Wahpeton Location:
- Old Main 230
Fall & Spring Semester Hours (Wahpeton)
- Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Summer Semester Hours (Wahpeton)
- Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1 - 5 p.m.
- Friday: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Contact us to schedule appointment:
- Phone: 701-671-2256
- Email: ndscs.testcenter@ndscs.edu
Scheduling & Fees:
- Students must allow sufficient time to begin and complete their exams prior to the closing time of the test center.
- NDSCS Students taking NDSCS exams are not required to schedule exam times and service is free of charge.
- Non-NDSCS testers using proctoring services are required to schedule exam times at least two days in advance and will be charged a fee of $20 per exam.
Fargo Location:
- 1305 19th Ave. N. Fargo, ND 58102
Fall & Spring Semester Hours (Fargo)
- Monday - Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Summer Semester Hours (Fargo)
- Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Friday: 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Contact us or schedule appointment:
- Phone : 701-231-6919
- Email: ndscs.fargotest@ndscs.edu
Scheduling & Fees:
- Students must allow sufficient time to begin and complete their exams prior to the closing time of the test center.
- NDSCS Students taking NDSCS exams are not required to schedule exam times and service is free of charge.
Test Center Guidelines for Students
Students must:
- Show a Student ID or photo ID.
- Complete the test in one sitting based on the instructor's guidelines regarding the testing time allowed.
- Follow Test Center procedures including the Test Center Academic Integrity procedure.
- Tests should be taken during the students scheduled class hours unless special arrangements have been made in advance with the instructor.
- Communicate with their instructor about make-up exams and alternative test times.
The following are not permitted in the testing center:
- Food or beverage
- Cell phones/hand-held devices/smartwatch
- Book bags or handbags
- Children
- Unauthorized outside class literature
Accommodations for Testing
- Students are responsible for meeting with the accessibility coordinator to arrange disability related testing accommodations.
- Students are encouraged to discuss accommodated testing with their individual instructors in a confidential environment.
- Accessibility information to request accommodations can be found at ndscs.edu/accessibility.
Accuplacer testing is used for English & Math Course Placement at NDSCS. For more information regarding Accuplacer testing or the NDSCS Course Placement Policy, go to the English & Math Placement page.
The Kaplan Nursing Admissions Test (KNAT) is a 91-question, online, multiple-choice test that evaluates the basic reading, math, writing, and science skills of students seeking entry into a nursing program at NDSCS.
The ATI TEAS is designed to assess a student’s preparedness for entering a health program. NDSCS uses TEAS testing for application to the Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, & Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) programs. The ATI test is comprised of 170 multiple-choice questions in the areas of Reading, Math, Science and English and Language Usage.
For information on preparing for your TEAS, visit www.atitesting.com
What is CLEP?
CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) is the most widely accepted credit-by-examination program in the United States, with more than 2,900 colleges and universities awarding credit for satisfactory scores on CLEP exams. With CLEP, a student can earn college credit for what he or she already knows, on any of 34 CLEP examinations.
To obtain the NDUS matrix of acceptable CLEP tests, please go to: NDUS Credit by Examination Chart
CLEP is given by a scheduled appointment only and sessions are limited. To take a CLEP Exam:
- Contact the Test Center to schedule your exam. CLEP testing is offered in both Fargo and Wahpeton.
- Visit the CLEP Exam website to register and purchase your exam. Print out your registration ticket to bring to your appointment.
- Arrive at Test Center at scheduled time with required forms of identification and your registration ticket.
- Pay NDSCS the $30 proctoring fee.
Military members can take the CLEP test free! Check out https://clep.collegeboard.org/clep-military-benefits for more information.
GED Tests are given throughout the year by appointment in Wahpeton only. For more information, contact:
- Karen Dahlgren, 701-671-2256, karen.dahlgren@ndscs.edu
Preparations for GED Tests are offered at the Adult Learning Center in Old Main 420. Call 701-671-2184 for more information.
Test Score Release Form
To send your test score to another institution you must complete our Test Score Release Form.