Welcome to Testing Services at Arkansas Tech University! We're here to help you succeed, whether you're just getting started, working toward your degree, or preparing to graduate. Testing Services offers a variety of exams to support you every step of the way.
Testing Services is here to support you on your academic journey, from your first semester to graduation, by offering a variety of testing services to help you stay on track. Our office plays a key role in recruitment, retention, and graduation by administering exams that meet your needs. We’re located in the Doc Bryan Student Services Building, Suite 211. If you have any questions about our services, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re happy to help!
Testing Services offers a variety of exams to support your academic journey, from your first semester to graduation and beyond. Whether you're looking to meet placement requirements, earn credit, or take the next step in your career, we’ve got you covered. Take a look at the tests we offer and let us know if you have any questions.
Arkansas Tech University (ATU) uses the ACCUPLACER® exam test to help evaluate your skill levels in reading, writing, and mathematics and place you in the appropriate courses. Ready to take the test? Click the link below for more information.
The ACT is a college admissions test designed to measure a student’s readiness for college level coursework. Arkansas Tech University (ATU) accepts the ACT for admissions, scholarships, and course placement purposes.
The ACT On Campus is available to Arkansas Tech University (ATU) to administer to students who were unable to test on a national ACT test date. Students should register for and take the national ACT on one of the six national test dates offered during the academic year, utilizing the ACT On Campus only as a last recourse. Scores from this exam are valid only at ATU and are not transferable to any other institution or agency by transcript or any other means.
ATU is required to limit ACT On Campus testing to students who have enrolled, have been admitted, or have officially applied to the university. Scores from the exam are reported only to ATU for admission, course placement, and advising purposes. Students must take the exam in its entirety. Students attempting to raise an individual test score (for example, math or English) in order to avoid remediation should take the ACCUPLACER exam.
ACT places these additional restrictions upon administration of the ACT On Campus:
ACT permits students to take the ACT up to twelve times. The ACT On Campus is counted toward this total.
The ACT On Campus testing year runs November 1 through September 30. ACT On Campus testing will not be conducted on any of the six regularly scheduled national ACT test dates. The ACT On Campus is available to be scheduled and administered upon request. ACT On Campus test scores from January will be accepted for ATU academic scholarship purposes. Test dates are available by appointment only. Please allow for adequate time for scheduling.
Students who meet the eligibility requirements for the ACT On Campus must complete the registration form to schedule an exam. After the form is submitted, the Test Coordinator or a designated staff member will contact the student via email to confirm the registration and request any additional information if needed.
The Test Coordinator/designee will administer the exam consistent with all ACT policies and procedures as documented in the ACT Administration Manual. Exams will be scored with results provided to students the day following the test no later than 3:00 p.m.
Test Accommodations
Students requiring test accommodations due to a disability should submit their request
to the Office of Disability Services at least 30 days before the desired test date
in order to allow adequate time to review the request and any associated documentation.
Documentation may be submitted by mail, email, fax, or dropped off in person.
Disability Services
Doc Bryan Student Services Building
1605 Coliseum Drive, Suite 141
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-0302
Fax (479) 968-0375
email: disabilities@atu.edu
The ATI TEAS® is a multiple-choice exam that checks your skills in reading, math, science, and English to see how ready you are for nursing or health science programs.
The Praxis® tests are taken by individuals entering the teaching profession as part of the certification process required by many states and professional licensing organizations.
The CLEP exam lets you earn college credit by showing what you already know in certain subject areas. If you pass, you can skip some introductory courses and save time and money. To learn more about the CLEP exams offered and how to register, click the learn more button below.
Testing Services offers proctoring services for members of our community needing to take exams for other institutions.
The cost is $30 per test, for each paper & pencil or computer-based test administered.
To schedule a exam, please call Testing Services at (479) 968-0308, or send an email request to testingservices@atu.edu .
Cash payment is made at Student Accounts in Brown Hall, Suite 241.
Credit or Debit payment is made via online kiosk in the Testing Services office prior to the start of your exam.
Registration must be made at least two (2) weeks in advance of taking the test to ensure a reserved spot.
For more information about our proctoring services, contact the Testing Services Coordinator at (479) 968-0308.
The Instructor Portal is available to faculty with students registered through the
Office of Disability Services.
Through the portal, you can view upcoming scheduled exams, upload test materials,
and manage other important testing details.
Please review the step-by-step guide for submitting the exam instructions for each of your course sections.
Guide to Submit Exam Instructions
Below is the link to step by step instructions to add accommodations for a student in Blackboard.
Adding Accommodations for a Student in Blackboard
Students and instructors should review these requirements carefully to ensure cue sheets are approved and available for use during exams.
Memory Aid/Cue Sheet Accommodation Guidance
Testing Services proctors tests for ATU students who have been approved to make up an exam missed for reasons such as illness, attendance at official university events, or other rare but significant circumstances. Testing Services should only be utilized in cases where instructors are unable to administer the make up exam during their office hours. Testing Services does not serve as a general testing location for students outside these circumstances or for disciplinary reasons (e.g., if a faculty member suspects academic dishonesty). In those cases, the matter should be handled through the academic integrity process rather than through our office.
The Instructor Request Form below must be submitted by the instructor, not the student, in order for Testing Services to proctor make-up exams or other instructor-requested exam administrations.
In the event of bad weather, please visit the Arkansas Tech news website, for updates. If the ATU campus is closed due to inclement weather, Testing Services will be closed as well.
If the campus is open but the weather is deteriorating, we will attempt to administer all scheduled tests. Again, please remember that your personal safety, as well as the safety of ATU staff members, is much more important than a test administration. We reserve the right to cancel scheduled tests if road conditions are too dangerous for staff members to safely report to the office or may have to risk their safety in order to return to their homes after administering a test.
If you are registered to sit for a national standardized exam (for example, the ACT or Praxis), you should call the national testing company for updates, or check their website, regarding whether or not your test center is open. Contact information for the testing company should be on your admission ticket.
If a national standardized exam is cancelled due to inclement weather, the testing company makes the decision as to whether or not a makeup date will be offered. Testing companies generally publish rescheduled test dates on their websites. Please check directly with the testing company for specific information.
Individuals are urged to place their personal safety first. Please do not endanger yourself or others by driving in unsafe conditions, even if the campus is open.
Whether you are considering applying for admission, are currently enrolled and working toward your academic goals, or are visiting campus to complete professional testing required by your career field, we are here to support you every step of the way.
Our mission is to create a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible environment where every individual feels respected and empowered. From providing secure, professional testing experiences to ensuring equitable access to university programs and services through reasonable accommodations, our staff is committed to helping you succeed.
Testing Services offers a wide range of exams, including national standardized tests, placement exams, certification tests, and more. We strive to maintain a comfortable and secure testing environment that promotes fairness and integrity.
Disability Services partners with faculty and staff to provide academic and programmatic accommodations for students and promote accessibility across campus. If you have a documented disability or suspect you may benefit from accommodations, we encourage you to reach out early in your academic journey so we can work together to remove barriers to your success.
We are proud to be part of a university that values diversity and student achievement. It is our privilege to serve you, and we look forward to being a part of your Arkansas Tech family.
If you have questions, need assistance, or want to learn more about our services, please don’t hesitate to contact us or stop by our offices. We’re here to help.
Warm regards,
Ashlee Leavell, M.S.
Assistant Dean for Student Wellness and Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Doc Bryan, Suite 211
Email: testingservices@atu.edu
Phone: (479) 968-0308
Fax: (479) 968-0375
TTY Services: (479) 964-3290
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
