Testing Services

The Testing Center promotes student learning experiences by following established procedures for administering tests in a professional and standardized manner. 

We support students, Kent State University faculty, and test sponsors, both domestic and abroad, by managing tests promptly, fairly, and accurately. Our center has committed to the National College Testing Association’s Professional Standards and Guidelines.

Testing Services provides:

• ALEKS Math placement testing (may be taken online from home)
• ALEKS Math reassessment (must be taken at the Testing Center)
• ACCUPLACER Reading and Writing placement testing
• Gates-MacGinities Reading Test
• Foreign Language placement testing
• Music Theory placement testing
• CLEP - College Level Examination Program
• ACT Residual Testing
• Make-up and SAS exams
• Readers and scribes for students with disability accommodations

ALEKS MATH / ACCUPLACER / Gates-MacGinitie Reading 
Testing Hours

Sign-in at least two hours prior to closing. All testing must end at the closing time listed below.

July 29 - Dec. 6
Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Dec. 9 - 13: NO PLACEMENT TESTING
No ALEKS Math, ACCUPLACER or Gates-McGinitie testing available this week for incoming students.

Office Closings

• The Academic Success Center will be closed Sept. 2, Nov. 11, Nov. 28 and Nov. 29. The office will close at 5 p.m. on Oct. 10 and Nov. 27. 

COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS PLACEMENT TESTING

CCP students who would like to take placement testing at Kent State Stark should follow these guidelines:

• Before any placement can be taken, you must first apply to Kent State Stark's CCP program
• Call Testing Services to schedule an appointment at 330-244-5040 or 330-244-5050
• Be sure you bring a photo ID with you when you come in for testing