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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, Kryterion, Make-Up Exams, and ParaPro. The Ohio State University looks forward to serving you in the near future.
Testing Center email: sae-testing@osu.edu
Testing Services
If your instructor has reserved testing registrations for your course in advance, please sign up for a Reserved Course Registration.
For students signing up for a Final Exam Registration, please follow these instructions:
- Go to testing.osu.edu.
- Select the link for Online Registration.
- Select “OSU Testing” and “Finals Week Testing Registration" for the Group.If you have SLDS time accommodations, please select "SLDS Final Exams" instead of "Finals Week Testing Registration."
- Select “Finals Week Registration” for the Exam. If you have SLDS time accommodations, you should choose your specific time accommodation for the Exam.
- Select the Date and Time approved by your professor. If the Date or Time you desire is unavailable, the Testing Center is either booked or unable to test that day
- Follow the remaining prompts.
If you are an Instructor attempting to submit an exam for a student registered with the Testing Center, please follow these instructions:
- Select “Forms (staff only)”.
- Under “Testing Center,” select and download “Testing Center Exam Request Form.”
- The form can be filled on your computer.
- Create a individualized form for all students you are emailing for.
- Send each filled out request form and the exam file (if a paper exam) to esue-testing@osu.edu.
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Other Examination Programs
- ACTFL - Ohio Teaching Licensure Test
- ACTFL - Validation
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- Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
- Correspondence Testing & Proctoring Services
- ParaPro Assessment
Professional Organizations
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:
• 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: sae-testing@osu.edu
By Phone: (614) 292-2241
Office Hours:
Current - May 19
• Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
May 20 - July 28
• Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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.
