Testing Services

ACCUPLACER

Admission test for course placement and scholarship purposes.

ACCUPLACER Testing is available daily at 9 am or 1 pm. If you need to test at another time, please contact Testing Services for availability. Testing Services hours are subject to change. Call the Testing Center and check the Testing Schedule before planning to take the test. Testing is on a first-come, first-served basis and is subject to space availability.

$5 fee for each section: reading, writing, and math ($15.00 total). Payment should be made at the Student Accounts window in the University Center prior to testing. ACCUPLACER testing fees are non-refundable, non-transferrable. Most students taking the ACCUPLACER need to take all three sections for course placement and financial aid. If you are unsure, contact your admissions counselor or call 501-977-2053.

• Photo I.D. and receipt must be shown before test is administered.
• Student must know his/her Social Security Number to take the ACCUPLACER
• No calculators are allowed for this exam.
• No test will be administered within 2 hours of the close of Testing Services.

Requesting ACCUPLACER Accommodations

Documentation criteria requirements for ACCUPLACER/COMPANION accommodations:

1. The diagnosis is clearly stated
2. Information is current
3. Educational, developmental, and medical history is presented
4. The diagnosis is supported
5. The functional limitation is described
6. Recommended accommodations are justified
7. Evaluators’ professional credentials are established

Please contact UACCM Student Development at 501-977-2095 to discuss accommodation approval.

To learn more about approving accommodations and appropriate documentation, visit: www.collegeboard.org

ACCUPLACER Student Portal

Request test scores, take practice exams, or view other helpful and important testing information regarding the ACCUPLACER by visiting the ACCUPLACER Student Portal.

Make-Up Tests

Exam proctoring for make-up tests as requested and approved by the instructor.

By appointment only. Testing Services cannot schedule an appointment without receiving the exam first. Make appointments via email at testing.services@uaccm.edu.

• Students must gain approval from their instructor and have the exam submitted before scheduling an appointment.
• Appointments should be made 48 hours in advance. Requests received on shorter notice are subject to time and space availability.
• Photo I.D. must be shown before test is administered.
• Students arriving late for an appointment are subject to cancellation.
• Test will be collected at the end of the time allowed by the instructor.
• Completed tests will be returned to the instructor.

Testing Services reserves the right to cancel appointments and require the appointment to be rescheduled.

Accommodated Testing

For students who have completed the disability intake process through the department of Student Development.

By appointment only. Make appointments via email to your instructor and coping (cc) testing.services@uaccm.edu to request the day, time, class, accommodations, and location of each exam.

• Schedule all exams 48 hours in advance. Requests received on shorter notice are subject to time and space availability.
• Schedule the exam when your class is taking the test unless your accommodation interferes.
• Discuss scheduling the exam with your instructor and let them know you’ll be using your accommodations.
• Students arriving late for an appointment are subject to cancellation.

Testing Services reserves the right to cancel appointments and require the appointment to be rescheduled.

Distance Education Proctoring

For courses not taught at UACCM

$25.00 fee for courses taught at another college. Payment should be made at the Student Accounts window in the University Center prior to testing. ACCUPLACER testing fees are non-refundable, non-transferrable.

By appointment only. Make appointments via phone at (501) 977-2060 or email at testing.services@uaccm.edu.

• Appointments should be made 48 hours in advance. Requests received on shorter notice are subject to time and space availability.
• Photo I.D. and receipt must be shown before test is administered.
• Students arriving late for an appointment are subject to cancellation.

Testing Services reserves the right to cancel appointments and require the appointment to be rescheduled.

Nursing Entrance Exam (NEX)

Entrance exam for the Practical Nursing program. Exam may be taken prior to applying to the Practical Nursing program.

$55 testing and proctoring fee. Payment should be made at the Student Accounts window in the University Center and receipt presented at Testing Services in order to schedule an appointment. NEX exam fees are refundable but non-transferrable.

The NEX is offered each Tuesday and Wednesday between July 1 - October 1 for program admission in Spring (January) and offered each Tuesday and Wednesday between Feburary 1 - May 1 for program admission in Fall (August). Time slots of either 8:30 am or 1:00 pm will be available for scheduling. Students are only allowed to take the NEX once during each practical nursing application period.

• Photo I.D. and receipt must be shown before test is administered.
• Students arriving late for an appointment are subject to cancellation

Testing Services reserves the right to cancel appointments and require the appointment to be rescheduled.

Nursing Accelerated Challenge Exam (NACE)

Entrance exam for the Registered Nursing program.

$70.00 testing and proctoring fee. Payment should be made at the Student Accounts window in the University Center and receipt presented at Testing Services in order to schedule an appointment. NACE exam fees are refundable but non-transferrable.

The NACE is offered on Mondays and Tuesdays between March 1 - October 1 at 8:00 am or 12:30 pm. Students are only allowed to take the NACE twice during each registered nursing application period.

• Photo I.D. and receipt must be shown before test is administered.
• Students arriving late for an appointment are subject to cancellation

Testing Services reserves the right to cancel appointments and require the appointment to be rescheduled.

CLEP (College Level Examination Program)

Earn college credit for knowledge acquired through independent study, prior course work, on-the-job training, professional development, cultural pursuits, or internships. CLEP is an internet-based assessment of current skills for college credit.

$25.00 proctoring fee. Payment should be made at the Student Accounts window in the University Center prior to testing.

$95.00 exam fee. Payment must be paid with a valid credit card at the time of test to CLEP online when logging in.

By appointment only, contact Testing Services staff by phone at (501) 977-2060 or via email at testing.services@uaccm.edu

• Photo I.D. and receipt must be shown before test is administered.
• Students arriving late for an appointment are subject to cancellation.
• 90 minute exams
• instant results
• While any CLEP test is available, UACCM offers credit for passing scores only on the tests listed on the testing Credit by Exam web page. UACCM has established minimum CLEP scores which are equal to or greater than the minimum scores recommended by the American Council of Education.
• There is a six month waiting period for re-testing.

Testing Services reserves the right to cancel appointments and require the appointment to be rescheduled.