The OSU-Oklahoma City Testing and Assessment Center administers and interprets 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
starksd@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 have a driver’s license or OSU-OKC 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 tests. You may only use the calculator on the COMPASS computer examination.
Cost: $12 charge if testing for another institution. 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. Registration and payment must be made with the National ACT office. The web site is http://www.actstudent.org
Cost: $32-$88
Time: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Dates: April 10, June 12, Sept. 11, Oct. 23, & Dec. 11, 2010
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 National ACT, but scores will only be accepted at Oklahoma State University campuses. The residual ACT can be taken every 60 days.
Cost: $40, must be paid to OSU-OKC Business Services prior to registration
Time: 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Dates: Click here for the 2010 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 courses and study guides can be picked up in the Testing and Assessment Center.
Cost: $92 ($107 for Freshman Composition I and II test). Advanced Payment and Appointment Required. Pricing effective July 1, 2010.
Time: 1.5 hours (Freshman Composition, 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. Then it will be submitted to the Oklahoma State Department of Education for approval. This takes at least ten business days. After the approval is received, the Testing Center will contact the person to schedule a testing date. 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.
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. 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: May 20, August 12 and December 16, 2009, 8:30 a.m. to 12: p.m.
Proctor Service
Provided for correspondence tests for other universities. We need an agreement form, and OSU Stillwater students must provide stamps. Please call ahead to verify examination has been received.
Cost: $15 per test.
