Testing Information
The EIU Testing & Evaluation Exam Lab houses 30 testing stations. T&E staff members proctor and administer exams for EIU students and offer outside proctoring services for the community and other university/college students. Our trained, professional staff will make sure your testing experience is pleasant and worry free. A current menu of exams offered by EIU is listed below.
ACT Residual Exam
For enrolled or admitted students who were unable to test on a national test date. Results are reported only to the college administering the test (in this case, EIU). No student reports or high school reports are generated, and no additional score reports will be generated to report scores to any other institution. This exam may also be utilized for Merit Scholarship possibilities at EIU.
- Test Fee: $75.00
- Test Dates: By appointment only: 217-581-5986
Constitution Exam
EIU students seeking to graduate under catalogs PRIOR to the 1992-93 catalog, can choose to satisfy their Constitution graduation requirements by passing the appropriate competency exam. Call for additional information.
- Test Fee: $10
- Test Dates: By appointment only 217-581-5986
Health Exam
EIU students seeking to graduate under catalogs PRIOR to the 1992-93 catalog, can choose to satisfy their Health graduation requirements by passing the appropriate competency exam. Call for additional information.
- Test Fee: $10
- Test Dates: By appointment only 217-581-5986
Illinois Licensure Testing System
The Illinois Licensure Testing System (ILTS) site has up-to-date registration and testing information, test preparation materials, and services that enable you to register and obtain unofficial test results online. Includes important announcements as well as test dates and registration deadlines: www.il.nesinc.com. For testing information please contact the Regional Office of Education (730 7th Street - Charleston, IL), an ILTS testing site. Contact that office at 217-348-0151 for more information.
Math Placement Exam (MPE)
The Math Placement Exam is used to determine math placement course level at EIU. Referral by an advisor or instructor is required
EIU utilizes the Accuplacer placement exams through College Board.
Additional information is available at: EIU Math Placement Exam Guidelines
Math Placement Exam study information - EIU math placement study flyer
- Test Fee: First attempt: no fee, Second attempt and beyond: $20 fee per session
- Test Dates: By appointment only: 217-581-5986
Outside Exam Proctoring
EIU offers exam proctoring for outside sources - i.e. other colleges/universities. Contact Testing and Evaluation to make appointments and schedule exams from other participating colleges/universities.
- Test Fee: $25 per hour of exam proctoring
- Test Dates: By appointment only
- Proctoring contact information: Carrie Gossett 217-581-5986
Reading Placement Exam (RPE)
The Reading Placement Exam is used to determine reading placement course level at EIU. Referral by an advisor or instructor is required
EIU utilizes the Accuplacer placement exams through College Board.
- Test Fee: First attempt: no fee, Second attempt and beyond: $20 fee per session
- Test Dates: By appointment only: 217-581-5986
Writing Competency Exam (WCE)
No longer offered. Contact Certifying Officer in your college for options/information. WCE Alternative Exam information is available upon request. This requirement has been replaced by the Electronic Writing Portfolio (EWP).