Testing Services

Testing Information

All Tests are Prepaid and Require Valid Photo ID

Refund Policy - Effective 7-1-2015

All receipts purchased through CWU's Cashiers office or Testing Services online portal are considered valid by Testing Services for a period of ninety (90) days.

After ninety (90) days of the original issue date, no test will be given and no refund will be issued.

Anyone requesting a refund will need to supply Testing Services with their Name, Receipt Number, Phone Number, and Mailing Address before a refund can be issued.

Accuplacer- Next Generation

For information on Remote Vouchers please scroll to the bottom of this section or click here for the instructions.

Please pre-pay through our online portal or in person at the Cashier's Office in Barge Hall.
Please schedule your test through our online scheduler, RegisterBlast, or call us at 509-963-1847.
Please bring valid ID on the day of testing (unexpired Student ID, State Issued ID, or Passport).

As of January 7, 2019 CWU has migrated to ACCUPLACER-Next Generation for placement testing.

CWU is in the process of switching to the ALEKS test for Math Placement ONLY. CWU will consider recent Accuplacer and COMPASS placement scores on occasion but see an academic advisor to determine math placement.

English ACCUPLACER

The English Placement test at CWU consists of Reading portion and the WritePlacer test. You can only take the English Placement test twice.

You must receive the qualifying score on BOTH tests to qualify for English 101:
                  Reading = 236 (or higher)
                  ~AND~
                  WritePlacer = 5 (or higher)

• For more information go to the Accuplacer Website.

Click here for the Accuplacer Writeplacer Guide with Sample Essays.

Get the official study app here.

*ACCUPLACER tests are offered year round, with limited availablility for Final Weeks and certain dates.*

The Math ACCUPLACER Next Generation will be offered, but the preferred placement test for CWU is ALEKS. Please follow the Payment and Scheduling steps above. You can check the ACCUPLACER website, official study app, sample questions, and the Study Guide Zone (listed above) for more information on this placement exam.

For Math ACCUPLACER-Next Generation qualifying scores, updated 4-10-19 click here.

REMOTE VOUCHER ACCUPLACER TESTING

Processing a Remote Voucher for your Accupacer test will take 1-2 Business days. Please plan accordingly.

If you are unable to take the Accuplacer on the CWU Ellensburg campus, please click here for instructions for setting up a Remote Voucher Accuplacer at a Testing Center more convenient for you.

CWU Testing also serves as a Remote Testing Site for other Insitutions.

ALEKS Math Placement

For Placement Scores click here.
For more information about the Bridge program click here.
For instructions to take the ALEKS test at a location other than Ellensburg, click here.

DO NOT pay through the Testing Services portal or through the Cashier's Office.

Login to MyCWU, https://my.cwu.edu/
Click on the Student Tab
- On the left side of the screen locate and click on either the Orientation Tab or the Planning Tab.
- Locate and click on the ALEKS Math Placement Exam link.
  - Pay for the exam (This fee is non-refundable after you proceed beyond the payment screen):
    - Pay Now option- Use a debit or credit card to pay the non-refundable $35 fee. This must be done from your personal device and not a CWU computer.
    - Charge to Student Account option. This charges the non-refundable fee to your student account.
  - Complete the Initial Test.
    - The first test is NOT used for placement.
    - For the most consistant results please use only the onscreen calculator that is provided within the test, handheld calculators will not be allowed during the proctored exams.
    - This test reveals strengths and areas for improvement.
    - You must wait 48 hours after you complete the initial test to take test 2.
    - You must complete 3 hours of modules before you can take test 2.
    - Make an appointment with CWU Testing Services to take tests your next tests. You can use our online scheduling program, RegisterBlast, or you can call us at 509-963-1847.
Tests 2-5 must be proctored.
- You do not have to take all 5 tests. Your $35 fee covers the baseline test and 4 attempts to achieve the score you would like.

CWU ALEKS Exam Instructions-Not at the Ellensburg Campus

Contact a community college, university or testing site in your area.
Ask if they will proctor the exam for you. They will not need to offer the exam themselves as it is all done through your MyCWU portal.
- Other sites will charge a proctoring fee, you are responsible for this fee.
Make an appointment with the desired site.
Have the testing site contact CWU Testing Services at Testing.services@cwu.edu with your name and appointment information.
Once CWU Testing Services receives an email from the site where you will be taking the ALEKS exam, CWU will send them the information and password to proctor your exam.
Access the exam by logging into MyCWU, https://my.cwu.edu/ using your username and password.
Click on the Student Tab
Click on Orientation
Click on ALEKS Math Placement Exam
It is required that you complete the Baseline Test at home before taking your proctored exam.
It is required that you complete 3 hours of Study Modules before you take the proctor exam.
Your exam scores will be automatically uploaded into the CWU system within 24-48 hours.
You must wait 48 hours between proctored tests.

To download these instructions Click Here.

ACT

Please visit the ACT website, ACTstudent.org, to pay and register for this test.

Please check the ACT Website for preparation materials.

ACT-R

COST: $60

Please pre-pay through our online portal or in person at the Cashier's Office in Barge Hall.
Please schedule your test through our online scheduler, RegisterBlast, or call us at 509-963-1847.
Please bring valid ID on the day of testing (unexpired Student ID, State Issued ID, or Passport).
Please notify CWU Testing Services (509-963-1847) if you can not attend a scheduled testing appoiment.

The ACT Residual is the same as the ACT described above, except there is no Writing test and scores can only be used at Central Washington University.

This score can not be transferred to any other institution or scholarship program.

This test is valid only for students intending to attend CWU.

Testers do not receive a copy of their scores.

This test is not intended as a practice test for the National ACT.

These scores are sent directly to CWU Admissions and/or Running Start.

Testing begins at 1:00 PM and examinees are dismissed at approximately 5:00 PM.
Bring #2 pencils, eraser, approved calculator, and proper photo ID with you on the day of the test to the Testing Center, Bouillon Hall 125.
The test is approximately 4 hours. There is a brief break if students choose to bring a snack they will be allowed to eat during the break but not during the test.

Please check the ACT Website for:

Study Material
Prohibited Calculators list
ID Requirements

ARM Exam (Associate in Risk Management)

Registering for the ARM Exam
(Associate in Risk Management)

Contact The Institutes Customer Service
1-800-644-2100
Email: customersuccess@theinstitutes.org
Pay for the ARM Exam
Pay the $25 Proctor Fee
Online www.CWU.edu@Testing
Cashier’s Office
Contact Testing Services to schedule your exam

CHES

The Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) examination is a competency-based tool used to measure possession, application and interpretation of knowledge in the Seven Areas of Responsibility for Health Education Specialists delineated by A Competency-Based Framework for Health Education Specialists 2015.

For more about this exam please visit the CHES Website.

To check your eligibility for taking this exam click here.

CLEP

COST: $25 proctor fee paid through the CWU Portal; CLEP fee paid through the CLEP website to purchase the test.

Please pre-pay our proctor fee through our online portal or in person at the Cashier's Office in Barge Hall.
Please schedule your test through our online scheduler, RegisterBlast, or call us at 509-963-1847.
Please register and pay the CLEP test fee through the CLEP Website.
Please bring valid ID on the day of testing (as detailed on the CLEP Website).
- Identification: Your driver’s license, passport, or other government-issued identification that includes your photograph and signature. You will be asked to show this identification to be admitted to the testing area. The last name on your ID must match the name on your registration ticket.
Please bring your printed registration ticket.
For more information about ID or taking the test please visit this CLEP Website.

The College Board’s College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) has been the most widely trusted credit-by-examination program for over 50 years, accepted by 2,900 colleges and universities and administered in more than 1,800 test centers. This rigorous program allows students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds to demonstrate their mastery of introductory college-level material and earn college credit. Students can earn credit for what they already know by getting qualifying scores on any of the 33 examinations.

ALWAYS CHECK WITH YOUR SCHOOL REGARDING WHICH CLEP CREDITS ARE ACCEPTED.

**CWU Students you can check your CWU catalog, under Transfer Credits for which CLEP tests are accepted.**

Construction Certification

The AIC Construction Certification exams offered to students at the end of the Construction Management program.

Read about the certification and the registration process here.

Before you register please call Industrial Engineering and Technology for more information at (509) 963-1762.

DSST

COST: $25 proctor fee; $85 paid directly to DSST on test day.

Please pre-pay the CWU $25 fee through our online portal or in person at the Cashier's Office in Barge Hall.
Please schedule your test through our online scheduler, RegisterBlast, or call us at 509-963-1847.
Please bring valid ID on the day of testing (as detailed on the DSST website).
Please birng a valid Credit/Debit Card to pay DSST for the test.
Please notify CWU Testing Services (509-963-1847) if you can not attend a scheduled testing appoiment.

Credit by examination.

Please check with your Institution to see if they accept DSST credits.

DSST: Principles of Publis Speaking Test is no longer available through CWU Testing Services.

For more information please visit the DSST Website.

GED

COST: $30 per test, paid through ged.com

Please create an account through the GED website.
Please pay and schedule through the GED website.
Please bring valid ID on the day of testing (as detailed on the GED website, must prove Washington State Residency).

The 2014 GED test is new with standards-based aligned with current high school standards and career and college readiness expectations delivered exclusively on computer which provides a consistent tsting experience nationwide. Information and tutorials are available at ged.com after you create your own personal MYGED account.

Only persons who do not hold a standard high school diploma from the US are eligible to take the GED test.

Under no circumstances may the GED test be administered to persons less than 16 years of age.

If you are enrolled in a school district now you need to visit your High School or District Office for the Approval to Test forms.

If you are a Home School Student please click here to download the Notarized Statement/Letter for Home School Students Taking the Test for High School Equivalency (HSE).

GED Transcript

To obtain a GED transcript, please follow the instructions below (if you tested after January 1, 2014, use the login to MyGED link):

1. Go to ged.com
2. Click on Request Transcript
3. Click on the GetTranscript link (under the Request Transcript)
4. On the "Request a transcript" page, scro. down to find Washington on the list.
5. Click on the appropriate link depending on the year you tested (Before 2002 or after 2002).
6. Create an account and request an official transcript (you will need an email address to request a transcript).

Please call (360) 704-4410 if you need assistance or if you have questions.

GRE General

Offered at CWU almost every Monday, except holiday and Finals Week.

Please remember to bring the appropriate ID.

Prospective graduate and business school applicants from all around the world who are interested in pursuing a master's, MBA, specialized master's in business or doctoral degree take the GRE General Test. Applicants come from varying educational and cultural backgrounds and the GRE General Test provides schools with a common measure for comparing candidates' qualifications.

GRE scores are used by admissions or fellowship panels to supplement your undergraduate records, recommendation letters and other qualifications for graduate-level study.

For more information about the test, payment, registration, and scheduling please visit the

GRE Website, www.ets.org/gre.

GRE Subject

The GRE® Subject Tests are achievement tests that measure your knowledge of a particular field of study.

Show what you know about a specific subject and graduate schools will take notice. The Subject Tests can help you stand out from other applicants by emphasizing your knowledge and skill level in a specific area.

For more information, payment, registration and scheduling please visit the GRE Subject Website.

Language Placement Exam

COST: $25

Please pre-pay for a Language Placement Exam through our online portal or in person at the Cashier's Office in Barge Hall.
Please schedule your test through our online scheduler, RegisterBlast, or call us at 509-963-1847.
Please bring valid ID on the day of testing (unexpired Student ID, State Issued ID, or Passport).

The WebCAPE placement exam is designed for any student with prior foreign language experience who needs guidance in foreign language course placement decisions. Taking this exam will allow for more accurate course placement based on your current ability and could allow you to skip introductory foreign language classes in order to enroll in more advanced language courses.

The WebCAPE placement exam is available in Chinese, French, German, Russian, and Spanish. It is an adaptive test, meaning the questions are staged to get progressively more difficult as you demonstrate various skills.

The average time to complete the exam is 20-30 minutes.
There is no audio portion to this exam.
This exam does not grant any credits, it is strictly for placement.
You will not receive printed a copy of your score but you will see your scores on the screen, after you complete your exam.
You will need to contact World Languages and Cultures to discuss your placement.

LSAT

The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is a half-day standardized test required for admission to all ABA-approved law schools, most Canadian law schools, and many non-ABA-approved law shools. It provides a standard measure of acquired reading and verbal reasoning skills that law schools can use as one of several factors in assessing applicants.

For more information, payment, registration, and scheduling please visit the LSAT Website, www.lsac.org

NREMT (National Registry of EMTs)

For further information, registration and scheduling please visit the NREMT website.

https://www.nremt.org/rwd/public

MPRE

The Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) is developed by NCBE and administered on NCBE’s behalf by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC).

The MPRE consists of 60 multiple-choice questions: 50 scored questions and 10 unscored pretest questions. The pretest questions are indistinguishable from those that are scored, so examinees should answer all questions.

For more information, payment, registration, scheduling and preperation materials please visit the MPRE website through nbcex.org.

NES (National Evaluation Series) Test

For further information, registration and scheduling please visit the NES website.

https://www.west.nesinc.com

PRAXIS

Offered at CWU almost every Monday, except Holidays and Finals Week.

Please remember to bring appropriate ID.

The Praxis® tests measure the academic skills and subject-specific content knowledge needed for teaching. The Praxis tests are taken by individuals entering the teaching profession as part of the certification process required by many states and professional licensing organizations.

For more information, payment, registration, scheduling and test preperation materials please visit the Praxis Website at ets.org/praxis.

Proctored Exam

COST: $25

Please contact us before your initial proctored exam at 509-963-1847, so we can confirm we have the correct information.
Please pre-pay through our online portal or in person at the Cashier's Office in Barge Hall.
Please schedule your test through our online scheduler, RegisterBlast, or call us at 509-963-1847.
Please bring valid ID on the day of testing (as required by your Institution).
Please notify CWU Testing Services (509-963-1847) if you can not attend a scheduled testing appointment.

CWU Testing Services is happy to proctor tests for other institutions.

We are a certified member of the NCTA.

We charge a $25 proctoring fee per test.

Please contact us BEFORE paying or scheduling your first test so we can confirm we have what you need.

TEAS V

We do offer this exam, however payment, registration, and scheduling will all be done through the PSI company.

Please Register through PSI at the following website, https://candidate.psiexams.com .
Select “Certifications/Professional Associations”
Select "ATI TEAS" from the drop down list.
Follow the instructions to complete your registration. You may have to create an account and sign-in to see all the information

TOEIC

TOEIC requires 5 people or more be registered for the exam or the session will be canceled. If your test session is canceled TOEIC will contact you one week prior.

Please remember to bring a a passport.

Examinees will not be able to take the test and there will be no refund if they do not have their passport. Original Passports only, no photocopies or pictures.

The TOEIC Listening and Reading test offers a common standard of measurement for comparing the language skills of current and potential employees.

For more information, registration, scheduling, and test preperation matierials place visit the TOEIC website, at ets.org/TOEIC. You can also download the Examinee Handbook here.

WEST (Washington Educator Skills Test)

For more information, registration, and scheduling please visit the WEST website.

http://www.west.nesinc.com

TOEFL iBT

Examinees testing outside their country of citizenship must bring a PASSPORT or will not be able to test and there will be no refund.

The TOEFL iBT test measures your ability to use and understand English at the university level. And it evaluates how well you combine your reading, listening, speaking and writing skills to perform academic tasks.

For more information, payment, registration, scheduling, test preperation material, and ID requirements please visit the TOEFL website, ets.org/toefl.

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