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The SAC at OWU serves as a testing site and test preparation site for students beginning their academic career at OWU and for those plannng on pursuing a graduate degree, special licensure, or certification.

Tests Available to Take through OWU Are:

TESTING PROCEDURES

STEP 1. Select the Exam(s) You are Interested In

Explore the list of exams that OWU offers and download a copy of the Credit by Examination Hours Awarded Sheet to see which exams OWU will accept for each course and what the passing scores are for each exam. Also familiarize yourself with the catalog's policy regarding earning credit in this way (page 8).

Available CLEP and DANTES Exams (pdf)

Credit by Examination Hours Awarded Sheet (pdf)

STEP 2. Complete a Credit by Examination Application Form

Make sure that you have completed a Credit by Examination Application Form (only the Contact Information and Section 1) and submitted it to the Registrar before scheduling a testing appointment if you are an OWU student. Copies of these forms can also be gotten from the SAC and can be returned in person, by mail, by e-mail, or be fax. You will be notified of your application status via e-mail once the forms have been assessed.

Credit By Examination Application Form (pdf)

STEP 3. Gather Appropriate Information and Study Materials for Your Exam

Much of the material you need can be downloaded either from this page or from the official testing websites.

Download a copy of the Testing Information Sheet to find out more information regarding testing costs, scheduling information, and directions to the testing center. Download official information bulletins for CLEP and DANTES exams to find out more.

Testing Information Sheet (pdf)

CLEP Information Bulletin (pdf)

DANTES Information Bulletin (pdf)

Visit the Offical Test Websites for More Information and for Study Materials:

Study Aids are Available for Check Out in the SAC For:

Regsistration Bulletins are Available in the SAC for:

STEP 4. Schedule Your Exam

If you are planning on testing at OWU, contact the Student Advising Center to schedule an exam appointment.

Contact the Student Advising Center

918.335.6209

If you are testing at a location other than OWU but are planning on having your scores sent to OWU, you will need our testing site codes. For CLEP, the number is 6135. For DANTES the number is 8411.

STEP 5: Taking the Exam

On the day of the exam, please bring a photo ID with a signature on it. Scratch paper and pencils will be provided by the testing center. Additional materials, such as calculators, will not be allowed unless indicated for your exam. A light jacket is also recommended to ensure your comfort during testing.

CLEP exams are computer-based and take approximately 2 hours from start to finish, though you are allowed only 90 minutes for the exam portion of the process. You will receive a printed score report for your exam before leaving the testing center (except for exams in which essays were required).

DANTES exams are paper-based and take approximately 90 minutes, though they are untimed. DANTES exams take 4 to 6 weeks to receive score reports for.

ACT exams take are paper-based and take approximately 4 hours from start to finish. Your scores for an ACT exam will be available after 10:00 am the following business day.

STEP 6: Score Reports

If you requested your official score report to be sent to OWU, once it arrives, credit earned will be assessed and applied to your transcript. The fee for this process will be added to your university bill.

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