ACT National

The ACT is a national college admissions examination that consists of subject area tests in English, mathematics, reading, and science. At APSU, the ACT is used to meet admission requirements for first-time college students under 21 years of age.

Important Policy Updates

***Effective September 2010, per ACT policy, paper registration packets will only be available to those students who are unable to pay their registration fees online or via serialized waiver/voucher. All other students must register online at the website listed in the Registration section below. To obtain a paper registration packet, please come to the Testing Center in the Ellington Building, Room 202. Please understand that supplies may be limited.***

Roster additions (test center change / test date change / standby) will be admitted in the order in which check in with ACT staff on the test administration day.

If the ACT administration is rescheduled due to weather or another event, the rescheduled date will be posted by ACT on www.actstudent.org.

The Testing Center strongly recommends that examinees visit the ACT website to obtain the most current information regarding all testing policies and procedures.

Fees / Payment Method / Remittance Policy

No Writing Fee: $34.00

Plus Writing Fee: $49.50

Please Note: Additional fees may apply for late registration, standby testing, and other services.

Payment Method: Online registrations must be paid by credit card, ACT fee waiver, or state voucher. To register using any other method of payment, you must use the paper registration folder. Paper registrations must be paid using a check or money order made payable to ACT Registration. Please see the note about paper registrations in the Registration Requirements section below. Please follow all guidelines established by ACT for payment of testing fees. For more information regarding payment of fees, please visit the ACT website.

Remittance Policy: Payment is due at the time of online registration. Please Note: If you are testing as a standby, do NOT bring payment to the test center. If you are admitted to test, ACT will bill you the appropriate fees.

If you have any questions regarding a payment method, please contact ACT.

Test Dates / Times

Please click on the Test Schedule link at the bottom of this page to view the current schedule of test dates administered at Austin Peay. Please Note: Seating availability is limited, so examinees should schedule in advance. Please report to the testing location on the day and time indicated on your ACT Admission Ticket.

Testing Location

Please report to the testing location indicated on your ACT Admission Ticket.

Parking

Parking for the ACT National at Austin Peay is located near the Sundquist Science Building. If you are unfamiliar with campus, please click on the following link to access a Campus Map. Please allow adequate time to acquire parking prior to your scheduled test time.

Identification Requirements

Please visit the ACT website for detailed information regarding acceptable forms of identification. Testing staff will NOT admit any student who does not meet the I.D. requirement.

Registration Requirements

To register for the ACT National, please visit www.actstudent.org. All registration requirements can be met by registering online. By registering online, examinees can create an ACT Web account through which they can access additional services.

***Effective September 2010, per ACT policy, paper registration packets will only be available to those students who are unable to pay their registration fees online or via serialized waiver/voucher or those under the age of 13. All other students must register online at the website above. To obtain a paper registration packet, please come to the Testing Center in the Ellington Building, Room 202 or schedule a meeting with your high school counselor. Please understand that supplies may be limited.***

Standby Testing: If you miss the late registration deadline for a test date, you can try to test as a standby on test day. Please know you are not guaranteed admission. Test centers admit standbys on a first-come, first-admitted basis and only if there is space available after all registered students have been admitted for their test option. Because advanced arrangements are required, standby examinees cannot request accomodations. You will not be able to add, change, or cancel score reports. For information, please visit "Standby Testing" on the ACT website. Please Note: To be eligible for standby testing, you must EITHER print and complete the Standby Request Form (availalble on the ACT website) completely and accurately with a legible ACT ID and bring it with you to the test center on test day with acceptable identification OR complete a paper registration packet as instructed for standby testing and bring it with you to the test center on test day with acceptable identification.

Regardless of which registration option you choose, be sure to view "Test Day Procedures" on the ACT website.

Permissible Test Aids

Pencils will be provided by the Testing Center for those students who do not bring their own No. 2 pencils. Please Note: Pencil sharpeners are not available.

Examinees are allowed to bring a calculator for the mathematics test only. Examinees are responsible for knowing if their    calculator is permitted. The Testing Center will not provide calculators.

Prohibited Items

The following items are prohibited: books, dictionaries, scratch paper, notes or other aids, highlight pens, colored pens or pencils, correction fluid/tape, any electronic device other than a permitted calculator, reading material, and tobacco in any form.

Results / Score Reports / Transcripts

Schedules for posting scores after each test date are at www.actstudent.org along with reasons why some scores take longer.

Mailed score reports for the No Writing ACT are normally mailed within 3 – 8 weeks after the test date.

Mailed score reports for the Plus Writing ACT are normally mailed within 5 – 8 weeks after the test date.

Additional Score Reports must be requested from ACT. For details visit “Send Your Scores to Others” on the ACT website.

Cancellations

Please contact ACT regarding cancellations.

Retest Information

To register for a retest, follow the registration procedures outlined above. Examinees can take the ACT no more than 12 times total. Review all ACT retest restrictions on the ACT website.

Accommodations

ACT has established policies regarding documentation of an applicant's disability and the process for requesting accommodations. For details, see “ACT Policy for Documentation to Support Requests for Test Accommodations on the ACT” on the ACT website. Please contact ACT regarding all accommodation questions.

Additional Information

Please dress in layers so that you can adjust to any room temperature.

Per ACT: Examinees may bring snacks and beverages into the test room but may consume them only outside the test room during the break.

Visitors are not permitted in the testing center while testing is in progress.

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact the Testing Center at (931) 221-6269.

Test Schedule