National Testing Information

ACT Residual

The LSU Alexandria Testing Center administers Residual ACT examinations at various times throughout the academic year. These carefully scheduled dates allow convenient test taking times for LSUA students or future students only.

Test Dates for 2007 - 2008

Dates and locations are subject to change. Please call 427-4492 to confirm.

DATE LOCATION
August 9, 2007 Barbara Brumfield Caffey Annex
August 22, 2007 Barbara Brumfield Caffey Annex
August 29, 2007 Barbara Brumfield Caffey Annex
January 4, 2008 Bayou Robert Room, Student Center
January 16, 2008 Bayou Robert Room, Student Center
May 21, 2008 Bayou Robert Room, Student Center
June 4, 2008 Bayou Robert Room, Student Center
July 15, 2008 Bayou Robert Room, Student Center

All tests begin at 7:30 a.m. Examinees should be present then with picture ID and $45.00 test fee, payable by check, money order, or correct cash. Bring #2 pencils and a simple calculator.

Call the Testing Center (318-427-4492) for more information or to register to take a Residual ACT.

ACT National

For national test dates and to register, please refer to: www.actstudent.org

Examinees must bring their photo ID and admission ticket to test. Report to Coughlin Hall no later than 8:00 a.m.

Stand-by Testing

Students who are not registered may attempt to test as a stand-by. You should arrive no later than 7:30 a.m. with a sealed registration envelope containing the paper registration form and test payments. For more information on stand-by testing, see www.actstudent.org.

Test Center and Test Date Changes

Students who are registered take the ACT at another location or on another date may also be present no later than 7:30 a.m. to test at LSUA as a standby. Please refer again to the above website.

What to bring:

  • sharpened #2 pencils
  • calculator (Check www.actstudent.org for approved calculators
  • ticket or completed standby registration packet
  • jacket or sweater

PRAXIS

The Testing Center administers the PRAXIS examination throughout the year on national dates. The PRAXIS is a set of rigorous and carefully validated assessments that provides accurate, reliable information for use by state education agencies. Colleges and universities may also use the basic academic skills assessments to qualify individuals for entry into teacher education programs.

For test dates, test information, and registration information, go to: http://www.ets.org/praxis

On test day:
  • Bring:
    • sharpened #2 pencils (no mechanical pencils)
    • a jacket or sweater
    • your PRAXIS ticket
    • photo ID

    Please note! The name on your ticket must be the same as the name on your identification. If there is a discrepancy, please call ETS (1-800-257-5123) or the Testing Center (427-4492) before the day of testing.

  • Report to Chambers Hall

TOEFL

The TOEFL(R) test (Test of English as a Foreign Language) will help students demonstrate that they have the English-communication skills needed to succeed in an academic environment. More than 6,000 institutions and agencies in 110 countries rely on TOEFL scores to select students with the English skills needed to succeed. TOEFL covers all facets of English proficiency including a test of spoken English and grammar exercises.

The Testing Center is pleased to offer the TOEFL test. For more information or to register, please go to: www.ets.org