Testing
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The Northwest Nazarene University Testing Office supports the educational mission of NNU by providing high quality testing services in accordance with the National College Testing Association Professional Standards and Guidelines and governmental regulations. The services provided for students, faculty, staff, community members, and business partners will be consistently rendered with an attitude of service that demonstrates value for relationships, personal excellence, diversity, and commitment to lifelong learning.
PRAXIS Test Site
NNU is a national test site for administering the PRAXIS exam. The test is administered in the Helstrom Business Center (#53 on the NNU Campus Map)
The 2011-2012 National Testing Dates at NNU are:
July 23, 2011; September 17, 2011; November 12, 2011; January 14, 2012; March 10, 2012; April 28, 2012; & July 21, 2012
To register for the PRAXIS, click the ETS link below.
Study Guides
The NNU Testing Center only recommends study resources officially endorsed by the test publishers. Many other resources are available online and in print form.
LearningExpress
General guidance for testing, and guidance for specific tests. Made available FREE to students in the State of Idaho.
Tests and Services
- Proctoring Services
The NNU Testing Center is available to proctor tests for a variety of students' needs, including distance learning courses and non-NNU students. This service is free for registered NNU students. - Residual ACT Tests
NNU offers the Residual ACT for prospective students. - CAAP Tests
As an NNU graduation requirement, students must complete the CAAP exam during either their junior or senior year. The exam is offered four times each year. - CLEP Tests
NNU offers CLEP testing for college credit. - COMPASS Tests
NNU offers COMPASS testing for Math and English proficiency and placement. - DSST Tests
NNU offers DSST (formerly DANTES) testing for college credit.
Scheduling & Payment
The Administration Fee must be paid at the time of scheduling to reserve a seat. CASH, check, debit, or credit card payment is accepted.
TO SCHEDULE A TEST, email studenttesting@nnu.edu or call Monti Channon (208-467-8463).
Service/Test | Admin Fee | Test Fee |
|---|---|---|
Proctoring Services - non-NNU students | $25 per test | <></> |
Proctoring Services - registered NNU students | FREE | <></> |
Residual ACT Test | $50 per test | <></> |
CAAP Test - Scheduled Group Tests | FREE | <></> |
CAAP Test - Special Schedule | $50 per test | <></> |
CLEP | $40 per test | $77 per test |
COMPASS | $10 per test | <></> |
DSST | $40 per test | $80 per test |
