Testing Services for EMU Students & Alumni
(If not EMU Student/Alumni, See Community Testing Page)
Tests
EMU offers computer-based testing services for CLEP, DSST, and MAT. The ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) is available to test 34 foreign languages not currently offered by CLEP (Spanish, German, French). Proctoring services are also available for students taking a web-based or paper-based test from another university. All ADCP students must receive test choice approval through , ADCP Assessment Counselor. IEP students should be at an advanced level 6 prior to taking tests.
Schedule
There is only one testing computer for computer-based tests. Time slots fill up quickly and well in advance, particularly near the end of the semester. Schedule your test early, especially if you need the credits to graduate. Education majors should schedule tests prior to student teaching. Students are responsible to see that they wait at least 6 months (CLEP) or 3 months (DSST) before requesting to repeat a test not passed on the first attempt. Test times: CLEP 1.5 hours, DSST 2 hours, MAT 1 hour, OPI 20-30 minutes.
Costs
CLEP: $80 (credit card) + $25 EMU proctoring fee (cash or check to EMU)
DSST: $80 (credit card) + $25 EMU proctoring fee (cash or check to EMU)
MAT: $75 + $25 EMU proctoring fee (cash or check to EMU)
ACTFL OPI: $134 (credit card paid online) + $25 EMU proctoring fee (cash or check to EMU)
Proctored Tests: $25 per test
All fees must be paid when starting test. EMU student accounts may not be charged for test fees.
What to Bring
A valid government issued photo ID with signature, a second form of ID, and test fees. Scrap paper and pencils are provided. Check test sites below to determine whether additional items are needed for your test.
Test Information and Study Resources
*Additional Study Resources
CLEP & DSST: InstantCert, Free CLEP Prep
CLEP: Speedy Prep Free CLEP Practice Questions, DOME CLEP Prep
MAT: MAT Practice Tests
OPI: OPI Familiarization Manual
*No one study resource will have exact test questions or prepare you fully for a test – test questions are updated regularly and you are expected to know a semester’s worth of course material vs. just memorizing a set of questions and answers.
Registration
Available CLEP, DSST, MAT & Proctored testing slots are shown below (for EMU students/alumni only). Contact (540-432-4131) to register. Register Online for OPI (apply for ACTFL test, search by Eastern Mennonite University, select and follow instructions). *Eastern Mennonite University will be added as an option to select soon
Directions & Contact Information
Eastern Mennonite University, University Commons, Weaver Wellness Suite
1307 Park Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
540-432-4131,
Additional: The University Commons has a large balcony over main entrance on Park Road. Street number is under balcony and above doors. You may park anywhere in the University Commons parking lot, go in main entrance and up to second floor (contact if you need a parking pass). Weaver Wellness Suite is 1/2 way back the track toward the fitness center. An elevator is available near entrance if needed.
Credit
EMU offers 3 credit hours for all passed tests except foreign language tests in which additional credit is offered based on score (6 credits for CLEP – Level 2, OPI – Intermediate Mid or higher). *Up to 12 credits will be offered for CLEP foreign language credits until the start of Fall 2013-14 semester.
Credit will not be awarded if a student has had a previous college course (credit or audit) with similar content. If uncertain, check with the Registrar’s Office.
CLEP/DSST credit may satisfy a requirement in an EMU major or minor only by departmental approval (except pre-approved Teacher Education substitutions). All course substitutions need to be pre-approved by the respective Department Chair – utilize CLEP/DSST Approval for Course Substitution Form.
A maximum of 30 credits earned through testing may be applied toward a degree. This includes credit earned by exam, CLEP/DSST/OPI, Advanced Placement (AP), and any other testing program the university chooses to recognize. Individual programs may have more specific criteria. An exception to the maximum will apply for up to 36 nursing credits earned by testing through Excelsior College, Albany, NY. Students in the traditional undergraduate program may apply testing credit toward EMU Core requirements in two areas only: writing (AP) and foreign language (AP, CLEP and OPI). Students in the Adult Degree Completion Program may use approved testing options to meet EMU Core requirements where appropriate equivalents have been identified.
Recommendations from the American Council of Education (ACE) are used to determine a passing score on each exam. Tests are recorded on the EMU transcript with a “pass” grade if the appropriate score is reached. Nothing is recorded on the transcript if a passing score is not received.
