University Testing Services
University Testing Services is responsible for administering standardized testing at BU. Both paper and pencil examinations as well as computer-based exams are offered. We also proctor standardized exams for students distance education students and those attending other colleges and universities.
| CLEP | Helps students earn credit for what they already know, regardless of how that knowledge was acquired. (Computer-based) |
| GRE | Subject Exams: used for admission to many graduate programs. (Paper-based only) |
| MAT | Assesses your ability to recognize relationships between ideas, your fluency in the English language, and your general knowledge of literature, philosophy, history, science, mathematics, and fine arts. Used for graduate admissions. (Computer-based OR paper/pencil) |
| PRAXIS | Provides tests and other services for states to use as part of the teacher licensing and certification process. (Paper/pencil only) |
| Test Proctoring | Provides test proctoring and distance education exam administration to students attending other colleges and universities. Fees apply. (Computer-based or paper-based) |
VALID PHOTO ID REQUIRED - THOSE WHO ARRIVE WITHOUT VALID PHOTO ID WILL NOT BE TESTED.
Test Dates
| 2008-2009 | Reporting Location | Fall 2008 | Spring 2009 | Summer 2009 |
| CLEP | Residence Life Office, Elwell Hall | February 27, 2009, 9 a.m.
March 5, 2009, 9 a.m. April 17, 2009, 9 a.m. May 22, 2009, 9 a.m. | ||
| GRE-Subject Tests | Residence Life Office Elwell Hall | November 8 | April 4 | |
| MAT | Residence Life Office Elwell Hall | September 12 October 17 November 14 December 12 | January 9 February 20 March 13 April 24 May 8 | June 12 July 24 August 7 |
| PRAXIS | Centennial Hall Lobby | September 13 November 15 | January 10 March 14 April 25 | June 13 July 25 |
| Test Proctoring | Residence Life Office Elwell Hall | by appointment 570-389-4112 or kkollar@bloomu.edu |
CASTLE Worldwide Certification Exams
The internet-based CASTLE Worldwide Certification Exams are given by appointment only. Log in to : http://www.castleworldwide.com to create your CASTLE Worldwide account and access the sample tests. Please watch the short online demonstration to familiarize yourself with the testing software. For example, in these tests you can skip questions, go to previously answered items, mark items for later review, go to specific items, and review answers before submitting the test for scoring. Exams are administered monthly in the testing center within the Residence Life Office, Elwell Hall.
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
CASTLE Worldwide Certification Exams - Proctored online professional certification exams (internet-based)
The computer-based CLEP tests are given by appointment only. Fees: $70 test fee (payable by credit card on the day of the examination or in advance by check payable to "College Level Examination Program,") and a nonrefundable $20 administrative fee payable by check or money order to "Bloomsburg University."
Listing of CLEP Tests administered by BU
Visit the CLEP website for additional information.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
The GRE General Test is used for admission to many graduate programs. It is a computer-based test composed of two writing tasks plus one or two verbal sections and one or two quantitative (mathematical) sections. Some graduate programs may also require a GRE Subject Test. These are paper-based and cover eight subject areas. Check with your graduate program to see which tests are required for admission.
The GRE General Test is available as a computer-based test (CBT) only. BU is NOT a computer-based testing center for this exam. Visit the GRE website for a computer-based testing center close to you. BU does administer the paper/pencil GRE SUBJECT exams. Please register online at the GRE website.
Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
Paper-based and Computer-based MAT exams are administered monthly on Fridays in the testing center within the Residence Life Office, Elwell Hall. MAT registration booklets are available in the Residence Life Office (Elwell hall), at the Information Desk in Kehr Union, and in the Graduate Studies Office (2nd floor, Centennial Hall). Reporting times are 8:15 AM (paper/pencil), 9:45 AM (computer-based) and 12:45 PM (computer-based) depending upon your assigned testing time. It takes about 30 minutes to check in and complete the required demographic information.
| Where: | Residence Life Office, ground floor of Elwell Hall |
| When: | Administered once each month on a Friday. Requests for individual testing on Monday-Thursday may be made by calling 570-389-4112. |
| Reporting Time: | Assignments based on availability: 8:15 AM, 9:45 AM, or 12:45 PM. |
| Duration: | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Fee: | $70 payable by check or money order to "Bloomsburg University". Mail or drop off your payment at the Business Office in Waller Administration Building. The test fee cannot be refunded if you are absent from the exam. There is a $10 administrative fee to postpone your test date. |
| Registration: | Send your completed MAT registration form along with payment to the Business Office. After your fees are paid, your registration form and paid receipt go to the University Testing Office, a seat is assigned and a confirmation is sent to you. Should you be unable to keep your appointment for testing, we would appreciate a phone call. |
| Re-Test Admissions: | If you have taken the Miller Analogies Test within the last 12 months, you should have received a re-test admission ticket with your score report. You must present the re-test admission ticket to take the test again within a 12-month period. Should you take the test without the re-test admission ticket, your test will be voided upon receipt by the testing company. |
| Scores/Reports: | Take approximately 3-4 weeks. An unofficial score is available only for the computerized-test at the end of the exam, for your own information. Your Registration includes sending score reports to up to (3) three institutions of your choice. Scores can be sent to additional institutions for a fee. Contact Harcourt Assessment for more information. |
| Day of the Test: | Bring: * your Registration Confirmation * photo-bearing driver's license * social security card (or passport) * the names/addresses of up to three institutions where you want your MAT scores sent. |
| Parking: | Arrive early and go to Campus Police (Bookstore building) to get a guest parking pass. Parking is available in the tri-level parking garage next to Elwell hall. |
| Registration | Download a registration form (pdf) |
| Test Preparation: | View the MAT website for additional information. |
| Directions: | Directions to campus |
Praxis
The Praxis Series provides tests and other services for states to use as part of the teacher licensing and certification process. Praxis I, the Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST), assesses your ability in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. Praxis II consists of one or two tests that measure your knowledge of your teaching field, before you may student teach. Praxis I may be taken in either the computer-based (not available at BU) or paper and pencil format (administered at BU) while Praxis II is only offered in the paper format (available at BU). Please contact ETS to schedule a computer-based PRAXIS-I test: www.ets.org/praxis
| Standby Testing: | ETS no longer honors requests for standby testing (walk-ins). You MUST be pre-registered for our test center to take these exams at BU. |
| Payment: | All forms and monies must be submitted to ETS in Princeton, NJ. |
| Information: | Refer to ETS's updated website: www.ets.org/praxis |
| Location: | Registered examinees must report to the CENTENNIAL HALL LOBBY |
| Bring: | Admission Ticket and valid picture ID with signature |
| Certification Questions: | Contact Ms. Sharon Swank, Coordinator of Teacher Certification at 570-389-5128 sswank@bloomu.edu |
| Advisement Questions | Contact your FACULTY ADVISOR |
| View the Praxis Series website for additional information. | |
| What tests do I need to take? | |
Test Proctoring
University Testing staff provides test proctoring services to students in distance education programs or attending other colleges and universities that need a local site to take their exams. Fees apply. Please contact the Testing Center to schedule.
| Office Hours | |
|---|---|
| Fall/Spring | Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Summer | Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Contact information:
University Testing Services
G15 Elwell Hall
400 East Second Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Phone: 570-389-4112
Fax: 570-389-5070
email: testing@bloomu.edu