University Testing Center

The University Testing Center provides a secure, accessible testing environment that promotes academic integrity and facilitates student success by adhering to the NCTA Professional Standards and Guidelines.

We also provide information about and administer tests for undergraduate admissions, course placement, credit by examination, professional and graduate school admissions, and language proficiency exams and offer proctoring services for correspondence exams.

All tests given by the University Testing Center can be scheduled by contacting us directly or by registering online through the Test Request Form.

Foreign Language Testing

WebCAPE Placement for Foreign Language and Credit Option

Students who wish to enroll in a modern foreign language (Spanish, French or German) course at ACU are strongly encouraged to take a WebCAPE placement test. The WebCAPE is designed for students who have taken foreign language classes in high school or “picked it up” either from living abroad or through family heritage. Taking this exam will allow for more accurate course placement based on the student’s ability and could allow a student to skip introductory foreign language classes to enroll in more advanced courses.

Please note: no immediate credit is granted with WebCAPE exams. To earn immediate course credit, a student must take and pass the CLEP exam. However, students who are considering a foreign language minor or who need to fulfill language requirements for a BA degree have the option to earn course credit when this test is combined with taking a subsequent foreign language course.

Students who have never taken a college-level course in French, German or Spanish or accrued foreign language credit via CLEP, AP or dual credit are eligible for the WebCAPE credit option. If you are interested in pursuing this option, please follow the steps below:

• Take the WebCAPE test online at your convenience. No proctor is necessary.
• Receive your placement.
• Register for the appropriate course based on your placement results.
• Receive a grade of B or higher in the course.
• Petition for WebCAPE credit by completing the Petition to Receive Foreign Language Credit form.

For example: If you take the WebCAPE exam and are placed into SPAN 221, then receive a grade of B in the 221 class, you will be granted credit for SPAN 111 and 112. (A credit-by-exam posting fee of $50 per course will apply for all retroactive credit posted to a student’s transcript.)

If you take the recommended course and do not earn a grade of B or higher, you will not be granted credit for the underlying courses you skipped.

The WebCAPE placement exam can be taken a maximum of two times. The highest placement score will be honored.

The WebCAPE cost of $10 is due at the time of registration. Additionally, a $10 administration fee will be charged to the student’s ACU account. The exam is not timed, but it generally takes 20-30 minutes to complete. Scores and suggested placements are available upon completion of the test. The student should print the last page and keep it for their records.

GPS Exam

JMC Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Exam

This is an objective examination required of certain students who have selected majors within the journalism and mass communication (JMC) department. Students scoring below 70 must take JMC 101 (Grammar for Journalists) or do significant remedial work before retaking the test. Students who score 24 or higher on ACT English or 590 or higher on SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing are exempt. This test can be taken through the University Testing Center.

Following these guidelines will help ensure you have a smooth testing experience:

• Make an appointment online at the links below; in-person by visiting Hardin Administration Building room 118; or by calling 325-674-2517.
• If you need to cancel a testing appointment, please notify us at least 24 hours in advance.

What to expect when you arrive for your test:

• Arrive 5-10 minutes before your appointment.
• You must present a valid photo ID upon check-in (school ID, driver’s license, passport, etc.).
• Personal belongings such as backpacks, books and notes are not permitted in the testing room and will need to stay in the designated locker area of the lobby.
• Electronic devices such as cell phones and smartwatches must be turned off and placed in an area designated by the testing staff.

University Testing

To take a placement test, CLEP test, or exam required for department admission, submit a Test Request Form. Once your form has been received, testing center staff will confirm your appointment via email within 24 hours (excluding weekends and university holidays). Please read your confirmation email carefully to ensure you have reviewed all information regarding your appointment.

Payment can be made via exact cash or check, or the fee can be charged to your Banner account to be paid online. Please indicate the payment method when you check in to your appointment.

Alpha Testing

Students who are part of the Alpha Scholars program and have testing accommodations can arrange to take their course tests at the Testing Center. To do this, schedule an appointment for Alpha Testing at least 5 days before the date of the exam. The booking website will not allow appointments to be made in the current week due to the 5-day policy.

If you have missed the deadline and need to submit a late request, email acutesting@acu.edu. Your request will be reviewed, and testing center staff will contact you within 24 hours (excluding weekends and university holidays).

If you are approved for extended time, that time will be accounted for by testing center staff. To maintain test security and integrity, students are not permitted to extend past the allotted time.