Testing Center
The Testing Center is operated by the Office of
Student Success and Advising and is located in the Main Building room 280.
Tests are conducted in our state of the art testing room with 12
computer stations. The following tests can be scheduled and taken at
the Testing Center:
- Placement exams for English, Reading, Math,
and Foreign Language (Spanish, French, and German)
- Computer C100 test out exams
- DANTES subject exams
- Independent Study exams
- Classroom make-up and Disability Services exams
Appointments are necessary to take any
test
DANTES, Independent Study, Special Needs,
or Make-up exams:
Please call 765-455-9395 to schedule .
Rules for taking an exam in the Testing
Center:
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1. You will need to
bring
and show a picture ID of yourself to the Test Center proctor
upon arrival for the test (you will not be able to take ANY test
if you do not have a picture ID -
no exceptions) Government issued
picture ID's can be obtained at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles
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2. No children, parents, or
friends are allowed in the testing area during the exam
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3. No food or drinks are allowed in the exam
room
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4. No bags, backpacks, cell phones, purses, or
calculators are allowed in the exam room. If the test requires a
calculator one will be provided for you by the Testing Center. A
12" x 12" locker will be provided for you to lock your items
up. If your items will not fit in the locker please leave them
in your car. Turn off cell phones left in bags.
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5. No paper, pencils, pens, flash drives, CD's,
or use of the internet are allowed in the exam room, unless
specifically allowed for an exam.
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Security cameras are activated in the exam room
and testers are monitored at all times.
Placement Tests
All first-time students need to take the
appropriate placement tests. The tests required are listed on the
admissions letter. These tests should be taken prior to orientation.
Students will either take all placements tests
(English, Reading, and Math) or Math only. If you are not sure which
ones you will need to take you can check your admissions letter or
call your advisor to determine which test is appropriate.
The test scores are a guide to assist students
and their advisor in selecting the appropriate level class to enroll
in for their skill level.
The English, reading, and mathematics
examinations take approximately two and one-half hours. The tests
are timed, and no student will be admitted to the testing room after
a specific test has begun. The math placement test should
be taken preceding the semester that enrollment in math is
anticipated.
Foreign Language Placement Exam
Students may take a foreign language exam to
determine what class they should register for. The foreign language placement test is required for
students who wish to continue study in a foreign language (Spanish,
French, German) in which they have had previous instruction. If you
plan to start with the beginning class at IU Kokomo you do not need
to take the foreign language placement exam.
Because test results will not be available on the
day the test is taken, new students should complete the placement
tests at least two weeks prior to the registration time. Students
should check with their advisors for their scores. Do not call the
Testing Center for test results.
Placement testing is available on the
following days/times: Monday & Wednesday at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday &
Thursday at 9:00 a.m. Additional times may be added as needed
Computer (CSCI-C 100) Test out
Students who are interested in testing out of
this 1 credit hour freshman level course should review the
information at the following website before registering to
take the exam:
http://www.iuk.edu/~konims/Files/C100.pdf
DANTES Tests
Students who are interested in taking DANTES
subject exams must check with their advisor first to determine if
the credits are accepted for their major.
DANTES tests are completed online. Students must
have a credit card (VISA, MasterCard, or American Express) and pay
online for the $80.00 DANTES fee. Each test also requires the
student to pay $20.00 for a proctoring fee (check or money order
made payable to IU Kokomo only).
Students are allowed two hours to complete the
test. The student will get immediate results for the test. Official
results are sent from DANTES to IU Kokomo in approximately 2-3
weeks.
DANTES tests are given on Monday-Friday between 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Students are allowed two hours for
each test but must be done by 5:00 p.m. Evening hours available as
needed
Independent Study Exams
Students who are taking IU Independent Study
courses are able to take their proctored tests at the Testing
Center. There is no cost to the student if it is an IU Independent
Study test. Students must following the instructions sent with their
materials for scheduling their test. If the course is offered by
another institution other than IU, students will be charged a $20
proctoring fee and is payable by check or money order to IU Kokomo
at the time they take their test.
Independent Study tests are given on
Monday-Friday between 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Students are allowed two hours for
each test but must be done by 5:00 p.m. Evening hours available as
needed
Make-up Exams
Make-up exams are usually scheduled by the
instructor via email or in person with at least a 48 hour notice to
the Testing Center. The instructor will complete a form that will
give the instructor's name, student's name, date/time of exam, class
number, length of exam, any special instructions, and what the student
is allowed to use during the exam.
Disability Services Testing
Disability Services testing is approved through
the Career Services/Disabilities office. Students need to contact the office at
765-455-9301 to gain approval and arrangements for Disability
Services
testing.
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If you have questions regarding testing please
call 765-455-9395.
