Academic Testing Services

Mission Statement:

The mission of UNA Academic Testing Services is to foster student success and enhance retention by providing comprehensive testing services to both on-campus and distance learners. Through professional development, academic placement, and exit proficiency exams, we are committed to supporting students' academic journeys and empowering them to reach their full potential.
Have Questions about Placement Testing?
Visit our Placement Testing FAQ Pagefor more information!

UNA offers testing services, including the , , and . Information and registration for these tests are available on each test's website. Clicking on the name of the test will take you to the website.

Please note that examinees must bring an Official photo ID for all standardized tests administered at UNA.

Official Photo ID examples:
  • Driver’s License
  • State or Tribal issued ID card
  • Passport
  • Military ID
  • Permanent resident card
  • Certificate of Citizenship
  • Student ID (ManeCard)

**Photocopies or pictures of ID will not be accepted and may result in delayed testing appointments.

We value your feedback. Please click  to complete a short survey giving feedback to our testing services staff.

Test(s) Offered:

  • ACT - Steven Hall | 3rd Floor
  • Placement Testing - Collier Library | 2nd Floor
  • Degree-Specific Testing - Collier Library | 2nd Floor

Schedule Your Placement Test

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Test Information

At UNA, we use your ACT or SAT scores to place you in your English and math classes. If you do not have scores or if your scores are not high enough to place you in your preferred level of math or English, you can take a placement test. 
To schedule your math placement test contact Ms. Catherine Martin at cprice5@una.edu.

READ BEFORE TEST

For further questions, please contact Dr. Jared Painter: jpainter@una.edu

An ACT English score of 18 or higher or an SAT Reading score of 450 or above will place a student in EN 111 (Freshmen Comp I). Students who do not meet this threshold or students who do not have a score on file are welcome to take the Accuplacer WritePlacer test in order to test into EN 111. A score of 5 (out of a possible 8) will allow a student to skip EN 099 (Basic English).

There are three options in taking Accuplacer WritePlacer test.

  1. Remote (Proctoring fee varies based on )
  2. Virtually ($28 proctoring fee)



Certification information can be found here.

Scheduled Test Dates:
  • August 19, 2025
  • September 10, 2025
  • Setpember 24, 2025
  • October 1, 2025
  • October 22, 2025
  • November 5, 2025
  • November 19, 2025
  • December 5, 2025


For additional instructions on how to register for the GRE, click .

Scheduled Test Dates:
  • September 5, 2025
  • November 3, 2025
  • December 4, 2025
  • January 16, 2026
  • February 8, 2026
  • March 13, 2026
  • April 24, 2026
  • Review CLEP Accepted Credits and Eligibility Documentation
Subject Examination Score (out of 80) Equivalency Credit
American Government 50 Political Science 241 (3)
History of the United States I 50 History 201 (3)
History of the United States II 50 History 202 (3)
College Algebra 50 Mathematics 112 (3)
English Composition* 50 English 111 (3)
College French, Levels 1 and 2 50 French 101-102 (6)
College French, Levels 1 and 2 62 French 101-102, 201-202 (12)
College German, Levels 1 and 2 50 German 101-102 (6)
College German, Levels 1 and 2 63 German 101-102, 201-202 (12)
College Spanish, Levels 1 and 2 50 Spanish 101-102 (6)
College Spanish, Levels 1 and 2 63 Spanish 101-102, 201-202 (12)
General Biology 50 Biology 111-112 (8)
General Chemistry 50 Chemistry 111-112 (6)
Human Growth & Development 50 Education 299 (3)
Principles of Management 50 Management 330 (3)
Introductory Accounting 50 Accounting 291-292 (6)
Introductory Business Law 50 Business Law 240 (3)
Principles of Macroeconomics 50 Economics 251 (3)
Principles of Microeconomics 50 Economics 252 (3)
Introductory Psychology 50 Psychology 201 (3)
Introductory Sociology 50 Sociology 221 (3)
Principles of Marketing 50 Marketing 360 (3)
Western Civilization I 50 History 101 (3)
Western Civilization II 50 History 102 (3)

☑ The maximum number of hours earned through testing (CLEP, DSST, AP) and other non-traditional credit shall not exceed 45 semester hours

☑ I am not taking a test for a course that I have failed in the classroom

☑ I am not taking a test for a course for which I am currently registered

☑ I am not taking a test for a course that in previous semesters I have a W, WP or WF

☑ I am not taking a test for a course in which I have higher level credit (exception, foreign languages). This rule also doesn't apply if you have credit for HI 202, but wish to take a CLEP for HI 201. Same for EC 252 if you wish to take a CLEP for EC 251.

☑ I understand the burden is on me to make sure I am eligible to receive credit for the test I am about to take. No refund will be given if it is determined after testing that I do not meet the criteria to receive credit. I will consult my UNA catalog to clarify the restrictions.

☑ I understand that any credit earned through testing will not affect my GPA, nor will it add any quality points to my transcript

☑ (If you are re-taking a test) I understand that to re-take a test that I failed, I must wait at least 90 before re-testing.

Please note: to receive CLEP credit, you must be a matriculating UNDERGRADUATE student seeking a degree. Prospective students may test and send scores to UNA, but credit will not be applied until they are enrolled.

  • Purchase your CLEP exam:
    • Go to    then select “CLEP Exams” and select “Exam Topics”
    • Select your choice of CLEP exam and click Register **a study guide may be purchased for an additional $10.00
    • Create an account if you don’t already have one
    • Pay $97.00 fee with an electronic payment method such as a credit or debit card
    • Retain confirmation email following purchase as ticket ID number will be needed on test day
  • Pay test center fee:
    • Go to to pay test center fee (fee is $15.00 per CLEP exam purchase)
  • Schedule your CLEP Exam on any Friday before 12:00pm using the scheduling calendar on the testing webpage or for another preferred date and time, please provide request to cprice5@una.edu and allow at least 2 business days for processing. Please note CLEP exams average 90 minutes and business hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
  • On test day, please check-in at the University Success Center on the second floor of Collier Library. Bring an accessible copy of the CLEP exam ticket found in purchase confirmation email and a valid form of photo ID such as:
    • Driver’s License
    • Military ID
    • Certificate of Citizenship
    • Green Card
    • State/National/Province ID
    • Tribal ID
    • Passport
    • College Board ID Form

For additional questions please contact, Testing Coordinator, Catherine Martin at 256-765-4773 or   cprice5@una.edu