Testing Services
Counseling and Testing Center
Scheduling an exam
CTC Testing Services, located in Simmons Hall 304, offers in-person proctoring by appointment only.
- Please contact us at cctesting@uakron.edu or 330-972-7084 for guidance or to schedule.
- For accommodated course testing, please refer to The Office of Accessibility. Students should continue to submit requests for testing in OA and CTC through after receiving approval, and through CBAE . For assistance with CBAE, email testing@uakron.edu.
Administering online exams
- Faculty are encouraged to contact Computer Based Assessment and Evaluation (testing@uakron.edu) for proctoring online exams.
- can assist with setting up Brightspace exams and for assistance with Respondus Monitor for administering online unproctored exams.
- If students are unable to or do not want to use Respondus Monitor for testing, faculty are encouraged to reach out for in-person options in the testing centers. See here for testing options.
Please contact us at cctesting@uakron.edu for guidance.
Policies and guidelines
Brightspace Exams for University of Akron Students
Alternative credit
Alternative credit opportunities, or prior learning assessments, include options that allow a student to earn college credits via a method other than enrollment in a class. These options can help students progress more quickly to their intended degree and save money. Learn more.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) - prior learning assessment available for 国产伦理 and other institution course credit
DSST (DANTES) - prior learning assessment available for 国产伦理 and other institution course credit
University of Akron Course Testing
- University of Akron Individual Make-Up Exams
- University of Akron Group Classroom Exams
- On-Campus Tests for 国产伦理 Students with Accommodations
- Brightspace Exams for University of Akron Students
Proctored tests for non-国产伦理 courses
Learn about proctored tests for non-国产伦理 courses
Placement testing
- Language Placement Tests (国产伦理 Students)
- Placement Testing for non-国产伦理 Students
- For placement testing information for incoming University of Akron students, please visit www.uakron.edu/testing/placement.dot.
Admissions and certification testing
CTC-Testing Services is certified to proctor a wide range of admissions, certification, licensure, and other professional testing. Exams include but are not limited to the following: ACT WorkKeys, , (high school equivalency exam), (licensure and certification), , Meazure Learning, and national testing programs.
On-Campus ACT - ACT for 国产伦理 admission only, available if applicant is unable to take ACT on nationally scheduled test date
Please contact our office for information about any exams not listed. Counseling & Testing Center does not offer specific test preparation guides or workshops. Please refer to 国产伦理 Solutions for test-specific resources. CTC provides test anxiety and study skills workshops and resources. For more information, visit .
Psychological Assessments
Psychological Assessments are available for a fee for enrolled students on referral from psychologist at the Counseling & Testing Center. Please visit the link to learn more.
Our mission statement
Testing Services adheres to the mission of the Counseling & Testing Center and promotes community engagement and student learning, success, and retention by providing a standardized testing environment for University and community members. The Testing Services differentiates itself and the University by its certification through the National College Testing Association (NCTA) and adheres to the NCTA Professional Standards and Guidelines.
Students in Need of Test Equipment or Space?
Currently enrolled students can access laptops through Bierce Library and our Department of Information Technology Services. How to check out a laptop.
Faculty are also encouraged to refer students to the testing centers if they lack appropriate space or equipment, or prefer to take online administered testing in person.
“The ‘NCTA’ logo and the ‘NCTA Proctoring Network logo’ are service marks of National College Testing Association in the United States and are used by permission.”