Academic Classes and Programs
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Testing at the Wasatch Campus
Accuplacer Placement Test (New Student Assessment)
- All placement tests at the Wasatch Campus testing center are administered through the "Accuplacer" Computer-based Test System.
- The Testing Center, located in the Library, gives out its last assessment test at 5pm, Monday through Thursday and at 3pm on Fridays.
- Required of students who score under 19 in Math, Reading, or Writing on the ACT (under 500 on the SAT Math or Verbal sections).
- Required of all students over the age of 21 who have never been to college before.
- Required of transfer students who have not taken Math or English classes that transfer to UVU.
- Study guides can be found online or in bookstores, but we also have nine copies in our library. These can be used in the library and several copies can be checked out.
- Retakes: The first time a student takes the placement test it is free of charge. A student is allowed one retake per semester. From the time of the first test, a student must wait at least one week before retesting and have begun a new semester. The cost of the retake is $10 per section. Thus, if you retake all three sections, the cost is $30.
- Math: This is an adaptive Math exam which can cover up to four different Math sections depending upon responses. At UVU, calculators are not allowed for this exam, but if a calculator is required, one will pop up on the screen. Many students complete the math section in 30 minutes. However, we recommend students plan for about an hour.
- English and Reading (2 sections given at the same time): Most students complete this exam in 45-60 minutes.
Test Prep Resources
- Test Prep Review: At the Wasatch Campus Library, we have nine Accuplacer Study Guides (7 for 3-day checkout, 2 that remain on reserve in the library).
- You can check out the book Accuplacer: Exam Secrets Study Guide for a three-day checkout. We also have copies that remain in the library.
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The Wasatch Campus occasionally hosts a Kaplan test preparation. These events are free and information about the next ACT/SAT practice test sponsored by Kaplan is available at the Kaplan Website
ACT Residual Exam
The ACT Residual Test is offered at the Orem Campus every Thursday at 8:30 a.m. It costs $35. All candidates must come into the UVU Orem Campus Testing Center office at least 24 hours in advance to register or if you live in the Wasatch or Summit counties you may phone. Please bring a valid government issued photo identification and your payment in cash at the time of registration. Scores to this test are only valid here at UVU. A sixty day waiting period is required before retaking the ACT Residual. For more information, please call (801)863-8269 or visit the Testing Services.
ACT National Test Dates
The Wasatch Campus will host the ACT National Exam for all 5 test dates during the 2009-2010 Academic Year. Students must contact their high school counselor or sign up on-line with ACT.
ACT National Test Dates for 2009-2011
- September 12, 2009
- October 24, 2009
- December 12, 2009
- February 6, 2010
- April 10, 2010
- June 12, 2010
- September 11, 2010
- October 23, 2010
- December 11, 2010
- February 12, 2011
- April 9, 2011
- June 11, 2011