Welcome to Testing Services at the University of West Florida!
University Testing Services' role is to advance UWF's mission, vision, and priorities by providing the University, northwest Florida and southeast Alabama communities standardized testing services which meets the needs of its clients. This web site provides links to national and state examinations offered on campus at the University of West Florida.
About Testing Services
UWF Testing Services is committed to providing the University and broader community the most technologically advanced standardized testing services available. As part of the Center for Academic Success, UWF Testing Services serves the University and other entities by providing information and test administration services for UWF faculty and students as well as numerous standardized examination programs. Our main office is located in Building 21, room 120.
Testing Services administers examinations required for admission to colleges, graduate and professional schools as well as many other specialty examinations. Examples include the ACT, SAT, CLEP, GRE, MAT, LSAT, and TOEFL. We also offer proctored exam service for students enrolled in other institutions, UWF students enrolled in online courses, as well as other certification or licensure exams.
In addition, UWF has a computer-based test center. Part of the testing space is exclusively contracted with Educational Testing Service to administer, via computer, the GRE, TOEFL, PRAXIS and other computer-based examinations. Additional space is used to administer other computer-based exams such as the CLEP, CLA/CP, MAT and others. A separate room with test stations provides a location for special testing sessions when a private session or special equipment is required for a disabled candidate.
This secure facility has 14 PC test stations, and audio/video monitoring. A separate room with two test stations provides a location for special testing sessions when a private session or special equipment is required for a candidate who needs accommodations.
Hours vary with each testing program. Contact Testing Services for specific hours and information.
Contact Us
Building 21, Suite 120
11000 University Pkwy
Pensacola, FL 32514
(850) 473-7340
testing@uwf.edu
Testing Services Hours
Monday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday*: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
*Saturday hours only when exams are scheduled*
On-Campus Directions
From 9 Mile Road and University Parkway
From Highway 90 and Campus Drive
You must get a visitor's parking pass from the Visitor Center in Parking Lot A or you risk being fined by University Parking.
Quick Links
ACT Assessment - National Testing
UWF administers the ACT on the following dates. Please check the ACT web site for test fee information. There are additional fees for late registration, standby testing, and other services and products. More specific information about the test and programs can be found online at the ACT web site.
| 2017-2018 National Test Dates at UWF | |
|---|---|
| TEST Dates at UWF |
See below for registration deadlines |
| September 9, 2017 | |
| October 28, 2017 | |
| April 14, 2018 | |
| June 9, 2018 | |
Test Dates in the U.S., U.S. Territories, and Canada
| Test Date | Registration Deadline | (Late Fee Required) |
|---|---|---|
| September 9, 2017 | August 4, 2017 | August 5 - August 18, 2017 |
| October 28, 2017 | September 22, 2017 | September 23 - October 10, 2017 |
| December 9, 2017 | November 3, 2017 | November 4 - 26, 2017 |
| February 10, 2018 | January 12, 2018 | January 13 - 19, 2018 |
| April 14, 2018 | March 9, 2018 | March 10 - 26, 2018 |
| June 9, 2018 | May 4, 2018 | May 5 - 18, 2018 |
| July 14, 2018 | June 15, 2018 | June 16-22, 2018 |
CHES - Certified Health Education Specialists
CLA/CP - Certified Legal Assistant/Certified Paralegal Examinations
The NALA Certifying Board for Paralegals is responsible for content, standards and administration of the Certified Paralegal Program. Beginning in the Fall of 2010, the Certified Paralegal Exam moved to computer based testing, and is offered in over 200 universities, community colleges, and private testing centers. The examination is dividied into five sections: Communications, Ethics, Legal Research, Judgment and Analytical Ability, and Substantive Law. The UWF Testing Center is a Non-ACT Testing Center, and has been approved as a test site for the Certified Paralegal Exams. For information on eligibility requirements and submitting the application to test, refer to the NALA website.
Once your application has been approved, you will receive the Authorization to Test Information Packet which will provide details about registering with the UWF Test Center. You will be instructed to contact the Testing Center to schedule an appointment and pay the appointment sitting fee. The testing windows and deadlines are:
| Examination Dates | Application Filing Deadlines | Late Application Filing Deadlines ($25 Late Filing Fee) |
|---|---|---|
| January | December 1 | December 10 |
| May | April 1 | April 10 |
| September | August 1 | August 10 |
For more specific information on available examination dates, fees, and how to schedule an appointment to test at UWF, refer to the Certified Paralegal Exam Payment Form (pdf).
CLEP - College-Level Examination Program
CLEP is the mostly widely accepted credit-by-examination program in the country. The CLEP examinations are offered by the College Board, a non-profit membership organization that provides tests and other educational services for students, schools, and colleges. The heart of CLEP is a series of examinations, each 90 minutes long, that allow you to demonstrate your knowledge in a wide range of subjects. You can choose from 34 different examinations. The CLEP exams are administered via computer throughout the year.
Students desiring to earn credit at UWF through CLEP need to verify eligibility to earn possible UWF credit prior to registering for an exam. To view the courses you can get credit for please view the CLEP Credit (pdf). The test fee is $80.00 for each CLEP exam, plus a $25.00 UWF Service Fee per test date.
At UWF, test dates are BY APPOINTMENT on computer. Call the Testing Office for the days and hours the CLEP is available for administration, and the registration procedures.
FTCE & FELE - Florida Teach Certification Exams & Florida Educational Leadership Exams
In order to register for the FTCE examinations or the FELE exam, an applicant must complete the appropriate registration application found in the "Certification Examinations for Florida Educators Registration Bulletin" or on the web. Fees vary depending on which exams, and how many, are registered for. The State has a web site for potential teachers at http://www.fl.nesinc.com/. UWF is not a designated test center. Check the web site for available testing centers.
GMAT - Graduate Management Admission Testing
The GMAT is designed to help graduate schools of business assess the qualifications of applicants for advanced study in business and management. The GMAT is now administered as a computer-adaptive test (CAT) throughout North America and in many others parts of the world. More specific information about the test and programs can be found online at the GMAT web site. UWF is not a designated test center. Please visit the GMAT web site for all information.
GRE - Graduate Record Examination
The GRE is typically used as an admissions test for graduate-level programs. The examinations include the General Test, and Subject Tests in several subject areas. More specific information concerning the GRE tests can be found at the GRE web site.
The GRE revised General Test, launching in August 2011, is administered via computer throughout North America and in many other parts of the world. UWF now administers the exam year-round at its computer-based test center by appointment. Visit the GRE web site to schedule a test at our Testing Center.
The Subject Tests are still administered paper-pencil. More specific information about the test and programs, fees, and deadlines can be found online at the GRE web site. UWF is a test center for the Subject Tests on the following dates:
| 2016-2017 GRE Subject Test Dates at UWF | ||
|---|---|---|
| Test Date: | Regular Registration Deadline: | Late Deadline: |
| 09/17/16 | 08/12/16 | 08/19/16 |
| 10/29/16 | 09/23/16 | 09/30/16 |
| 04/08/17 | 03/03/17 | 03/10/17 |
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LSAT - Law School Admission Test
The Law School Admission Test is a half-day standardized test required for admission to LSAC-member law schools. The LSAT provides a standard measure of acquired reading and verbal reasoning skills that law schools can use as one of several factors in assessing applicants. More specific information about the test and programs can be found online at the Law Services web site. UWF administers the LSAT on the following dates:
| 2016-2017 LSAT Test Dates at UWF | ||
|---|---|---|
| Test Date: | REGULAR Registration Deadline: |
LATE Registration Deadline: |
| September 24, 2016 | August 10 | check web site or bulletin |
| December 3, 2016 | October 18 | check web site or bulletin |
| February 4, 2017 | December 21 | check web site or bulletin |
MAT - Miller Analogies Test
The Miller Analogies Test (MAT) is a high-level test of analytical ability that requires the solution of problems stated as analogies. The test measures your ability to recognize relationships between ideas, your fluency in the English language, and your general knowledge of the humanities, natural sciences, mathematics, and social sciences. The MAT is used by many graduate programs to identify candidates for admission. It is recommended that candidates go to the MAT website to make certain they have the most current information.
UWF now administers the computer-based exam year-round at its computer-based test center by appointment. Call for hours and other information at (850) 473-7340, or view this MAT Registration Form for additional information.
MCAT - Medical College Admission Test
The MCAT is developed by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) in cooperation with its member U.S. medical schools. The MCAT assesses mastery of basic concepts in biology, chemistry (general and organic), and physics; facility with scientific problem solving and critical thinking; and writing skills. The goal of the MCAT is to help admission committees predict which of their candidates will be successful in medical school. The MCAT is given in April and August of each year at established test centers (UWF is not a test center). If you register during the late registration period, there is an additional fee. Additional information about the test can be found online at the AAMC web site.
SAT & SAT Subject Tests
SAT & SAT Subject Tests
Many colleges require SAT scores as part of your admission application. Many colleges may require or recommend one or more SAT Subject Tests for admission or placement. Check the requirements of colleges you are considering before you decide which tests to take. More specific information about the tests and programs can be found online at the College Board web site. UWF administers the SAT and SAT Subject Tests on the following dates:
U.S. SAT Test Dates 2017-18
U.S. deadlines apply for students testing in the United States, U.S. territories and U.S. commonwealths.
*Deadlines expire at midnight, EDT (U.S.A.).
| SAT Test Dates | Register |
|---|---|
| May 5 | Register Now |
| June 2 | Register Now |
Additional fees apply if you register late or make changes to your test type, center or date after registering.
Sunday administrations usually occur the day after each Saturday test date for students who cannot test on Saturday due to religious observance.
Fees
| SAT Fees | |
|---|---|
| Regular registrations | Late registration |
| $51 | $78.50 |
| SAT Subject Test Fees | ||
|---|---|---|
| Base fee | Language with Listening Tests | All other Subject Tests |
| $23 (per test date) | + $23 (per test) | + $12 (per test) |
See all fees and available fee waivers.
TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language
The purpose of the TOEFL test is to evaluate the English proficiency of people whose language is not English. The test uses a multiple-choice format to measure the ability to understand North American English. The TOEFL is administered via the internet, on various dates throughout the year, at test centers throughout North America and in many others parts of the world. UWF is an authorized TOEFL iBT test center. For dates and registration information refer to the TOEFL website or contact TOEFL directly by phone at 1-800-GO-TOEFL. For hours and other information at the UWF Testing Center call (850) 473-7339.
UWF Proctored Exams
As a service to UWF faculty and students, the Testing Center can provide proctoring services free of charge for make-up exams and exams that require proctoring for online or face-to-face UWF courses.
The Testing Center can also provide alternative testing administration for on-campus students with special circumstances. If there is a need for alternative testing administration, please contact the Testing Center to discuss how we may be able to accommodate faculty and student needs.
Complete the request form below to initiate this process. Once the request form is received, the testing center will contact the student to schedule the exam.