Testing Services
The Student Success Center provides academic support for students enrolled at the Sitka campus as well as for students taking distance classes from other University of Alaska campuses. Assistance is also available for students who are planning to attend UAS at some future time.
Available Resources
• Study areas
• Reference and reserve materials for UAS courses
• Quiet study room
• Computers connected to campus network and internet
• Tutoring
Proctoring and Testing Services
COLLEGE PLACEMENT TESTS
UAS requires that full-time students and those taking Math, English, or computer classes take a placement test to determine their class selection. UAS uses ACCUPLACER, a nationally recognized placement test. Tests are given during the Student Success Center’s testing hours.
There are 2 ACCUPLACER placement tests available and each test takes approximately one hour. Students wishing to take a placement test are strongly encourage to refresh their skills either through the Math and English tutors at the Student Success Center or through online review guides.
- The English placement test evaluates reading and grammar skills. Check out ACCUPLACER’s online study guide
- The Math placement test evaluates arithmetic, elementary algebra, and college math skills. Check out these Accuplacer Math Test Review Guides for more help!
Ask about our free diagnostic test to learn what your strengths and weaknesses are in English and math!
There’s an App for that! Accuplacer has an inexpensive iPhone App available with study material for their test.
For more information about placement tests, or if you have taken a test in the past, have an incomplete test series, or want to know the results of your test, call 747-7717 or 747-7785.
Don’t remember how to add fractions? Not sure what an algebraic expression is? Check out our Math Refresher Courses!
TESTS FOR UAS COURSES
Many college instructors allow students to take exams for their classes through the Student Success Center. The Student Success Center is open days, evenings, and Saturday mornings for student testing during the regular Fall and Spring semesters. Call 747-7717 or 747-7785 during other times for a current schedule.
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DISTANCE AND CORRESPONDENCE CLASS TESTING
Student Success Center staff will be glad to serve as proctors for anyone taking distance or correspondence classes in Sitka. Contact Instructional Services at 747-7709 or 747-7721.
CLEP TESTS AND ALASKA PETITION TESTING
CLEP tests (College Level Examination Program) are given in the Student Success Center on request. Also, Technical licensing tests (Promissor) may be taken here. Contact 747-7717 or 747-7785 for information.
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