Exams Offered In-Person

About FIU’s ACT On-Campus Testing 

ACT On-Campus Testing is conducted at FIU for students who are applying to FIU and are unable to take the ACT on a national test date. Test takers who do not intend to attend FIU are not allowed to take the ACT On-Campus at this institution.

FIU ACT On-Campus Test Dates At a Glance

Registration Procedures

1. Review all ACT On-Campus information and Center for Testing and Career Certification policies that follow. FIU strongly recommends that test takers go to the ACT website to obtain the most current information regarding ACT policies prior to completing the registration process.
2. To make accommodated testing arrangements, submit written documentation of a documented disability from the Disability Resource Center (DRC) at least two weeks prior to your scheduled test date. Visit the DRC website for more information at drc.fiu.edu.
3. Test-takers must register at least 48 hours before the intended test date.
4. Register for the FIU ACT On-Campus test.
5. After completing the registration process, check your email for the test registration confirmation sent to you by the registration software (RegisterBlast). The test registration confirmation is required and must be presented on the test day of your exam.
   
   

Test Day

• You must arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time. Test takers arriving late will not be admitted.
• At least one form of identification is required. Your identification must conform to ACT On-Campus acceptable use, identification policy. Review the ACT identification policy here: http://www.act.org/the-act/id
• Bring the test registration confirmation sent to your email by the registration software (RegisterBlast).
• You must bring and use your own calculator for the ACT Mathematics Test only. Review the ACT calculator policy here: http://www.act.org/calculator-policy.html
  
  

Re-Test Policy

You may not repeat ACT on-Campus testing within 60 days of your previous testing.

Scores

• No Student Reports or High School Reports are generated, and you may not request additional score reports for any other institution.
• Scores from FIU’s ACT On-Campus Testing are only valid at Florida International University and, cannot be transferred by transcript or other means to any other institution or agency.
• ACT On-Campus testing scores do not meet requirements for NCAA initial eligibility.

Certiport certifications provide students and professionals with an industry-leading assessment of skills, knowledge, and understanding of their area of interest. Students who become certified will be better prepared for college and career success.   

• Adobe   
• Apple  
• Autodesk  
• Communication Skills for Business  
• EC-Council (Cybersecurity)  
• Entrepreneurship and Small Business  
• IC3 
• Information Technology Specialist  
• Microsoft  
• Project Management Institute (PMI)  
• Unity  
• QuickBooks  
  
  

Important Registration and Payment Information   

1. Visit the Certiport website before your test day to create an account, choose an exam, and pay for the voucher. On the day of your exam, have your payment voucher available. 
2. After visiting the Certiport website, register to take a certification exam with the Center for Testing and Career Certification by clicking here.

Earn College Credits With CLEP

The College-Level Examination Program® or CLEP provides students of any age with the opportunity to demonstrate college-level achievement through a program of exams in undergraduate college courses. There are 2,900 colleges, including FIU, that grant credit and/or advanced standing for CLEP exams.

Appointments for the CLEP are available regularly throughout the semester. The cost of the examination is $130 (this includes a $90 testing fee and a $40 registration fee).

Register For An Exam

CLEP at FIU

Credit earned through the CLEP examination will reflect as lower-division transfer credit. While CLEP credits may be used to fulfill requirements, they will NOT increase the total counting towards graduation if you are already receiving the maximum number of lower-division transfer credits allowed by your academic major. If you are a senior in your last 30 credits at FIU, you must discuss the transfer of CLEP credits with your academic department. 

To view FIU’s credit equivalency table, click here. 

Free CLEP-Prep Courses Available Online

A series of free, online, prep courses in select CLEP subjects is now available through the Modern States Education Alliance. These courses are taught by college professors and delivered online via the Modern States Website. All the courses are free, as are any required textbooks and other materials.

The CLEP-PREP courses are self-paced, and there are no prerequisites or restrictions on enrolling. Participants do not have to register for a CLEP exam, however, to earn college credit upon completion of the course, participants must take the corresponding exam and achieve a qualifying score (CLEP-notes, 2016). Always consult with your Academic Advisor prior to taking a CLEP exam.
A prep course for every CLEP exam is now available.

• Learn about CLEP
• Practice for your CLEP exam 

CompTIA certification exams provide IT skills that are in great demand by employers. Candidates may use CompTIA’s certifications as a starting, middle, or endpoint on their IT career roadmap. Click here to view the menu of CompTIA certifications.

CompTIA Examination Process

1. Prepare to take the CompTIA certification.
2. Purchase an exam to receive a voucher number and exam code.
3. Schedule to take the exam using the voucher and code.
4. Arrive and take the exam at the designated testing center.
   
   

Fees and Methods of Payment

Current Florida International University students, faculty, and staff can benefit from our CompTIA Academy partner relationship by purchasing exam vouchers at a discounted price directly through CompTIA. “At checkout, you must provide eligibility information that will be validated regarding yourself and the school you attend. The academic .edu email domain is no longer needed for verification in order to purchase the voucher at the discounted price”.
Non-FIU students will need to purchase exam vouchers through CompTIA.

FIU Exam Location

CompTIA exams are offered at the Center for Testing and Career Certification:

Florida International University
11200 SW 8th Street
Green Library (GL) Room 120
Miami, Florida 33199
United States
Phone: 305-348-2441

Exam Scheduling

To create an account and to schedule an exam, visit Pearson VUE.

Picture Identification

I understand that I must bring a valid government or state-issued identification. The identification must be valid and current, must bear your full name, and must contain a photograph and signature.

Any individual who is seeking college credit for knowledge gained outside the traditional classroom can attempt DSST exams. In addition to the considerable cost savings realized by college students, adult learners, high school students, or military personnel, successfully completing DSST exams allow students to significantly accelerate their academic goals toward degree completion.

Get more information on DSST course equivalencies and credit-by-exam tables. 

Get more detailed information about the DSST program, including access to online practice exams. 

View DSST exam content outlines and sample questions.

Appointments for the DSST are available regularly throughout the semester. The cost of the examination is $130 (this includes a $100 DSST fee and a $30 testing center administrative fee). 

Active Duty and Veteran Military Members

DSST exams enable military personnel to advance their educational and academic goals even while in the service. At Florida International University, as a Fully Funded DSST Test Center, eligible military members and eligible spouses are able to have the Test Center sitting fee waived (first attempt only) for any of the given DSST exams.

Important Instructions Prior to Testing

1. Create an account with DSST by visiting the DSST website.
2. Identify the four-digit code for the college where you want your score to be sent. You will need it on the day that you take your exam.   
3. Register with the FIU Center for Testing and Career Certification

DSST Principles of Public Speaking Candidates

Candidates who are taking DSST Principles of Public Speaking please, contact the testing center office to complete the registration process.

• Biscayne Bay Campus bbctesting@fiu.edu | P: (305) 919-4043
• Modesto Maidique Campus testing@fiu.edu | P: (305) 343-2441

The Florida Certification Board (FCB) offers programs for health and human services professions. FCB certifies and ensures that professionals in the child welfare, mental health, and addiction fields meet current education, training, experience, and testing criteria.

Register to Take Exam at BBC

Directions to Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC)

Register to Take Exam at MMC

Directions to Modesto Maidique Campus (MMC)

Earn Foreign Language Credits with FLATS 

The Center for Testing and Career Certification (CTCC) has partnered with Brigham Young University (BYU) to offer online tests for many languages. (NEW) You can now earn foreign language credits in addition to satisfying your foreign language requirement by attaining a pass on any of the FLATS exams. To view the complete list of FLATS exams, click here. All tests have a listening, reading, and grammar component and cover the equivalent of the first three semesters of a given language. The tests are multiple-choice. All tests are on a pass/fail basis. Students are allowed two and a half hours to complete their tests. To view FIU’s credit equivalency table, click here. 

The total cost of the FLATS exam is $115 separated into two easy steps: $50 fee payable to (BYU) FLATS, and $65 payable to Florida International University.

Step 1:

BYU Registration Instructions 

• Go to the Foreign Language Achievement Testing Service (FLATS) website. 
• Click on “Register for a Test”. 
• For “Current University” select "Florida International University."  
• For "Language to be Tested" select the desired language. 
  
  

For the FLATS IN-PERSON (Modesto Maidique Campus only), first enter the FIU proctor information listed below.

Name: John Ahumada 
Department: Center for Testing and Career Certification 
Educational Institution: Florida International University 
Address: 11200 SW 8 Street, GL 120 
City, State Zipcode: Miami, FL 33199 
Phone: 305-348-2441 
Email: testing@fiu.edu 
Confirm Email: testing@fiu.edu 

For Sending Results to your School please input the following.

Name: Dwight Nimblett 
Department: Center for Testing and Career Certification 
University: Florida International University 
Address: 11200 SW 8 Street, GL 120 
City, State Zip: Miami, FL 33199 
Phone: 305-348-2441 
Email: testing@fiu.edu 

Should you need any further assistance with registering for the test, please contact BYU (FLATS) at (801) 422-3512.  

Step 2:

FIU Registration Instructions 

When BYU approves your request, they will send you an email that contains the confirmation number and password you will need in order to test. At this point, you MUST navigate to the Center for Testing and Career Certification's website and complete the following steps: 

1. Select Register for an exam on the website’s main menu.
2. Scroll down and select Modesto Maidique Campus under the "Schedule Your Exam" section.
3. Under ‘choose group’ select FLATS.
4. Under ‘choose your exam’ select FLATS Exam ($65 FIU administrative fee).
5. Choose a date and time for your exam.
6. Complete the registration process.

The Florida Teacher Certification Examinations/Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FTCE/FELE) program allows Florida’s prospective educators to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in the areas of general knowledge, professional education competence, educational leadership, and/or subject area knowledge. FIU students, please visit the FTCE-FELE Pearson site for more information.

FIU Exam Location 

FTCE/FELE exams are offered at the MMC Center for Testing and Career Certification: 

Florida International University 
11200 SW 8th Street 
Green Library (GL)  Room 120 
Miami, Florida 33199 
United States 
Phone: 305-348-2116

Picture Identification 
 
I understand that I must bring a valid government or state-issued identification. The identification must be valid and current, must bear your full name, and must contain a photograph and signature. 

Gainesville Independent Testing Service (GITS) is a provider of licensing and certification examinations for regulatory agencies (municipal/county government), trade organizations, and various industries.

Appointments for GITS exams are available at the Biscayne Bay Campus.

For information regarding scheduling a GITS exam please email gitsllc@gitsllc.net or call 1-800-997-2129.

National Testing Network directly contracts with public safety departments across the country to test candidates for jobs. Once a candidate completes this simple process, information and test scores will be sent directly to each department.

Exams offered:

Corrections – REACT
Emergency Communications – ECOMM 
Firefighter – FireTEAM 
Juvenile Corrections – IMPACT 
Law Enforcement – Frontline National 
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Register for the exam on the official site.

Prov offers an advanced online assessment platform including secured electronic test delivery, online exams, paper-pencil exams, and examination services that focus on the delivery of occupational licensing and certifications.

Test candidates are required to provide a valid government or state-issued identification. The identification must be current, bear your full name, signature, and contain a photograph with your likeness. Appointments for Prov exams are available at the Biscayne Bay campus.

For information regarding scheduling a Prov exam, visit www.provexam.com or call 866.720.7768

The SAT is designed to assess your academic readiness for college. The exam provides a path to opportunities, financial support, and scholarships, in a way that’s fair to all students. The SAT keeps pace with what colleges are looking for today, measuring the skills required for success in the 21st century.

View test preparation resources and additional SAT information.

Scantron provides testing and training design, development, and delivery services to certification and licensure organizations, corporations, educational institutions, government agencies, and trade and professional associations. Candidates, please visit https://www.scantron.com for more information.

To register and schedule with Scantron, please visit https://www.scantron.com/candidate-services/ 

Test of Essential Academic Skills

The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is a multiple-choice scholastic aptitude assessment used to measure entry-level skills and abilities of potential nursing program students. It is a four-part exam consisting of the following areas:

• Reading Comprehension
• Mathematics
• Science
• English Skills

The TEAS is offered on a computer at various times during the semester. A $120 test fee is required upon registration.

View TEAS review materials.

Register for the TEAS

For additional information, contact the Center for Testing and Career Certification:

ACCUPLACER® is a suite of computerized tests that determines your knowledge in math, reading, and writing. Over 1,500 institutions administer ACCUPLACER tests as part of the enrollment process. These tests help identify your strengths and needs in each subject area. ACCUPLACER’s interactive online learning tools are available to help you sharpen your skills. Academic advisors should inform you of whether you are required to take this assessment.

See test preparation resources and additional ACCUPLACER information.

ALEKS – Math Placement Assessment

Prior to the summer of 2018, ALEKS was the primary tool used to appropriately place students into introductory math courses. Beginning in the summer of 2018, however, FIU has adopted a new math placement model (MPM version 1.0) that replaces ALEKS as the primary placement tool. The MPM, considers, among others, three key variables for predicting the highest course in which a student might be successful. The most significant predictor variables were determined to be, in order, (1) unweighted overall high school GPA, (2) SAT Quantitative/ACT Math score, and (3) the difficulty of the highest level high school math course in which students enrolled.

For some students, however, it may still be necessary for them to take the ALEKS. Unlike the new, math placement model, ALEKS, Placement, Preparation, and Learning (PPL) is a web-based, artificially intelligent system that "accurately measures the student's math foundation and creates a personalized learning module to review and refresh lost knowledge, allowing the student to be placed successfully".

For those for whom the ALEKS PPL remains necessary, detailed information is provided below.

Where and how do I sign up to take the ALEKS PPL?

• Students may use ProctorU to take the ALEKS. Click here to learn how ProctorU works, to create an account, or to schedule your exam.
• Students may also elect to take the ALEKS at an approved local testing facility by following the instructions and completing the Proctor Request Form. Click here to locate a testing center in your state and/or local area.
• Please Note: It is important that you pay the required fee prior to your test date. Click here to access your ALEKS single sign-on page. ( Use Class Code NAFHD-GDFKE )

To re-take an assessment (up to 4 retakes allowed with no additional ALEKS fees)

• Students may use ProctorU to retake the ALEKS (ProctorU's standard fees apply). Click here to learn how ProctorU works, to create an account, or to schedule your exam.
• Students may also elect to retake the ALEKS at an approved local testing facility by following the instructions and completing the Proctor Request Form. Click here to locate a testing center in your state and/or local area.
• Please Note: It is important that you pay the required fee prior to your test date. Click here to access your ALEKS single sign-on page. ( Use Class Code NAFHD-GDFKE )

What can I expect on the assessment?

First of all, you do not need a calculator. If a question requires the use of a calculator, one will appear on your screen. Before you start the assessment, a short tutorial is provided to familiarize you with the ALEKS dashboard. The assessment will consist of up to 30 open-ended questions, with varying degrees of difficulty. You will not know whether your answer is correct or not. Your initial answer determines what question you are asked next, as ALEKS probes the depth of your knowledge. Because of the adaptive nature of the assessment, you will not be permitted to go back to change your answers. Therefore, try to answer the questions to the best of your ability. You should answer “I don’t know” only if you truly do not know the answer.

How long does the assessment take? Is there a time limit?

You will have 2 hours and 30 minutes. The assessment should be completed in one sitting, so plan accordingly. The time starts when you begin the assessment. After 2 hours and 30 minutes, the assessment will close and you will be assigned the score earned at that time. If you are not happy with that score, you can retake the assessment after 48 hours have elapsed and completed 3 hours within the prep module.

How do I find out my ALEKS score?

Your ALEKS score appears after you complete the assessment and will be available to your advisor within 24-48 hours. If you need it sooner, please print the results from within your ALEKS account. Click here to access your ALEKS single sign-on page. 

Can I take the assessment more than once?

Yes. Within your initial ALEKS assessment purchase, you can take the assessment up to five times.

How much does the assessment cost?

The test fee consists of $25 payable to ALEKS Corporation. 

Is there an additional proctoring fee to take the exam?

Yes, remote proctoring fees with ProctorU or any approved testing facility will apply.

Will the score appear on my transcript?

No, the score will be available to your advisor and used only to place you in a class in which you are most likely to succeed.

To access your records:

• Log in to your ALEKS portal using your FIU credentials (single sign-on)
• Click on the view report button on the left side of your dashboard. Depending on your score, you may be directed to the free Prep and Learning Module.

Law School Admission Test (LSAT)

The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is a half-day, standardized test. It is an integral part of the law school admission process in the United States, Canada, and a growing number of other countries. It provides a standard measure of acquired reading and verbal reasoning skills that law schools can use as one of several factors in assessing applicants.

The test consists of five 35-minute sections of multiple-choice questions and a 35-minute writing sample response at the end. LSAC does not score the writing sample, but copies of the writing sample are sent to all law schools to which you apply.

View test preparation resources and additional LSAT information.