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Hours of operation vary
Contact the Testing Center for scheduling or additional information.

Phone: 816-584-6887
Fax: 816-505-5449
Email: testingcenter@park.edu

Fall Testing Center Hours:

August 18 – December 12

MONDAY   8:00am – 8:00pm

TUESDAY   8:00am – 8:00pm

WEDNESDAY  8:00am – 3:00pm

THURSDAY 8:00am – 3:00pm

FRIDAY     8:00am – 3:00pm

NOTE:  Hours during the week of Oct. 6-10 and Dec. 8-12 will be adjusted for Internet finals schedule.  Call to check available times.

Testing Center

The Academic Support Testing Center is located on the Parkville Campus, in Mabee 706, adjacent to the main computer lab. We administer ACT, C-BASE , CLEP, and DANTES, exams. When requested by Park University faculty members, we proctor individual exams. Each semester, during FINAL EXAM WEEK, many Park University Online Course students schedule their required proctored exams with us.

ACT

The ACT is administered by the Park University Testing Center Staff only to students who are applying, or have been admitted to Park University. The total cost is $37.50 and is payable online when registering for the exam.

NEW!--Register online for ACT at:

https://www.park.edu/support/testregistration/index.aspx 

Questions? Call the Testing Center, (816) 584-6887.

C-BASE

The College BASE, required for all students entering the teacher education program, covers four content areas including English, Math, Science, and Social Studies. If you would like help in one or more of these areas, please contact the Academic Support Center at least one month before the exam. Arrangements can be made for study groups or individual help. Additionally, you can purchase a study guide for Math, from the Park University bookstore. Students with special needs may also qualify for special assistance. The total cost is $48.50 and is payable online when you register for the exam.

C-BASE Test Dates for 2007-2008

Registration Deadline Test Dates
June 7, 2008 June 21, 2008
Sept. 12, 2008 Sept. 27, 2008
Nov. 21, 2008 Dec. 6, 2008
Jan. 16, 2009 Jan. 31, 2009
Mar. 18, 2009 Mar. 28, 2009
June 5, 2009 June 20, 2009

Time and Place:
1:00 PM at the Testing Center (MA 706)
ARRIVE 15 MINUTES EARLY
NO ONE WILL BE ADMITTED LATE!
 

Questions? Call the Testing Center, (816) 584-6887.

NEW!--Register online for C-BASE at:

https://www.park.edu/support/testregistration/index.aspx 

 

CLEP

CLEP exams are subject examinations by which a student can earn college credits. Check with the registrar or ask your advisor for information about what test to take to fulfill requirements for your degree program. You may also want to view the CLEP website at www.collegeboard.com.

All CLEP testing is computer-based, and must be completed in the Testing Center, MA 706. The total cost is $85.00. A $15.00 non-refundable registration fee is payable online when you register for a CLEP. (See Cashier for cash payments.) The $70.00 balance, payable to CLEP via check, money order, or secured online credit card* system, is due the day of testing.  [NO DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED.]

* Discover, Visa, Master Card or AMEX only.

To view titles of CLEP exams, passing scores, credit hours, and correlation to Park courses, visit CLEP Correlation to Park classes. Questions? Call the Testing Center, (816) 584-6887.

NEW!--Register online for CLEP at:

https://www.park.edu/support/testregistration/index.aspx 

NOTE--Free online practice tests for CLEP can be found at http://www.clepexampracticetests.com

DANTES

OUR DANTES TESTING SYSTEM HAS NOW BEEN RESTORED. WE ARE AGAIN OFFERING DANTES EXAMS.

DANTES exams are subject examinations by which a student can earn college credits. Check with the registrar or ask your advisor for information about what test to take to fulfill requirements for your degree program. You may also want to view the DANTES website at www.getcollegecredit.com.

All DANTES testing is done via computer, and will be completed in the Testing Center, MA 706. The total cost is $95.00. The total cost is $95.00. The $25.00 non-refundable registration fee is payable online at the time of scheduling. (See Cashier for cash payment.) The $70.00 balance, payable to the DSST Program via a U.S. Money Order, a Certified Check, or a credit card* is due on the day of testing. [NO DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED.]

* Visa, Master Card or AMEX only.

To view titles of DANTES exams, passing scores, credit hours, and correlation to Park courses, visit Dantes Correlation to Park Classes

NEW!--Register online for DANTES at:

https://www.park.edu/support/testregistration/index.aspx 

 

Questions? Call the Testing Center, (816) 584-6887.

ONLINE COURSE PROCTORING

All Park University Undergraduate Online courses require a proctored final exam.

Students wishing to complete their final exam in the Testing Center on the Parkville Campus MUST schedule a testing date and time by submitting a completed REQUIRED online proctor form prior to finals week.

To access the proctor form follow the steps listed below:

  • Go to http://captain.park.edu/portal/proctor.htm
  • Once there, click on "student instructions"
  • Print out the instructions there before you do "step 1," so that you will have them to follow once you go to the proctor form link.

We will process your request within two working days. At the most, you should receive your confirmation copy in your PirateMail within three working days. If you have not, you MUST contact the CDL at onlinestudents@park.edu  to determine the reason. At the same time your confirmation is delivered to you, a copy is sent to your instructor, one  At the same time your confirmation is delivered to you, a copy is sent to your instructor, one is sent to the Distance Learning office, and one is sent back to the Testing Center. You will be required to have a proctor form on file in the Testing Center prior to completing your final exam.

Please do not contact the Testing Center to confirm receipt of your exam. We confirm receipt to instructors only. If you do not know the location of the Testing Center, or need to reschedule your testing session, please try to call the week before testing begins. We are extremely busy during the testing week and cannot always answer your calls or your phone messages until the end of the day, or the next day.

On the day of the testing, students must arrive at the Testing Center MA706, with a photo I.D., and all materials allowed by instructor.

Questions? Call the Testing Center, (816) 584-6887.

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