About Testing

Testing Services provides a variety of services to the campus community designed to assist students in their admissions, placements, and graduation requirements. Tests are offered on a regular basis.
Download the current EPT / ELM Bulletin here.

Other Test

American College Test (ACT)

FOR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION, GO TO: www.act.org or call 319-337-1270

ACT-R Special Admissions Test for late admits to Sonoma ONLY.Contact SSU Testing Services at 707-664-2947 for additional information.

California Teacher Credentialing Exams (CBEST, CSET and RICA)

FOR INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER, GO TO:

CLEP College Level Exam Program

FOR INFORMATION ON REGISTRATION & FEES,

GO TO: www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/exams.html

For information on CLEP tests accepted at SSU, contact Admissions and Records: (707) 664-2778 on visit current listing at:
http://www.sonoma.edu/aa/advising/ap_clep_ib_credit.pdf

English Placement Test / Entry Level Math (EPT ELM)

REGISTRATION PROCEDURES:

For more information and to Register on-line go to our EPT/ELM Web registration links in the Menu Bar of the SSU Testing website. If you want to see the dates of Tests and to Register online, go here:

REGISTRATION FORM ONLINE

Resource and Study Tools:
  • Standby registration is available for both tests.
  • Another good site to help you satisfy your CSU ELM (math) requirement is: www.csumathsuccess.org
  • Calculators are not allowed for the ELM.
  • The EPT can only be taken once. However, the ELM may be repeated.
  • A confirmation letter with room location and reporting times will be sent to registrants within 1 week of the test date

Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)

FOR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION, GO TO:

  • www.gmat.org or call
  • 1-800-GMATNOW or
  • Prometric Testing Center in Santa Rosa: 579-5163
For fee waiver info contact the Financial Aid office at SSU at 707-664-2389 or ETS at 609-771-7906.

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

SSU only offers the Subject Test, paper version exams. The GRE General Test is not offered at SSU. The GRE is a commercially-run standardized test that is an admission requirement for many graduate schools in the United States. Created and administered by Educational Testing Service (or ETS). The exam measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical writing skills that have been acquired over a long period of time and that are not related to any specific field of study. The GRE General Test is offered as a computer-based exam administered is offered in select testing centers. Standard admissions test for most graduate programs. The GRE General test is only offered on computer. FOR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION, GO TO:
  • www.gre.org or call 1-800-GRECALL or
  • Prometric Testing Center in Santa Rosa: 579-5163
  • For fee waiver information contact the Financial Aid office at SSU at 707-664-2389 or ETS at 609-771-7906.
GRE Subject Tests: Some graduate programs require both the General Test and a Subject Test. It is the student's responsibility to check with the graduate program they are interested in to determine if they need both tests. The GRE Subject Tests are pencil and paper tests, and are offered at Sonoma State University. FOR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION, GO TO:
  • http://www.gre.org or call 1-800-GRECALL For fee waiver information contact the Financial Aid office at SSU at 707-664-2389 or Educational Testing Service at 609-771-7906

    For more info and to register, go to www.gre.org. Candidate inquires should be referred to GRE Customer Services at 1-866-771-7670 or email GRE at: gre-info@ets.org.

Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)

Standard admissions test for most Law Schools. The LSAT is offered at Sonoma State University. FOR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION, GO TO:

Miller's Analogies Test (MAT)

FOR INFORMATION OR REGISTRATION, contact the Psychological Corporation at: 800-622-3231

Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)

Standard admissions test for most Medical Schools. The MCAT is offered at Sonoma State University. For a free Practice Test Online: go to www.e-mcat.com. FOR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION, GO TO: www.aamc.org/mcat or call 319-337-1357

National Teacher Credentialing Exams (PRAXIS)

The PRAXIS tests are offered at Sonoma State University. FOR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION, GO TO:
  • http://www.ets.org/praxis General information is also available from the SSU Credential Office at 707-664-2581, or call the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for specific credential requirements, 916-445-7254.

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)

FOR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION, GO TO: TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language The TOEFL in only offered on computer. FOR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION, GO TO:

Test of Esential Academic Skills (TEAS)

REGISTRATION PROCEDURES:

Registration will be around January of a given year. The Test is only offered once every year at Sonoma State. The Nursing Dept is responsible for providing the registration details/forms to down load or link to register online. It is in written format only and the fee is currenlty $35 (subject to change). A study guide is available from the manufacturer of the TEAS, Assessment Tech, Inc. Go to www.atitesting.com to order a Study Guide.

FOR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION, GO TO:


Written English Proficiency Test (WEPT)

REGISTRATION PROCEDURES:

Pick up test registration form at the Writing Center on the first floor of the Schulz Information Center. Fill it out completely. Take it to Customer Service office and pay a fee of $30. Return the registration form and your receipt to the Writing Center.

ADDITIONAL WEPT INFORMATION:

  • The WEPT (http://www.sonoma.edu/writingcenter/wept) is administered through the Writing Center, which also offers workshops and tutorial sessions to help students prepare for the test.
  • A computer version of the WEPT is also available through the Writing Center.
  • The WEPT study booklet is available online at: http://www.sonoma.edu/programs/writingcenter/weptbook.htm.
  • If you have passed English 375 with a grade of C or better, or have completed an UPPER DIVISION English proficiency writing course or exam at another institution, the WEPT MAY BE waived. Contact the WEPT Office (664-2058) for more information on applying for a waiver.
  • The WEPT must be taken before 90 units are completed or you will not be allowed to register for classes.