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Testing Center :: Schedule Your Exam
Schedule Your Exam
All testing appointments must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance of your desired testing date and time. We cannot accommodate same-day testers or walk-ins. Any testing/administration fees paid to the Testing Center are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Steps to Registering
*The following are third-party exams and must be scheduled through each testing company’s website: TExES, GRE, TOEFL, HiSET, SCANTRON.
*CLEP exams must be purchased both on their website and the proctor fee per the instructions below.
Registration through A&M-Commerce Marketplace
- Purchase your exam through the university’s MarketPlace at least 24 hours in advance of when you plan to take the exam. Exam dates must be scheduled within 60 days of purchasing.
- You will receive a receipt with a purchase order number through your email. Call the Testing Center at 903.886.5122 and provide your purchase order number at least 24 hours in advance of your desired testing date to schedule your appointment.
- Review our Policies and Procedures to ensure you are set for testing day.
- Bring a valid ID on the day of the exam
- Set your alarm. You don’t want to miss your exam, and neither do we. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early on testing day to ensure you’re ready to go.
Testing Center :: Policies and Procedures
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Children
Children are not allowed in our testing center. Please do not leave children without adult supervision while taking the exam. Testers that arrive with children will not be allowed to test and will need to reschedule their exam for another day. You will forfeit your testing fees and must repay to reschedule.
Storage
Lockers are provided for small personal items so that you can take the exam worry-free. You may not access the lockers during testing. Please leave non-essential personal items at home or locked securely in your car. We are not responsible for lost, misplaced, or stolen items.
Testing Center Supplied Items
We will provide you with:
- Scratch paper
- Pencils
- Tissues
- Earplugs (upon request)
- Scantrons (if needed for exam)
- Calculator (if authorized for use)
Prohibited Items
The following items are not authorized in the testing room. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in dismissal from the Testing Center.
Electronics
- Cell phones and other electronic devices
- Watches of any kind including analog watches, smartwatches, electronic watches, Fitbit or other fitness trackers/devices
- iPods and MP3 players
- Recording devices, such as USB drives, handheld records
- Photographic equipment
Other Items
- No outside books, papers, notes, calculators or other aids are allowed unless specified by your exam instructions.
- Food and drink
- Purses, backpacks, bags and briefcases
- Hats
- Large outwear (jackets, coats, hoodies, etc)
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I cancel my exam?
Exams must be cancelled within 24 hours (72 hours for an exam on Monday) prior to the scheduled test date. To cancel your exam, call the Testing Center at 903.886.5122 before 5:00 p.m. closing time Monday-Friday and speak with a member of our staff.
Note: Teacher Practice Exams must be cancelled within 72 hours of the appointment.
The ACT-Residual must be cancelled within 48 hours of the appointment.
What materials are prohibited on testing day?
The following items are not authorized in the testing room. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in dismissal from the Testing Center.
Electronics
- Cell phones and other electronic devices
- Watches of any kind including analog watches, smartwatches, electronic watches, Fitbit or other fitness trackers/devices
- iPods and MP3 players
- Recording devices, such as USB drives, handheld records
- Photographic equipment
Other Items
- No outside books, papers, notes, calculators or other aids are allowed unless specified by your exam instructions.
- Food and drink
- Purses, backpacks, bags and briefcases
- Hats
- Large outwear (jackets, coats, hoodies, etc)
Do you accept walk-ins on testing day?
No. You must schedule all testing appointments must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance of your desired testing date and time. We cannot accommodate same-day testers or walk-ins. Any testing/administration fees paid to the Testing Center are non-refundable and non-transferable.
What identification (I.D.) do I need to bring with me?
You will be asked to present a valid photo ID on testing day. For most exams offered at the Testing Center, a valid driver’s license, government issued ID, or passport will work, however, make sure you have the appropriate type of ID for the exam you’re taking. Some exams require a secondary ID. If you have questions about ID requirements, please contact the testing company that owns your desired exam or the Testing Center well in advance of your scheduled exam.
When is the testing center open?
We are open during regular business hours, Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m except during official university and weather-related closings. Information about weather-related closings can be monitored on the university’s home page. If your exam is affected by weather-related or unexpected closings, you will not be penalized by the Testing Center.
How much will my exam cost?
You must pay the administration fees prior to the exam. All administration fees paid to our testing center are non-refundable. The fees must be paid through the university’s Testing Center MarketPlace at least 24 hours in advance of the exam. Exams dates must be scheduled within 60 days of purchase.
Fees may not be transferable to another date or refunded if:
- You fail to provide proper identification on exam day
- Arrive late
- Violate other testing center policies and procedures
- Fail to call to cancel or reschedule their exam prior to testing day
Administration fees for exams are as follows:
- $30.00 CLEP
- $30.00 Proctored/Correspondence Exam Administration Fee
- $15.00 per Section for TSI
- $25.00 Remote TSI Fee
- $70.00 ACT-Residual Test Fee
- $45.00 BUSA 128
- $60.00 CPCE
- $30.00 CSCI 515, CSCI 502, or 516
- $60.00 HESI
- $20.00 Reading Comprehension Test (RCT)
- $20.00 Spanish Placement
- $30.00 TExES Practice Exam
- $30.00 TExES Practice Principal or Superintendent
- $50.00 THEA
Note: Fees are subject to change without prior notice.
Are children allowed in the testing center?
Children are not allowed in our testing center. Please do not leave children without adult supervision while taking the exam. Testers that arrive with children will not be allowed to test and will need to reschedule their exam for another day. You will forfeit your testing fees and must repay to reschedule.
What supplies does the testing center provide on the day of exam?
We will provide you with:
- Scratch paper
- Pencils
- Tissues
- Earplugs (upon request)
- Scantrons (if needed for exam)
- Calculator (if authorized for use)
Where can I store my personal items while taking a test at the testing center?
Lockers are provided for small personal items so that you can take the exam worry-free. You may not access the lockers during testing. Please leave non-essential personal items at home or locked securely in your car. We are not responsible for lost, misplaced, or stolen items.
Am I allowed to bring a cellphone or other electronic devices to the testing center?
No. Cell phones, iPods, mp3 players, digital watches, Fitbits or fitness trackers, and other electronic devices are not allowed in the testing room. If you bring one of these items with you on test day, please leave it in your car or secure it in one of the provided lockers. When using a locker to store your cell phone or other electronic device, it must be powered completely off (not on silent or vibrate). Failure to adhere to this policy will result in dismissal from the Testing Center.
TESTING CENTER CONTACT US
Contact Us
- Testing Center
- 903.886.5122
- 903.468.3210
- The Welcome Center
- 2200 Campbell St, Commerce, TX 75428
Hours of Operation
8am-5pm, Monday – Friday
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