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Wahpeton Test Center
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:
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 Test Center
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:
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. 

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ACCUPLACER Testing

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.

Kaplan Nursing Admissions Test (KNAT)

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.

Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Test by ATI

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

College Level Exam Program (CLEP) Test
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:

  1. Contact the Test Center to schedule your exam. CLEP testing is offered in both Fargo and Wahpeton.
  2. Visit the  CLEP Exam website to register and purchase your exam. Print out your registration ticket to bring to your appointment.
  3. Arrive at Test Center at scheduled time with required forms of identification and your registration ticket.
  4. 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 - General Educational Development

GED Tests are given throughout the year by appointment in Wahpeton only. For more information, contact:

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.