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Due to COVID-19, the Testing Center will be open in a limited capacity.
The Ohio State University Testing Center is currently open by appointment ONLY to Ohio State students,faculty, and staff. We are currently administering the following: ACTFL, EMs, CLEP, Correspondence, GRE, Kryterion, Make-Up Exams, ParaPro, and Placement Tests. The Ohio State University looks forward to serving you in the near future.
Testing Center email: esue-testing@osu.edu
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- ACTFL - Ohio Teaching Licensure Test
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(Including GRE®, Praxis Series TM, and NBPTS) - TOEFL iBT
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Testing Center Mission Statement
The mission of The Ohio State University Testing Center is to provide examinations and resources to students, faculty, staff and the external community that supports their academic and professional advancement.
The Ohio State University Testing Center:
• Administers placement exams for incoming and transfer students.
• Facilitates the testing needs of Ohio State online courses, make-up examinations, and distance-learning students.
• Supports student retention by making referrals to resources aimed at optimizing test preparation and student success.
• Makes national, professional and certification exams available to the campus and the community.
• Provides a knowledgeable, courteous and professional testing environment and staff.
The Testing Center is committed to maintaining professional testing standards and practices and strives to fulfill the needs of students and the community by adhering to the National College Testing Association Professional Standards and Guidelines.
Contact Information
In Person: 585 Student Academic Services Building, 281 West Lane Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210
Via Email: esue-testing@osu.edu
By Phone: (614) 292-2241
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; effective October 1
Note: The Testing Center remains open and staffed until all test-takers have completed their examinations.
Testing Away From Campus
Ohio State students occasionally need to take an exam or test when they're not physically on or near campus. To find a certified location that will proctor an exam or test for you, review the National College Testing Association's Consortium of College Testing Centers.
