University Testing Services
University Testing Services administers standardized testing at BU — paper and pencil examinations, as well as computer-based exams. BU's testing services also proctor standardized exams for distance education students and those attending other colleges and universities.
| CASTLE | Professional certification & licensure exams. (Computer-based).
Click here for more information on CASTLE testing. |
| CLEP | Helps students earn credit for what they already know, regardless of how that knowledge was learned. (Computer-based OR paper/pencil).
Click here for more information on CLEP testing. |
| GRE | Subject Exams: used for admission to many graduate programs. (Paper-based only)
Click here for more information on GRE testing. |
| 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)
Click here for more information on MAT testing. |
| PRAXIS | Provides tests and other services for states to use as part of the teacher licensing and certification process. (Paper/pencil only)
Click here for more information on PRAXIS testing. |
| Test Proctoring | Provides test proctoring and distance education exam administration. Fees apply: $35/exam up to 3 hrs; $50/exam beyond 3 hrs. (Computer-based or paper/pencil)
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VALID PHOTO ID REQUIRED - THOSE WHO ARRIVE WITHOUT VALID PHOTO ID WILL NOT BE TESTED.
Test Dates
| 2009-2010 | Reporting Location | Fall 2009 | Spring 2010 | Summer 2010 | |
CASTLE Certification |
Monty's
BU's upper campus |
Sept. 11 , 18
| Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29
Feb. 5, 19, 26 March 5, 26 April 2, 23, 30 |
May 7
June 11, 18, 25 July 16, 23 30 Aug. 6, 13, 20 | |
CLEP |
Monty's
BU's upper campus |
Sept. 2, 9, 16, 30
Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 Nov. 4, 11, 18 Dec. 2, 9, 16 |
Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27
Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24 March 3, 17, 24, 31 April 7, 21, 28 |
May 5, 12, 19, 26
June 9, 16, 23, 30 July 7, 14, 21, 28 Aug 4, 11, 18 | |
GRE-Subject |
Monty's
BU's upper campus |
Oct. 10
Nov. 7 |
April 10 |
None |
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MAT |
Monty's
BU upper campus |
Sept 3, 10, 17
Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov. 5, 12, 19 Dec. 3, 10, 17 |
Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28
Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 March 4, 25 Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
May 6, 13, 20, 27
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PRAXIS |
Centennial Hall Lobby |
Sept. 12
Nov. 14 |
Jan. 9
March 13 April 24 | June 12
July 24 | |
Test Proctoring |
Monty’s on BU’s upper campus |
By appointment 570-389-4112 or testing@bloomu.edu | |||