Testing Services
The UAS Learning 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
UAS requires that full-time students and those taking math, English, or computer classes take a placement test for class selection. A combination of locally developed tests and the COMPASS computerized placement tests are used. Tests are given daily during the two weeks prior to the start of the fall and spring semesters and by request the rest of the year.
The English Placement Test (approx. 2 hours) evaluates reading and grammar skills plus a writing sample.
In the Math Placement Test (approx. 30 min.), students take numerical skills or pre-algebra. Additional tests are available for advanced algebra or math courses and take additional time.
The Computer (CIOS) Placement Test is given in 6 parts, depending on the type of course the student wishes to enter. Students taking the beginning computer or keyboarding classes do NOT have to take a placement 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, contact Lynne Davis or call 747-7785.
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Many college instructors allow students to take exams for their classes through The Learning Center. During Fall and Spring semesters, The Learning Center is open days, evenings, and Saturday mornings for student testing.
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DISTANCE AND CORRESPONDENCE CLASS TESTING
Learning Center staff will be glad to serve as proctors for anyone taking distance or correspondence classes in Sitka. Contact Lynne Davis or call 747-7785 for information about setting up a proctoring schedule.
CLEP TESTS AND ALASKA PETITION TESTING
CLEP tests (College Level Examination Program) are given in The Learning Center on request. Also, Technical licensing tests (Promissor) may be taken here. Contact Lynne Davis, 747-7785 for information.
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