TROY Online Testing Center
100 University Park Troy, AL 36082 334-808-6447 Email: etroyproctoring@troy.edu Webpage: https://my.troy.edu/online/testing/proctoring-services.html Hours of Operation: Monday– Friday: 8:00 AM– 5:00 PM Closed Holidays
Mission Statement To promote student success and support the mission, philosophy, and vision of Troy University, The testing staff seeks to provide comprehensive, quality testing services to students, academic departments, and the local community. The TROY Online Testing Center adheres to the NCTA Professional Standards and Guidelines to ensure that examinations are administered in a diligent manner and to promote honesty, integrity, and fairness in all assessment procedures.
Testing Services Offered_______________________
TROY Online Proctored Exam
ACCUPLACER Placement Exam
Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam (CPCE)
DANTES Subject Standardized Test (DSST)
Graduate Comprehensive Exam
Major Field Test (MFT)
Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
Praxis Exam
Proctored Exams for Other Institutions (computer-based exams only)
Scheduling an Appointment___________________ For TROY Online Exams: 1. Complete the online proctor form at https://etroy.troy.edu/forms/ eProctorForm.aspx. (This form becomes available during Week 2 of each term) 2. Schedule an appointment at https://www.registerblast.com/troy/ exam. ***Please remember to complete both steps, as not doing so may result in a delay of administering your exam. For additional information, please visit https:// my.troy.edu/online/testing/proctoring-services.html.
For ACCUPLACER Placement Exams:
Complete the https://etroy.troy.edu/forms/ ecompassexamform.aspx
For CPCE Exams:
Complete the “CPCE Comprehensive Exam Application Form for CRIT Students” by logging into Canvas and clicking the “Comprehensive Exam Student Application Form Process”
Create a user account with Pearson and pay for the exam at https://www.cce-global.org/AssessmentsAndExaminations/ SchedulingYourExam
Reserve seat at testing center in Troy, AL by paying proctoring fee at https://www.registerblast.com/troy/exam
For Miller Analogies Test (MAT):
Go to https://www.troy.edu/about-us/troy-campus/testing/ mat.html
For Praxis Exams:
Go to https://www.ets.org/praxis/al
For All Other exams: Go to https://www.registerblast.com/troy/ exam and follow the appropriate link to register
ACCUPLACER Placement Exam______________ ACCUPLACER English and Math placement tests are required before students can register for a Math course or English composition course unless a student has previously taken a transferable Math course at another institution. Students may register for MTH 0096 (Pre Algebra) without placement testing. Students are exempt from the placement test if they meet the following criteria with scores less than 3 years old: Placement Course
Required ACT Score
Required SAT Score
ENG 1101 (Comp I)
20– 29
510– 710 (EBRW)
ENG 1102 (Comp II)
30– 34
720– 740 (EBRW)
ENG 2205/ 2206 (World Lit I/II)
35– 36
750– 800 (EBRW)
MTH 1110/1112 (Finite Math/ Pre– Cal Algebra)
23– 24
550– 580
MTH 1125 (Calculus)
25
590 or higher
ACCUPLACER EXAM REGISTRATION FORM Important Information
Testers must be admitted to Troy University and have a valid Student ID number in order to take the ACCUPLACER Placement Exam through Troy University.
A picture ID is required to take the ACCUPLACER Placement Exam.
Study Materials
ACCUPLACER Prep Materials Free ACCUPLACER Practice App
***Troy University students should use the Next Generation ACCUPLACER study guides (Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics (QAS), Advanced Algebra Functions (AAF), and Write Placer)
Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam (CPCE) The Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE) is designed to assess counseling students' knowledge of counseling information held important by counselor preparation programs. To take the CPCE, please begin with your program advisor and complete the registration form. This ensures that you have the course prerequisites to take the comprehensive exam. Next, create a user account and pay for your exam through PearsonVUE by visiting https://www.cce-global.org/AssessmentsAndExaminations/. Finally, visit https://www.registerblast.com/troy/exam to reserve your seat.
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) Students may earn academic credit in certain subjects by passing recognized exams that assess the student's knowledge in those subject areas. These college credit examinations are similar to final or end-of-course examinations for undergraduate courses offered by colleges and universities To find out more about DSST Exams, please visit https:// getcollegecredit.com/ To find out which DSST credits are acceptable by Troy University, please visit https://www.troy.edu/academics/academic-resources/recordsoffice/academic-evaluation-center/credit-by-examination-listing.html To register to take the DSST, please visit https://www.registerblast.com/ troy/Exam and select the appropriate options from the drop-down lists
Graduate Comprehensive Exam Students admitted to candidacy in a graduate program requiring a comprehensive examination must pass the required comprehensive examination, written and/or oral, covering the work taken in the major field. All students must register in advance for comprehensive examinations. Website: https://my.troy.edu/online/testing/comprehensive-exams.html Registration Form: https://etroy.troy.edu/forms/CEProctorForm.aspx Schedule an appointment: https://www.registerblast.com/troy/Exam
Major Field Test (MFT) The ETS® Major Field Tests are comprehensive undergraduate outcomes assessments designed to measure the critical knowledge and understanding obtained by students in a major field of study. As part of Troy University’s ongoing institutional assessment, undergraduate students in select programs are required to complete the Major Field Test by their department. Students complete the MFT during their senior year. For TROY Online students, the MFT is attached to a specific course and is required to be taken to gain credit for the course. Since Since the Business MFTs are attached to courses, registration takes place when the student enrolls in the course and submits the Online Course Proctor Form at https:// etroy.troy.edu/forms/eProctorForm.aspx The only exception is in specialized cases when taking the MFT may be required for entrance into graduate school. For those instances, students must contact Tammy English (tenglish@troy.edu) for assistance.
Miller Analogies Test (MAT) The Miller Analogies Test (MAT) is a high-level ability test requiring the solution of problems stated as analogies. It consists of 120 partial analogies that are completed in 60 minutes. A maximum of 30 tests will be administered each test date. Registration will begin approximately 1 hour prior to testing time. Please arrive at our testing site no later than 2:30 PM. Scores should be received within 3- 4 weeks. Testing Dates: https://www.troy.edu/about-us/troy-campus/testing/mat.html MAT Registration Form: https://etroy.troy.edu/forms/emat.aspx Requirements for Registration:
$70.00 (cash/ check)
Two forms of ID (at least 1 photo ID, excluding credit cards w/ photos)
Social security number is REQUIRED (or VISA numbers for Int’l students without a SSN)
Praxis The Praxis® tests measure the academic skills and subject-specific content knowledge needed for teaching. The test must be taken for Teacher Education Program admission (College of Education) and updated by teaching professionals as required by the state. To register for this exam, please visit : https://www.ets.org/praxis/ register
Proctored Exams for Other Institutions The TROY Online Testing Center welcomes students from other institutions. However, we are only able to proctor web-based exams. This means that exams must be accessed and submitted online. We are unable to proctor paper-based exams at this time. Appointments must be scheduled at least 5 days in advance to ensure time to receive exam instructions. Students are responsible for notifying their instructor/ Testing Dept. of where to send the exam instructions to. Please provide them with the following information: Troy University– TROY Online Arminda McKee, Testing Manager 100 University Park Troy, AL 36082 etroyproctoring@troy.edu | 334-808-6447 To schedule an appointment, please visit https://www.registerblast.com/ troy/Exam and follow the appropriate link.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All appointments should be scheduled as early as possible to secure a seat, as appointments fill up quickly, especially during midterm and finals weeks. For students from other institutions, an appointment must be scheduled at least 5 days in advance. Same day appointments are not available.
All testing is by appointment only.
Missed appointments will result in the student being considered a “No Show” and will need to reschedule the exam appointment for a new date 24 hours (5 days if non–Troy student) prior to taking the exam.
Students should arrive at least 10 minutes prior to their appointment. Exams begin promptly at 8:30 A.M. and 1:30 P.M. Any student who arrives after exams begin without notice will not be permitted into the testing lab.
Park in front of and enter the testing center at University Park, Suite 100. ***Please be sure to park according to TROY Campus Regulations (do not back into or pull through a parking space). A parking decal may be required. Please ask the front- desk secretary about this when you arrive to test.
Students must present a valid student ID, driver’s license, or other approved government- issued photo ID.
No food or drinks are allowed in the testing lab.
The testing center environment and its computers are electronically monitored/recorded to include real-time video. In the event a student is suspected of academic misconduct, a recording will be sent to the appropriate parties.
LOCATION 100 University Park Troy, AL 36082 ***The TROY Online Testing Center is not located on the TROY– Main Campus*** Located on Park St. next to CGI (For GPS, enter “University Park, Troy, AL”)
To Main Campus To HWY 29
To HWY 231
To Main Campus
TESTING CENTER CONTACT
Arminda McKee Testing Manager etroyproctoring@troy.edu 334-808-6447