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The ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ Testing Center Offers departmental exams on behalf of University of Alaska degree programs.  Candidates should consult their program advisor prior to scheduling to make sure they are eligible to take the exam.  

  • Computer Skills Placement(UAS)

    CSP quickly assesses a student’s knowledge of the seven basic computer skills required for academic and workforce success in today’s digit world.  CSP contains ten multiple-choice items (questions) from each of seven subject areas.  

    These knowledge areas are listed on the CSP test: 

    Knowledge Area 1 – Information Management

    Knowledge Area 2 - File Management

    Knowledge Area 3 - Word Processing

    Knowledge Area 4 – Spreadsheets

    Knowledge Area 5 – Databases

    Knowledge Area 6 - Presentation

    Knowledge Area 7 - Information and Communication    

    Please review the instructions below before scheduling:

    1. Select schedule an appointment
    2. Choose the location (ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ Testing Center)
    3. Select Computer Skills Placement (UAS)
    4. Select the exam
    5. Choose the date and time
    6. Enter all the demographic information
    7. Review the Exam guidelines and acknowledge that you understand
    8. Add exam to cart
    9. Submit
    10. You will receive a confirmation email after completion

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  • Library Skills

    LS101 is a one-credit required course for UAF Bachelor's and Associate degrees. To fulfill this requirement you may choose one of the following options:

    • Pass the LS101 course.
      •  for a face-to-face or online LS101 class.
      • The minimum passing grade for LS101 for most degrees is C- (1.7). Education programs (Elementary, Secondary, and Child Development & Family Studies) require a C (2.0).
    • Pass the UAF Library Skills Competency Exam.
      • To register, contact  at 907-455-2060 or uaf-testing@alaska.edu. There is a $30 registration fee.
      • You may take the exam even if you are enrolled in a LS101 course; If you pass the test while you're enrolled in LS101, remember to drop the course to avoid course fees.
      • You may take the exam up to two times;
      • You may take the exam even if you don't live in Fairbanks.
      • What's on the UAF Library Skills Competency Exam? We can't tell you what's on the test, but we can give you a general idea. Have a look at some .

    Please review the instructions below before scheduling:

    1. Select schedule an appointment
    2. Choose the location (ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ Testing Center)
    3. Select Library Skills Group
    4. Select the exam "Library Skills"
    5. Choose the date and time
    6. Enter all the demographic information
    7. Review the Exam guidelines and acknowledge that you understand
    8. Add exam to cart
    9. Submit
    10. You will receive a confirmation email after completion

      Schedule an Appointment

       

  • Major Field Test

    The Major Field Tests are for academic majors in Biology and Natural Sciences.  Your department will inform you if you need to take the Major Field Test.

    Please review the instructions below before scheduling:

    1. Select schedule an appointment
    2. Choose the location  
    3. Select the exam group "Department and Placement Exams"
    4. Select the exam type "Major Field Test"
    5. Select the exam 
    6. Choose the date and time
    7. Enter all the demographic information
    8. Review the Exam guidelines and acknowledge that you understand
    9. Add exam to cart
    10. Submit
    11. You will receive a confirmation email after completion

      Schedule an Appointment

 

  • Physics

    Please review the instructions below before scheduling:

    1. Select schedule an appointment
    2. Choose the location (ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ Testing Center)
    3. Select the exam group "Physics Placement Exam"
    4. Select the exam "Physics"
    5. Choose the date and time
    6. Enter all the demographic information
    7. Review the Exam guidelines and acknowledge that you understand
    8. Add exam to cart
    9. Submit
    10. You will receive a confirmation email after completion

      Schedule an Appointment

  • Psychology

    Please review the instructions below before scheduling:

    1. Select schedule an appointment
    2. Choose the location (ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ Testing Center)
    3. Select  the group Department and Placement Exam
    4. Select the exam  type  
    5. Choose the date and time
    6. Enter all the demographic information
    7. Review the Exam guidelines and acknowledge that you understand
    8. Add exam to cart
    9. Submit
    10. You will receive a confirmation email after completion

      Schedule an Appointment

  • Psychology Remote

    Please review the instructions below before scheduling:

    1. Select schedule an appointment
    2. Choose the location (ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ Testing Center)
    3. Select  the group Department and Placement Exam
    4. Select the exam  type  "Psychology Exit Remote"
    5. Choose the date and time
    6. Enter all the demographic information
    7. Review the Exam guidelines and acknowledge that you understand
    8. Add exam to cart
    9. Submit
    10. Approximately 24 hours before the exam, you will receive an email from the Testing Center with instructions that includes an exam code for taking the exam.    

      Schedule an Appointment