Testing Services

TESTING SERVICES UPDATE:

Effective March 16, 2020:
To slow transmission of COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) and remain consistent with recommendations from state health authorities to practice social distancing, all Kent State University campuses are closed until further notice.

During this time, Kent State Stark Testing Services will assist students remotely.

Email Testing Services at starktesting@kent.edu or call 330-244-3379 and leave a message. Emails and calls will be answered as soon as possible.

More testing information is forthcoming. Please check back.

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-MacGinitie Reading Test
• Foreign Language placement testing
• CLEP - College Level Examination Program
• ACT Residual Testing
• Make-up and SAS exams
• Microsoft Office Specialist Certification
• Readers and scribes for students with disability accommodations

ALEKS MATH / ACCUPLACER / Gates-MacGinitie Reading 
Testing Hours

Updated March 16, 2020: In person testing is suspended until further notice.

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 330-244-3379
• Be sure you bring a photo ID with you when you come in for testing