPASS™ placement measures.
ACT (National)
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. For registration: http://www.actstudent.org
Dates: September 10 & December 10, 2011; February 11, April 14 & June 9, 2012
Practice Tests
ACT, SAT, PSAT, GED, CLEP
For ACT practice tests, as well as other practice tests, click the above link. Create your personal portfolio by clicking on "My Portfolio" then fill in the required information and create your personal user name and password. Once you've created your portfolio, the practice tests will be available.
ACT (Residual)
This test covers the same four subject areas as the ACT National exam, but scores will only be accepted at Oklahoma State University campuses. The ACT Residual exam can be taken every 60 days. EXCEPTION: High school students may only take the exam once during the year in which the respective ACT Residual exam is valid (November 1 through October 21).
Cost: $40, must be paid to OSU-OKC Business Services prior to registration
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Dates: Click here for the 2012 Residual ACT Schedule.
CLEP - College-Level Examination Program
CLEP is a national test used to obtain college credit for the equivalent course. A list of tests and study resources can be picked up in the Testing Center. The official 2012 CLEP Study Guide is available at the OSU-OKC Library in the reference section. CLEP tests must be scheduled. Two forms of identification are required.
Cost: $92 ($107 for College Composition Modular (Comp I & II). Advanced Payment and Appointment Required.
Time: 1.5 hours (College Composition Modular, 3 hours)
Click here for OSU-OKC course listing.
National website: http://www.collegeboard.com/clep
GED - General Educational Development
The GED is a series of five tests (mathematics, English writing, science, social studies, and reading) that assess the knowledge and skills expected of U.S. high school graduates. After payment an application must be filled out in person at the Testing Center in the Student Center, Room 104. A testing date will then be scheduled. Upon successful completion of testing a person will receive a certificate equivalent to a high school diploma. There are special circumstances for people 16 or 17 years old. For more information, please call 945-8648.
Required: Government issued photo identification card.
Cost: $55 due at time of application.
Time: 7 hours and 5 minutes – Most Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
HESI A2 - Health Education Systems, Inc
HESI A2 is the OSU-OKC Nursing Program admission examination. An appointment to take the exam is required. Contact the Testing and Assessment Center for scheduling information. Click here for more information.
HESI Echo
Contact the Cardiovascular Technology Department for information.
Cost: $50 Advanced Payment Required
Time: 3 hours and 50 minutes
Deadlines: October 1 for spring admission and April 1 for fall admission. December 1 and July 1 for LPNs.
SPEAK
SPEAK measures oral English proficiency. Contact the Nursing Department at 405/945-3210 to find out if you are required to take this test to enter the OSU-OKC Nursing program.
Cost: $135 Advanced Payment and Appointment is Required
Time: 20 minutes
Deadlines: March 1 and September 1 of the semester prior to entering the Nursing program. LPN’s deadlines are June 1 and November 1.
TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language
The TOEFL is recommended for students for whom English is their second language. OSU-OKC offers the institutional version of the TOEFL for students who have not taken or passed the national TOEFL exam. The institutional TOEFL is a residual exam, good for OSU schools only. A minimum score of 500 is required for admission to OSU-OKC. All students who wish to take TOEFL must pre-register after payment is made.
Cost: $50.00 Advanced Payment Required
Time: 3 hours
Test dates: November 30, 2011-CANCELLED
May 23, 2012, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Proctor Service
Provided for correspondence tests for other universities. A proctor agreement form is required. Proctored tests must be scheduled. Student must provide postage if test results are to be returned by mail. Please call ahead to verify examination has been received.
Cost: $15 per test.
