Computer Based Exams
CLEP Test Information
Students can earn course credit at UTRGV in a wide variety of subject areas through CLEP Subject Examinations, which are standardized computer-based 90-120 minute multiple-choice test.
CLEP examinations are administered via an internet-based testing platform year-round at UTRGV P-16 Outreach and Testing Services. Students can earn course credit in a wide variety of subject areas through CLEP. Most CLEP examinations are multiple-choice and approximately 90 minutes in length; the College Composition exam is approximately 120 minutes. It is recommended that students register in advance. Registrations are accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis
IMPORTANT! UTRGV does not grant CLEP credit for a class in which you have received a letter grade. CLEP credit cannot be used to clear Financial Aid deficiencies.
The CLEP Exam is a two-payment process.
1. $95.00 CLEP Exam fee (subject to change)- https://clep.collegeboard.org
2. $25.00 Administration fee and seat reservation– www.utrgv.edu/p16/testing
All steps must be completed to present the exam.
Follow the steps below to complete your registration:
Step 1- Visit https://clep.collegeboard.org to create a College Board account or sign in to your existing account. Once logged in, you may register for a CLEP exam online.
IMPORTANT: The first and last name on your government issued photo ID must match the name on your CLEP registration ticket.
Step 2- To reserve your testing seat, visit www.utrgv.edu/p16/testing to view our availability.
Register for an Exam
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RETEST POLICY: The COLLEGE BOARD policies require that you wait 3 months before retaking the same CLEP examination.
If you have any questions regarding testing, please contact our office.
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The Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE) is designed to measure a student’s level of mastery of the requisite knowledge and skills identified by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and other Educational Professions (CACREP) for the preparation of professional counselors.
Please note this exam is only for UTRGV students in the College of Education, Department of Educational Psychology, or UTRGV students in the Rehab Services & Counseling department. If you pay for this test without departmental approval, you will not be refunded for any fees paid.
All candidates must have a Pearson VUE username and password for CCE before they can take an exam. Examinees MUST register with Pearson at least 10 working days before the exam date to be able to test.
Identification: All candidates are required to present two forms of valid, non-expired photo ID each time they test. Expired IDs will not be accepted. A picture, copy, or electronic ID will not be accepted. At least one form of identification must be one of the following: driver's license, state ID, military ID, or passport. The other ID must include the student's name and recognizable photograph or student's name and signature (examples: student ID, debit card, credit card, social security card). You will not be admitted without proper identification.
REFUND POLICY: The registration fee for this exam is non-refundable.
TRANSFER POLICY: Fees for this exam are non-transferrable, including exam date, time, or location.
You must confirm that you have completed the CCE CPCE-APB registration prior to registering with Pearson VUE.
For Registration Information please view the link below:
For more information please visit GMAT Official website
Special Accommodations:Testing accommodations are available for test takers who meet certain eligibility criteria and properly document their request. To register as a test taker with a disability, you need to obtain a copy of the Supplement for Test Takers with Disabilities. You can order a copy by downloading it at www.mba.com or by contacting GMAT® Customer Service.
You may also email your request to:GMATCandidateServicesAmericas@pearson.com. Include “Attention: GMAT Disability Services” on any emailed messages.
In August 2011, the GRE revised General Test replaced the GRE® General Test. Featuring the new test-taker friendly design and new questions, the revised test more closely reflects the kind of thinking you'll do in graduate or business school and demonstrates that you are ready for graduate-level work.
Please visit www.ets.org/gre for further exam details, FREE PREPSoftware & test-taking strategies.
TEST TAKERS WITH DISABILITIES Nonstandard testing accommodations are available for test takers who meet eligibility criteria. To obtain information regarding special accommodations please contact ETS directly at 1-866-387- 8602.
The HESIA2 exam is designed to assess the academic and personal readiness of prospective students for higher education. It is particularly well suited for prospective students in the health science fields, though it is applicable for basic skills for all potential students. The A2 consists of eight different exams, six of which focus on academic subject areas and two on person assessment. The UTRGV Testing Centers currently test the following subjects: Basic Math, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary and General Knowledge, Grammar, Anatomy and Physiology, Critical Thinking, Learning Style, and Personality Profile. These requirements as well as minimum cut scores also decided by faculty who are guided by research and data. These requirements can change from one year to the next and from school to school, so be sure to carefully read your program’s requirements.
Options for HESI testing:
- Local In-person testing
- If testing outside of the Rio Grande Valley please be sure the institution, you are testing with offers all components required by the UTRGV School of Nursing. Basic Math, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary and General Knowledge, Grammar, Anatomy and Physiology, Critical Thinking, Learning Style, and Personality Profile.
- Distance testing is available through a Prometric Testing Center in your area. On test day, you must have your Evolve username and password and government-issued identification (no paper licenses).
- UTRGV School of Nursing will accept HESI Scores for exams taken in person or at home through an authorized Prometric Testing Center.
- Distance Testing Eligibility Instructions
Registering for the HESI exam: First, you will need to register for your seat with the UTRGV testing center. Within 4 business days of your registration for your HESI seat with UTRGV, you will receive an email with the necessary information to pay your Elsevier exam fee. Before exam day, you must go to https://evolve.elsevier.com/cs/register to create an account and prepay the Elsevier Exam Fee.
You are required to know your username and password.
- Online Registration Steps
- HESI Flyer
- Adding UTRGV to your Elsevier Evolve account
- HESI Step-by-Step Registration Guide
Registration Fee: $30
Exam Fee: $65* Subject to change by Elsevier
Preparation Materials: https://evolve.elsevier.com/cs/product/9780323582261?role=student
IDENTIFICATION: Bring a valid (non-expired) PHOTO ID, preferably a driver’s license,
Examinees will not be admitted without a proper PHOTO ID—expired ID’s are not accepted.
RETEST POLICY: Only two attempts are allowed during an academic year. You must wait at least 3 weeks before you test again. When retesting you can retake only the sections you need, or you can retake the entire exam.
For more information visit the School of Nursing website at utrgv.edu/nursing
TExES Examination of Educator Standards Computer-Administered Test
For a registration information and complete list of exams please view the following flyer:
TExES CAT Registration Information
Special Accommodations: For computer-administered testing, your request for accommodations should be submitted as early as possible. Documentation review takes approximately three weeks once your request has been received. Please contact TExES at: 800-989-8532 for further information.
The TSI Assessment 2.0 is a college readiness test delivered through the Accuplacer system, specifically designed by the College Board to meet the requirements set forth by the Texas Legislature and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).
If you are an incoming college student in Texas, you are required to take the TSI Assessment 2.0 — unless you are already exempt (contact your counselor or advisor) — to determine your readiness for college-level work. Based on how you perform, you may either be enrolled in a college-level course that matches your skill level or be placed in the appropriate developmental course or intervention to improve your skills and prepare you for success in college-level courses.
Frequently Asked Questions for TSIA2:
Will my TSIA test scores be valid?
Yes, if you had taken the TSIA, your test scores are valid for a period of 5 years from the date of testing.
What changed with the launch of TSIA 2.0?
Some of the TSIA 2.0 changes include:
- Reading and Writing tests will be combined into one ELAR section
- New college ready scores for Math and ELAR:
TSIA 2.0 Scores:
ELAR (Reading and Writing) - College Ready Classification (CRC) 945 and Essay 5 or College Ready Classification (CRC) less than 945 and Diagnostic Level of a 5 or 6 and at least a 5 Essay
Math - College Ready Classification (CRC) 950 or below 950 and Diagnostic Level 6
If I was TSIA complete on Reading and not and Writing will I have to take the new ELAR test or can I just take the Writing test?
The Reading and Writing Sections are combined into one ELAR section. You will not be able to take them separately. You will see both Reading and Writing questions and possibly the essay when taking the ELAR section. Your result on the ELAR section will determine if you reach the College Ready Classification in both Reading and Writing.
If was TSIA Math complete, do I have to take the new TSI 2.0 Math test?
No, if you were TSIA complete (college ready) in Math, you do not have to retest as long as your test scores are not older than 5 years from the date of testing.
You must complete the TSI Pre-Assessment Activity before you can take the TSI Assessment.
The TOEFL iBT tests all four language skills that are important for effective communication: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The test helps students demonstrate that they have the English skills needed for success.
Important Notes
Test Dates: Please visit www.toefl.org or call 1-877-863-3546 for available test dates.
Registration: Register to take the TOEFL iBT using one of the following methods.
Online: For faster and convenient service, register at ETS TOEFL. A valid credit card is required (American Express, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, or VISA), or an electronic check if you have a bank account in the U.S.
**The deadline to register online is 7 days before the test date. **
BY PHONE: You must call to register at least 7 days before the test date. Valid credit card is required. Call 1-877-863-3546.
BY MAIL: If you do not want to register online or by phone fill out the Registration Form located in the center of the Information and Registration Bulletin or online at ETS TOEFL.
Walk-in registration is NOT available for TOEFL iBT.
Fees: $255 (U.S.)
Appointment Length: 2 hours.
Score Reports: ETS will send an examinee score record to you and official score reports to designated institutions 11 business days after you take the test. You can view you scores online for free. Please visit ETS TOEFL for online posting and mailing dates. Test results cannot be given sooner than 11 business days after the test date. Test Centers do not provide receipts or printed score reports. Examinees must select their score recipients during registration. They cannot be selected at the test center.
Retests: An examinee may take the TOEFL iBT test more than once. Each test date is considered a separate administration. An examinee is allowed to test only once per day.
Test Takers with Disabilities: Please contact ETS Disability Services concerning nonstandard testing accommodations by calling toll free to: 1-866-387-8602 (U.S. & Canada) or 609-771-7780 (all other locations) or visit ETS TOEFL for further information.
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Foreign Language Proficiency Test
The WebCAPE is a foreign language proficiency test approved by The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Department of Writing and Language Studies for demonstrating second language proficiency in the following languages: Spanish, French or German. The purpose of WebCAPE is to help students meet the language proficiency and graduation requirements which is currently part of the undergraduate degree programs. Please speak to your advisor to see if this exam is suitable for you.
Registration is available ONLINE only, using a debit/credit card or checking account. Please click below for steps on how to register today!
You must register a minimum of ONE WEEK in advance, registrations are accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis. STANDBYS are welcome. No cash will be accepted.