Testing
Tests Offered
The UW-Whitewater Testing Office provides a variety of services to meet your testing and assessment needs.
| Test | Description |
| American College Testing (ACT) | This college entrance exam is used to help determine admission to the university and placement in English at UW-Whitewater. |
| Law School Admission Test (LSAT) | This test is an integral part of the law school admission process in the United States, Canada, and a growing number of other countries. 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. |
| Pearson VUE provides a full suite of services from test development to data management, and delivers exams through the world's most comprehensive and secure network of test centers in 175 countries. |
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| UW State System Placement Exams | These tests are used for placement in Math, English, and World Language on campuses in the University of Wisconsin system. Note: English placement is based on ACT/SAT sub-scores in those areas on the UW-Whitewater campus (please refer to the Placement Guide and Retro Credits for World Language for more information). |
| Graduate Records Exam (GRE) | This test is an integral part in the admission process for graduate or business school and reflects the kind of thinking you'll do during your academic career. Please refer to Schedule a Test for this date and to register for the GRE, or proceed to the GRE website below. There is no fee to take this exam at UW-Whitewater-students only pay the fee charged by the Educational Testing Service. |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) | The 33 subject-level exams are offered in diverse disciplines and cover college-level baccalaureate credit courses. Thousands of colleges and universities recognize and recommend CLEP exams for credit to students of all kind. Please refer to the Exams for Credit for more information. |
| DSST Exams | Recommended for credit by the American Council on Education (ACE), the 38 subject-level exams are offered in diverse disciplines and cover upper and lower-level baccalaureate credit courses. Thousands of colleges and universities recognize and recommend DSST exams for credit to students of all kind, from adult learners to returning veterans! Please refer to the Exams for Credit for more information. |
| Language Testing International (OPIc and WPT) | LTI works collaboratively with states to certify World Language, ESL and Bilingual language teachers through the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI), ACTFL OPI - computer (OPIc) and ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test (WPT). Please note, UW-Whitewater does not administer the OPI. We only offer the OPIc and WPT. |
| Castle Worldwide Exams (also known as Scantron)
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Castle Worldwide provides testing and training design, development, and delivery services to certification and licensure organizations, government agencies, corporations, educational institutions, and trade and professional associations. |
| Departmental Exams | These tests are offered by various departments at UW-Whitewater for credit or waivers of course requirements. Please refer to the Exams for Credit for more information. |
| Miscellaneous Exams | The Testing Office can proctor/administer exams for UW-Whitewater courses or departments or for other universities. The Testing Office can also meet other testing needs of students. Please refer to the Exams for Credit for more information. NOTE: the Testing Office is not able to schedule an exam until we have the materials in hand. Exceptions can be made dependent upon the test (paper v. computer), but the office needs to receive the directions/restrictions/guidelines for a student's exam from the instructor before scheduling them. |
American College Testing (ACT)
This college entrance exam is used to help determine admission to the university and placement in English at UW-Whitewater (please refer to the Placement Guide and Retro Credits for Foreign Language for more information).
The ACT can be taken on the campus of UW-Whitewater on the national testing dates that the exam is offered. Please refer to Schedule a Test for a list of these dates and to register for the ACT, or proceed to the ACT website below. There is no fee to take this exam at UW-Whitewater-students only pay the fee charged by ACT.
Website: http://www.act.org/
Law School Admission Test (LSAT)
This test is an integral part of the law school admission process in the United States, Canada, and a growing number of other countries. 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.
The LSAT can be taken on the campus of UW-Whitewater on the national testing dates that the exam is offered. Please refer to Schedule a Test for a list of these dates and to register for the LSAT, or proceed to the LSAT website below. There is no fee to take this exam at UW-Whitewater-students only pay the fee charged by the Law School Admission Council.
Website: http://www.lsac.org/
Pearson Vue
Pearson VUE provides a full suite of services from test development to data management, and delivers exams through the world's most comprehensive and secure network of test centers in 175 countries.
Please refer to Schedule a Test to schedule a test date or refer to links to the individual test below or to the Pearson Vue website. The Testing Office administration fee is paid to the Testing Office by Pearson Vue- this fee is a fixed cost for all Pearson Vue Internet-Based Testing Centers, and is part of your initial exam fee.
Website: http://www.pearsonvue.com/
Wisconsin Foundations of Reading
Illinois Licensure Testing System
UW State System Placement Exams
These tests are used for placement in Math, English, and World Language on campuses in the University of Wisconsin system. Note: English placement is based on ACT/SAT sub-scores in those areas on the UW-Whitewater campus (please refer to the Placement Guide and Retro Credits for World Language for more information).
Paper and Pencil or Computer Based Placement exams are offered to incoming students of a University of Wisconsin System school during the spring semester or early summer on the UW-Whitewater campus. Please refer to Schedule a Test for a list of national and state testing dates and to register for placement testing, or proceed to the Center for Placement Testing website below.
There is no fee to take this exam at UW-Whitewater on a regional placement testing date. Note: Incoming freshman students must register for a paper and pencil or computer-based testing date during the state testing dates. The test scores will be shared with incoming freshmen during their freshmen orientation. Incoming freshman may take this exam a second time for a $30 fee. The repeat exam must be administered on campus during the residual dates, please refer to Schedule a Test for a list of residual dates. International students will be tested during their orientation program prior to the start of their first semester. Current UW-Whitewater students and transfer students can take these tests in the Testing Office (they are offered multiple times each week)-please visit Schedule a Test, and be aware that a $30 Testing Office administration fee will be charged.
***Important note for test takers with a disability requesting accommodations on the UW Placement Test due to a Disability: Do NOT register online if you are requesting special accommodations due to a disability.
If you wish to request accommodations due to a disability, please send a letter on your high school letterhead (DO NOT send an IEP) from a teacher, counselor or principal to:
Tim O’Connor, 1025 West Johnson Street, Madison, WI 53706.
The letter should include the following:
- Describe what test accommodations are appropriate for you,
- Include your address, telephone number, email address and date of birth,
- Include which site you wish to test at (unless you are testing through our CBT program at a Castle Worldwide testing site, then just mention you want to test using CBT),
- Include what campus you plan to attend in the fall.
Website: http://testing.wisc.edu/centerpages/regionaltesting.html
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Graduate Records Exam (GRE)
This test is an integral part in the admission process for graduate or business school and reflects the kind of thinking you'll do during your academic career.
UW-Whitewater only offers the GRE subject tests. These tests are only offered during the November national test date. Please refer to Schedule a Test for this date and to register for the GRE, or proceed to the GRE website below. There is no fee to take this exam at UW-Whitewater-students only pay the fee charged by the Educational Testing Service.
Website: http://www.ets.org/gre/
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College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
The 33 subject-level exams are offered in diverse disciplines and cover college-level baccalaureate credit courses. Thousands of colleges and universities recognize and recommend CLEP exams for credit to students of all kind. Please refer to the Exams for Credit for more information.
Please refer to Schedule a Test to schedule test date and then refer to the CLEP website below to complete a registration form and submit payment information. There is a $30 Testing Office administration fee for each exam taken at UW-Whitewater-students must also pay an exam fee to CLEP for each exam taken.
Website: http://clep.collegeboard.org/register/exam
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DSST Exams (formerly DANTES Exams)
Recommended for credit by the American Council on Education (ACE), the 38 subject-level exams are offered in diverse disciplines and cover upper and lower-level baccalaureate credit courses. Thousands of colleges and universities recognize and recommend DSST exams for credit to students of all kind, from adult learners to returning veterans! Please refer to the Exams for Credit for more information.
Please refer to Schedule a Test to schedule a test date and then refer to the DSST website below to download the Test Taker Information Bulletin for payment and reimbursement information. There is a $30 Testing Office administration fee for each exam taken at UW-Whitewater-students must also pay an exam fee to Prometric for each exam taken.
Website: http://getcollegecredit.com/
UW-Whitewater Testing Office Code: 9375
Language Testing International (OPIc and WPT)
LTI works collaboratively with states to certify World Language, ESL and Bilingual language teachers through the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI), ACTFL OPI - computer (OPIc) and ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test (WPT). UW-Whitewater students must take the following exams:
French/German/Spanish Education majors - both exams (OPIc and WPT)
French/German/Spanish Education minors - both exams (OPIc and WPT)
French/German/Spanish majors (non-Education) - only the OPIc
French/German/Spanish minors (non-Education) - no exam
Please refer to Schedule a Test to schedule a test date and then refer to the Language Testing International for payment information. There is a $30 Testing Office administration fee for each exam taken at UW-Whitewater-students must also pay an exam fee to Language Testing International for each exam taken.
Website: https://www.languagetesting.com/
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Castle Worldwide Exams
Castle Worldwide provides testing and training design, development, and delivery services to certification and licensure organizations, government agencies, corporations, educational institutions, and trade and professional associations.
Please refer to Schedule a Test to schedule a test date or refer to links to the individual organizations below or to the Castle Worldwide website. The Testing Office administration fee is paid to the Testing Office by Castle Worldwide- this fee is a fixed cost for all Castle Internet-Based Testing Centers, and is part of your initial exam fee.
Website: https://www.castleworldwide.com/cww/
American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses (ABCGN)
American Council on Exercise (ACE)
American College of Rheumatology (ACR)
American Healthcare Radiology Administrators (AHRA)
Board of Certification - Athletic Trainers (BOC)
The Breining Institute (Drug and Alcohol Counseling Certification)
Certification Commission of the National Association Medical Staff Services (CCN-NAMSS)
Certified Licensing Professionals (CLP)
Electronic Transaction Association (ETA)
International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN)
National Association for Practical Nurse Education & Services ( NAPNES)
New York State Education Department (NYSED)
Pilates Method Alliance (PMA)
Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS)
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
Rehabilitation Nursing Certification Board (RNCB)
SCRUM Alliance
Transportation Professional Certification Board (TPCB)
Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB)
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Departmental Exams
These tests are offered by various departments at UW-Whitewater for credit or waivers of course requirements. Please refer to the Exams for Credit for more information. There is a $30 Testing Office administration fee for each exam taken at UW-Whitewater.
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Miscellaneous Exams
The Testing Office can proctor/administer exams for UW-Whitewater courses or departments or for other universities. The Testing Office can also meet other testing needs of students. Please refer to the Exams for Credit for more information. Please refer to Schedule a Test to schedule a test date and then work with the Testing Office to coordinate the delivery of exam materials (note: students should make sure that they schedule an exam date that will allow enough time for exam materials to arrive to the Testing Office). There is a $30 Testing Office administration fee for each exam taken at UW-Whitewater.
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