Testing Center

Testing Center

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Bloomsburg’s Testing Center supports Commonwealth University’s educational mission by providing national, graduate, professional certification, distance education examinations and university assessments to students and other examinees in a professional, secure and accessible environment. We adhere to the NCTA Professional Standards and Guidelines.

 

Certified Testing Center

For your scheduling convenience, we have fast and secure online registration for the tests listed below. All online registrations are final and no refunds will be given. Payment options for registering online are Visa or MasterCard. Upon registration, you will receive an email confirmation. Print your confirmation receipt and bring it with you to your test appointment.

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Available On-Campus Testing

Placement and Testing Procedures and Policies

Effective Fall 2017, incoming freshmen will be placed into mathematics, writing, and reading courses based on new procedures and policies (PRP 3360).

Congratulations on your acceptance to the Bloomsburg community! We're busy preparing and looking forward to your arrival on campus. One part of our work is to get you started with the right courses in writing, foreign language, and math. Here, we describe your initial placements for those courses as well as your options to challenge placement into courses that do not seem appropriate.

Writing Placement

Due to university integration, the Writing Placement process is currently under review.

Please email testingservices@commonwealthu.edu or call the Testing Center at 570-389-5294 with writing placement questions.

Foreign Language Placement

One of Bloomsburg’s General Education (MyCore) Goals is that you demonstrate basic communication in a second language. You can accomplish this goal by taking foreign language courses or by taking a 20-40 minute Foreign Language Placement Test (FLPT) in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Latin, or Spanish. Your score on the FLPT will either satisfy the Second Language Goal or determine which language course you should schedule.

Which Exam Do I need?

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Mathematics Placement

Commonwealth University uses multiple data points along with the student’s major to determine an individual’s math course placement. Students with a High School GPA of 89, or a Math SAT of 510 or a Math ACT of 19 are placed directly into a Foundational Math course appropriate for their major.

Students who don’t meet our Foundational Math cutoff scores are required to complete their first math class supplemented with additional support. At Commonwealth University, we provide additional support through a technique known as co-requisite classes. In this system, you will take the Foundational Math course appropriate for your major that is augmented with extra support that will help you overcome any hurdles you may encounter in your first math class. The extra support we provide will be in terms of extra class time with your instructor to sharpen your skills.

Foundational Math Courses with Co-Requisites Classes

Foundational Math Class

Co-requisite Math Class

Notes

 MATH 101 — Math Thinking (3 credits)

MATH 101A — Math Thinking Recitation (4 credits)

Taken by many majors in the College of Liberal Arts

MATH 118 — College Algebra (3 credits)

MATH 118A — College Algebra Recitation (5 credits)

Taken by students who eventually need Calculus

MATH 120 — Mathematics for the Health Sciences (3 credits)

MATH 120A — Mathematics for the Health Sciences Recitation (4 credits)

Taken by students in Health Science majors

MATH 130 — Finite Mathematics (3 credits)

MATH 130A — Finite Mathematics Recitation (4 credits)

Taken by Digital Forensics majors.

STAT 141 — Introduction to Statistics (3 credits)

STAT 141A — Introduction to Statistics Recitation (5 credits)

Taken by many different majors, especially those who analyze or handle large amounts of data.

MATH 110 — Concepts of Arithmetic and Number Systems with Recitation (3 credits)

MATH 110A — Concepts of Arithmetic and Number Systems with Recitation (5 credits)

Taken by K-4 Education, Special Education, and Mid-Level Education majors.

MATH 113A — Concepts of Geometry and Statistics with Recitation (3 credits)

MATH 113A — Concepts of Geometry and Statistics with Recitation (5 credits)

Taken by K-4 Education, Special Education, and Mid-Level Education majors.

If your academic credentials indicate you would benefit from extra help in passing your Foundational Math class, then you can challenge your Math placement using the online Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces (ALEKS) testing system. Contact Karen Davis in the Office of Institutional Effectiveness to obtain the ALEKS information: testing@bloomu.edu

Students in many College of Science and Technology majors will be invited to participate in the ALEKS testing system for course placement. ALEKS uses artificial intelligence to determine your knowledge in a subject. ALEKS then creates an individualized learning plan that guides you to work on material that you are ready to learn. Visit http://Aleks.bloomu.edu and review the Addition Information tab.

If you use ALEKS, then the placement into your first math class at Commonwealth University will be based on your best ALEKS score and your degree program requirements. Specific details are available in your placement testing welcome letter. You should try to finish it within four weeks of receiving your math placement results.

We hope you're excited to start the next phase in your educational journey with us. We look forward to working with you and want to maximize the benefit you receive from our programs. Please contact Ashley Bilinski with Math Placement questions.

Foundational Math Course Placement

(no co-requisite math course requirement) must meet one of the following requirements

MATH SAT >= 510 or MATH ACT >= 19 or HS GPA>= 89 or ALEKS >= 46

If your academic credentials (first 3 criteria) are not met, then you're asked to take ALEKS in your individualized placement letter.
 
Updated Spring 2023

Due to integration, the old Bloomsburg language placement tests were retired at the end of the Spring 2023 semester.

Moving forward as Commonwealth University, the Languages & Cultures Department recommends these testing programs for students to show proficiency in another language:

CLEP                                 

ACTFL OPIc

AVANT Assessments*

These language exams help you earn college credit for languages you already know.

ACTFL OPIc Language Exams

BU’s Testing Center administers the Internet Speaking Test (OPIc). The Oral Proficiency Interview by Computer (OPIc) is an on-demand test that measures your ability to speak in a particular language. Questions are pre-recorded and designed to identify your specific proficiency level. It is a 20-40 minutes virtual conversation conducted online. During the exam you will speak into a headset and hold a conversation with an avatar on the computer. Grading/rating of the exam takes approximately 5 business days. BU’s Testing Center is an “OPEN” test center so anyone may test here.

Languages currently available:
Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Pashto, Persian Farsi, European Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.

Which ACTFL OPIc language tests are accepted

Students Attending Bloomsburg University

The chairperson of BU’s Department of Languages and Cultures works with the Office of the Registrar to determine which tests will be accepted at BU. After the test ends, Bloomsburg University students turn in the completed Approval of Transfer Credit form to the Chairperson of BU’s Department of Languages and Cultures for credits to be applied.

Students Attending Other Institutions

Students attending institutions other than BU may take their ACTFL-OPIc language tests at BU’s Testing Center. Please check your institution’s policy before taking an ACTFL OPIc test to be sure your school will award credit, what score is required, and where credit will be applied.

Test Administration

Each ACTFL OPIc exam has 2 fees.

Fee #1: Exam Fee
Payable to:  Language Testing International (LTI)
www.languagetesting.com

Fee #2: — Payable to:  Commonwealth University of PA – Bloomsburg
This fee is non-refundable.

Click on the gold “Register Online” button at the bottom of this page to register for a seat at BU’s Testing Center. Tests are administered Monday through Friday throughout the year. Upon successful registration you will receive an email confirmation from BU’s Testing Center.

REMINDER: Bring 2 current forms of identification to your appointment. Government-issued identification (passport, driver’s license, or state ID card) are acceptable as Primary ID. Student ID cards are acceptable as Secondary ID

Government-issued identification (passport, driver’s license, or state ID card) is acceptable as the primary ID. Student ID cards are acceptable as secondary ID.

Register Online

In case of illness on test day

Please contact BU’s Testing Center via email or phone so we can alert the proctors.

Email: testing@bloomu.edu

Phone: 570-389-2998

Access ALEKs Quick Start Guide Register to Take ALEKs

Access ALEKs

When ready, proceed to Access ALEKs. You'll need to enter your Commonwealth University username and password.

Click on your “class” (Freshman and Transfer Placement Testing) If it's your first time logging in, then you will be prompted to take a short survey. Click GET STARTED in the sidebar on the left. Complete the survey. After the survey, you'll receive a demo of the Tools Tutorial. Click GET STARTED in the sidebar on the left. Complete the Tools Tutorial. When ready to take the placement test, click on GET STARTED on the left.

ALEKS

Commonwealth University requires a mathematics ability assessment to determine readiness for various courses. Students in particular majors are required to use the ALEKS Placement, Preparation, and Learning system. Other students may choose to use this system to better prepare for classes. The ALEKS placement system covers material from Basic Math through Pre-Calculus and will take approximately 90 minutes to complete. After the assessment, a targeted Prep and Learning Module is available for you to review and better understand this material. The Learning Modules will help you improve your placement and eventual course outcomes.

All students are strongly encouraged to spend several hours using the ALEKS Preparation and Learning Module. Even if you have achieved placement in your desired course, time spent in ALEKS will better prepare you for your upcoming course and ultimately lead to better grades and course material comprehension.

First of all, RELAX. This is an “assessment,” NOT A TEST. The difference is that an assessment is designed to determine what you know. At the end of the ALEKS Placement Assessment, you'll have a much better sense of your strengths and weaknesses in math. You'll then have a chance to work on those weaknesses. There is really no penalty for incorrectly answering a question on the assessment. The most important thing is that you take the assessment seriously and give it an honest effort so that the assessment truly reflects your level of knowledge and math preparedness.

Be honest about your skill level. There is no benefit to cheating on the placement assessment — your only reward will be that you're forced to take a class that's too difficult for your current level of mathematical knowledge. Therefore, while you're taking the assessment, do not consult any other source for help (friends, family, internet, etc.). The purpose of the placement assessment is to give an accurate measure of your current mathematical skills so you'll be successful in your mathematics courses.

Please review Commonwealth University’s academic integrity policy.

Who has to take the ALEKS Placement Assessment?

All College of Science and Technology students who wish to take any of the courses listed below:

  • Math 118 College Algebra (Various Majors)
  • Math 140 Pre-Calculus
  • Math 150 Essentials of Calculus (Biology and Business majors)
  • Math 160 Calculus 1 (Chemistry, Math, Computer Science, or Physics majors)
  • Stat 141 Introduction to Statistics (Biology, Computer Science, and other majors)

Who should take the ALEKS Placement Assessment? Any student who feels our assessment of their mathematical abilities is incorrect or students who want to secure a higher placement to avoid taking extra math classes.

Is there a fee for using ALEKS? Use of ALEKS is included in your student fees. Please take full advantage of this opportunity.

When should I start? You should start utilizing ALEKS as soon as possible.

How long do I have to finish ALEKS? Your college schedule is partly determined by your assessment results. You should finish within four weeks of being notified of our placement procedures. For most, this means sometime in May.

Can I retake the ALEKS Placement Assessment? Yes, you may take up to 5 placement assessments. However, to make each attempt worthwhile, it's important you spend time working in your ALEKS Prep and Learning Module in between placement assessments so that you can improve your skills.

Are ALEKS Placement Assessments proctored? Not at this time. You can take them at home.

Can I retake the ALEKS Placement Assessment immediately? You must wait 72 hours between placement assessments. There's generally no benefit to re-taking the assessment immediately after completing a prior attempt. Unlike the SAT or ACT, you cannot improve your results by simply re-taking the assessment without spending time in the Prep and Learning Module to refresh material you may have forgotten or to learn new material.

Must I work in my ALEKS Prep and Learning Module between placement assessments? Yes, for 5 hours between all placement assessments.

Are placement assessments timed? Yes, you have 4 hours to complete an online placement assessment once it's begun. On campus, you'll be given three hours to complete the placement assessment.

How long will a placement assessment take to complete? Placement assessments require approximately 90 minutes to complete, but the amount of time will vary by student. There will be a maximum of 30 questions.

May I use a calculator while using ALEKS? ALEKS will provide an on-screen calculator if you need one to complete a particular problem. Otherwise, you may not use a calculator.

What happens if I do not complete a placement assessment in the allotted time? If the placement assessment is not proctored, you'll have to restart the assessment. If the incomplete assessment is proctored and timed, you'll be given a placement result, but it may underestimate your true ability. Currently, we're using a non-proctored math placement assessment, so you'll need to start over.

May I use any other resources during a placement assessment? You may only use a pen or pencil, paper, and the resources provided by ALEKS. You may not receive assistance from friends, family, other websites, textbooks, or any other resource not provided by ALEKS. Using outside resources may lead to improper placement and ultimately course failure.

What is my placement result? Your placement result is your percentage mastery on the best assessment. Course placement is determined as follows:

 

Cut Score (%)

Range (%)

Course Placement

≤ 45%

0-45

Corequisite math course in addition to the student’s Foundational Math class. For example, Math Thinking Recitation (MATH 101A) is the corequisite math course that accompanies Math Thinking (MATH 101).

≥ 46%

46-60

Regular Foundational Math courses without any corequisite requirements. Math Thinking, College Algebra, Math for the Health Sciences, Introduction to Statistics, Finite Math, Business, and Econ Math are all Foundational Math courses.  The exact course you take will depend on your major.

≥ 61%

61-75

Precalculus or Essentials of Calculus

≥ 76%

76-100

Calculus 1

A corequisite math course is a math course a student takes in addition to their Foundational Math class. The corequisite class will meet one to two days a week and provides additional support to aid in the student’s understanding of the concepts presented in the linked Foundational Math class.

How long is my placement result valid? Your placement result is valid for your stay with Commonwealth University.

Can I practice using ALEKS before I begin placement? ALEKS will begin with a brief tutorial before your placement begins.

How long do I have access to my Prep and Learning Module? You'll have six months of access from the time that you start using your Prep and Learning module.

Is there an additional fee for my Prep and Learning Module? Access to a Prep and Learning Module is included along with up to five placement assessments.

What are ALEKS Progress Assessments? While working in a Prep and Learning Module, you'll periodically complete progress assessments to solidify your gains in knowledge.

Does progress in an ALEKS Prep and Learning Module count toward placement? No, you must complete a new placement assessment to change your placement result. Click on the placement tab on the upper right of the page from within ALEKS. Only your placement assessment results will be used for course placement.

Can I change to a different Prep and Learning Module later? No, you may only use one Prep and Learning Module. If you're unsure which module to select, use the module recommended by ALEKS.

What if I do not place into the course I wanted? You can use a Prep and Learning Module to review and learn, and you may take another placement assessment to improve your placement result.

I did not place into the class I wanted. Can I take it anyway? No, you must achieve the minimum placement result to take each corresponding class.

What if I was placed into the class I wanted? Congratulations! Continue to use your Prep and Learning Module to improve your chances for success. The placement result above is the minimum preparation required for your course! Take advantage of the targeted review and learning features in ALEKS to get a better grade in your class. We do require you to complete two placement assessments to be scheduled into your desired course.

Where can I get help with ALEKS? support.aleks.com/assess_placement

What link do I use for ALEKS once registered? aleks.bloomu.edu

Whom should I contact with questions? Chair of your department

Who do I contact if all else fails? Math Department Office at 570-389-4500

Students with Disabilities

Students who require accommodations (i.e. readers, scribes) and have documentation, must contact University Disability Services, Denise Recla to complete the ALEKS placement assessment. All students have 24 hours to complete the ALEKS assessment, so an extended time accommodation is not being offered for this placement assessment.   

Certified Anticoagulation Care Provider (CACP) Exam

About the CACP Exam

For complete details about the CACP credentialing process, please download the CACP Candidate Handbook.

Preparation for the Examination

The exam content is based primarily on national recommendations and guidelines from nationally-recognized authorities in antithrombotic therapy. For additional details and complete application instructions, please download the CACP Candidate Handbook.

Exam Registration

The CACP exam is offered approximately two to three times per month. The CACP exam must be taken at an approved testing center. The majority of the approved testing centers belong to the National College Testing Association. If you are approved to sit for the CACP exam, your approval notification email will contain instructions for locating an approved testing center and making an appointment to take your CACP exam. Bloomsburg University’s Test Center is an approved CACP testing site.

ID Requirements

Government-issued, picture ID with signature containing both your photograph and signature (driver’s license, passport book, state ID card).

Payment options for registering online are Visa or MasterCard.

Upon registration you will receive an email confirmation. Print your confirmation receipt and bring it with you to your test appointment.

Register Online

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) Exam

Why take CLEP Exams?

  • To save time and money toward degree completion
  • To bypass prerequisites and register for upper-level courses better suited to your educational needs and abilities

About CLEP Exams

The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) helps you earn college credit for what you already know by earning qualifying scores on any of 33 introductory-level college subject examinations. You could save hundreds, even thousands, of dollars toward your degree.

BU’s Testing Center is an “OPEN” test center, anyone may test here. CLEP is available to students from other schools or those in the military.

Which CLEP tests are accepted at Bloomsburg University?

BU’s Office of the Registrar is responsible for determining which CLEP tests will be accepted. Please visit the BU Registrar’s website for more information.

Which CLEP tests are accepted at my University?

Please check your institution’s CLEP policy before taking a CLEP test to be sure your school will award credit, what score is required, and where credit will be applied.

Cost: There are two fees per CLEP exam

$90 — payable to the College Board/CLEP before registering for a seat in BU’s Testing Center. Complete payment through your College Board Account. This generates a TICKET ID#. Then, register for a seat in BU’s Testing Center.

$43.50 — BU’s non-refundable testing fee. You will receive an email confirmation of your appointment after registering online.

Remember to print out your CLEP registration ticket and bring it with you to your confirmed test appointment. The TICKET ID# is required to start your exam.

ID Requirements

Bring (1) government-issued picture ID containing both your photograph and signature: Example - driver’s license, passport or state ID card.

Registration Information/Test Dates

Exam times are available Monday through Friday, year-round.

Register Online

Why take DSST Exams?

  • To save time and money toward degree completion
  • To bypass prerequisites and register for upper-level courses better suited to your educational needs and abilities

About DSST Exams

If experience is the world’s greatest teacher, then your experiences may well qualify you for college credit. The nationally recognized DSST Credit-By-Exam Program gives students the opportunity to get college credit for learning acquired outside the traditional classroom. With more than 30 exam titles in college subject areas such as Social Sciences, Math, Applied Technology, Business, Physical Sciences, and Humanities, DSST exams shorten the pathway to graduation while reducing college costs.

DSST exams offer students a cost-effective time-saving way to use knowledge acquired outside the classroom from personal research, on-the-job training, independent study, work or military field experience to accomplish their educational goals.

Which DSST tests are accepted at Bloomsburg University?

BU’s Office of the Registrar is responsible for determining which DSST tests will be accepted. Please visit the BU Registrar’s website for more information.

Which DSST tests are accepted at my University?

Please check your institution’s DSST policy before taking a DSST test to be certain your school will award credit, what score is required to pass, and where credit will be applied.
 

Cost:  There are two fees per DSST exam

Fee #1:          $43.50 is Bloomsburg University’s non-refundable proctoring fee.
                      Sign up online at www.bloomu.edu/testing

Fee # 2:         $100 = the DSST exam fee (bring your credit card to the appointment)

ID Requirements

Bring (1) government-issued picture ID containing your photograph and signature.
Examples include:  driver’s license, state ID card, or passport.

Registration Information / Test Dates

DSST exams are available Monday – Friday, year-round at Bloomsburg’s test center.
 

Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) Written Test

About the EIPA Written Test

The EIPA Written Test is a comprehensive multiple-choice test that evaluates the interpreter’s understanding of information that is critical to performing with students in an education setting. The test consists of 177 questions and takes approximately one and a half to three hours to complete. This computer-based test is administered through the Internet. A passing score on the EIPA Written Test is not needed in order to take the EIPA Performance Assessment.

Registration Information/Test Dates

Current information about test dates and registration is available here: EIPA

Fees

There are two fees per exam: the test fee and the proctoring fee.
Test Fee -- payable online to EIPA at the time of registration.

You will need your EIPA receipt to complete BU’s online registration for a seat in the Testing Center. Remember to print out your EIPA receipt and bring it with you to your confirmed test appointment.

BU Proctoring Fee – payable online when you register for a seat in BU’s Testing Center. This fee is non-refundable. The payment options for registering online are Visa or MasterCard. Upon successful registration you will receive an email confirmation. Print your confirmation receipt and bring it with you to your test appointment.

ID Requirements

Government-issued, picture ID with signature containing both your photograph and signature (driver’s license, passport book, state ID card). Upon registration you will receive an email confirmation. Print your confirmation receipt and bring it with you to your test appointment.

Register Online

Miller Analogies Test (MAT) Exam

About the MAT Exam

The Miller Analogies Test is required for admission by some graduate schools. The MAT is considered a measure of high-level cognitive function and measures an individual's logical and analytical reasoning through the use of partial analogies.

The MAT requires a broad knowledge of Western culture covering science, music, literature, philosophy, mathematics, art, and history. Success on the MAT requires a nuanced and cultivated vocabulary.

MAT Cost

$93.50 payable when registering online with MasterCard or Visa.

ID Requirements

TWO forms of unexpired ID are required for admission.

Primary ID: Government-issued, picture ID with signature containing both your photograph and signature (driver’s license, passport book, state ID card).

Secondary ID: Student ID card, Credit card, or library card.

Estimated Length of Exam Appointment

Plan to arrive at the Testing Center at least 15 minutes before your confirmed test appointment to allow time for the check-in process. The entire appointment, from beginning to end, takes about an hour and a half (1.5 hours).

Registration Information/Test Dates

Exam times are available Monday through Friday. Payment options for registering online are Visa or MasterCard. Upon registration you will receive an email confirmation. Print your confirmation receipt and bring it with you to your test appointment.

Register Online

 

Bloomsburg University’s Testing Center provides test proctoring services to students and community members taking online courses at other colleges or universities who need a local site to take their exams.

Tests are only administered on weekdays and non-refundable fees apply. We are a member of the National College Testing Association's Proctoring Network — many schools now require an NCTA CCTC member to proctor their exams.

Arrangements with Your School

It is the examinee's responsibility to notify their instructor of the date and time the test will be administered, and to follow up to make sure that BU’s Testing Center has received the exam(s), directions and restrictions information at least one business day prior to the test appointment.

If test materials are to be mailed back to your school and the school does not provide a paid-return envelope, examinees must bring a pre-addressed, pre-paid envelope for materials to be returned to your school.

About Proctor Consent Forms

If your school requires a proctor consent form, complete their form with this Proctor information:

CONTACT PERSON: Kathy Kollar-Valovage
TITLE: Test Center Coordinator
LOCATION: BU Testing Center
ADDRESS: Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
411 Lightstreet Road
Bloomsburg, PA 17815

EMAIL: testing@bloomu.edu

Proctoring Cost

Each appointment costs $43.50 for a 3-hour time block, with a minimum time block of 3 hours required.

Test Dates

Exam times are available Monday through Friday.

How to Register

  • If your school requires one, complete their Proctor Consent Form.
  • Send the form to our Test Center via email testing@bloomu.edu.
  • Go online to our website to schedule your exam and pay the proctor fee.
  • Once you have registered online, you will receive an email confirmation of your appointment. Send this notification to your school/professor so they know you have a test proctoring appointment scheduled.
  • One week before your scheduled appointment, send an email to testing@bloomu.edu to see if the exam has arrived at our testing center.
  • If the exam has NOT arrived, contact your school/professor to ensure the exam is sent to our testing center prior to your scheduled appointment.

Registration


Parking at BU Test Center

A limited number of parking spaces are available behind the building for those using the test center. Visitor parking is also available on campus. Pick up the visitor parking pass at the Test Center.

Arrive Early

Plan to arrive at the Testing Center at least 15 minutes before your confirmed test appointment to allow time for the check-in process.

ID Requirements

One form of unexpired Government-issued, picture ID with signature is required for admission.
Example: Driver’s license, passport book, or State ID card.

NOTE: If you encounter an emergency and are unable to keep your scheduled appointment, please contact BU’s Test Center as soon as possible via email (testing@bloomu.edu) or by phone 570-389-5294.

Special Information:

  • We do not notify you when tests arrive.
  • Any test not taken within the time period determined by the credit-granting institution is returned as requested by that institution.
  • Paper/Pencil exams are mailed back to the originating institution following the exam. If the sponsoring school does not provide postage-paid return envelopes, the examinee is responsible for covering the cost of returning test materials to their school.
  • Examinees who require accommodations for a documented disability must contact the Test Center Coordinator at least 2 full weeks in advance of a requested test date to make special arrangements and provide the required documentation.

Payment options for registering online are Visa or MasterCard.

Upon registration you will receive an email confirmation. Print your confirmation receipt and bring it with you to your test appointment.

Due to university integration, the Writing Placement process is currently under review.

 

About University Assessments

BU’s Testing Center proctors university assessments for students enrolled at Bloomsburg University on behalf of academic departments.

Typically, academic departments need to assess students’ baseline knowledge before beginning their course of study and again at the end of the program to determine how well the curriculum has educated you on the various concepts, theories, and facts within your discipline.

If you found this page, you are in the group of students participating in a university assessment this year. Academic departments also use the information to identify areas where they can improve instruction and/or possibly modify the curriculum, to obtain funding and support for our students, and to demonstrate program effectiveness required for university accreditation.

Your participation in taking an assessment is greatly appreciated.

Proctoring Cost

There is no fee for taking a university assessment.

Arrive Early

Plan to arrive at the Testing Center at least 15 minutes before your confirmed test appointment to allow time for the check-in process.

ID Requirements

One form of unexpired Government-issued, picture ID is required for admission.

Examples: Driver’s license, passport book, State ID card, or BU ID card.

 

Appointment Confirmation

Upon registration, you will receive an email confirmation. Print your confirmation receipt and bring it with you to your test appointment.

Register Online

Parking, Policies, and Resources

Parking passes are required when visiting campus

Please pick up a free visitor's parking pass at any of these locations:

  • University Police, attached to the Andruss Library
  • Carver Hall, Penn Street
  • At the BU Testing Center, 411 Lightstreet Rd.

BU's Test Center is located at 411 Lightstreet Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815

The entrance to the test center is in the BACK of the building.

Parking is available behind the building, as well as on campus.

Directions to Campus

  • Photo ID is required for all testing.
  • Only exam candidates are allowed into the testing room.
  • Testing Center staff cannot watch unattended children. Make childcare arrangements prior to arriving for your test appointment.
  • Food and beverages are not permitted in the testing room.
  • Electronic devices, mechanical pencils and personal items must be stored outside the testing room in the lockers provided.
  • Examinees may not take notes out of the testing room.
  • Calculators are permitted for specific tests. Personal calculators will be inspected before use is permitted.
  • Open book/open note testing is only permitted for authorized tests.
  • Once a test is issued it must be completed in one sitting.
  • Different testing programs have different rules.
  • Talking is not allowed in the testing room.
  • Videotaping of exam administrations is conducted.
  • Acts of dishonesty are subject to disciplinary action and will be reported.
  • If you smoke or wear excessive perfume or cologne or exhibit and strong-smelling odors on the day of your exam you may be asked to reschedule your exam. These odors may be disruptive to other examinees and those with allergies.
  • Please complete the Testing Center Comment Card so we may improve our service.

If classes are compressed or cancelled, offices stay open

Test Center will be open.

If the university is closed

Test Center is closed.

Message Outlets

Along with BU's Facebook and Twitter, you can learn about weather impact on university hours at the following:

  • Be Safe Hotline 570-389-2723
  • University Police 570-389-4168
  • WNEP-TV (16), WBRE-TV (28), WYOU-TV (22), WHLM (AM 930), WKOK (AM 1070)

BU Testing Center
411 Lightstreet Road
Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Questions? testing@bloomu.edu

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Additional Resources

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