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Important Notification
To mitigate for COVID-19, the NSU Testing Center is open for limited in-person testing. This includes faculty and national test administrations.
Mission Statement
The mission of Testing Services is to provide opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and local residents to transform lives and communities by providing exemplary services and innovative technologies in the delivery of local, national and professional certification examinations, in accordance with National College Testing Association (NCTA) professional standards and guidelines, to support lifelong learning and professional advancement.
NSU FastStart by Modern States
NSU has partnered with Modern States to increase access to higher education and provide an opportunity for Virginia high school students and NSU freshmen to earn one full year of college credits for free!
Modern States is a philanthropic online learning program providing free courses and textbooks online, as well as free CLEP test vouchers to pay for up to 34 credit-bearing exams, per student, to make college more affordable.
The FastStart program will benefit
- High school students seeking dual enrollment at NSU
- Graduating high school students wanting to benefit from credit-by-examination for knowledge earned
- NSU freshmen seeking to reduce tuition and time in program
- All others
- Go to the NSU Faststart website to apply
View the video below for more information on how Modern States can help you obtain your degree in less time and at less cost.
Testing Protocol for fall semester 2021
In compliance with local and government guidelines, social distancing will be implemented, and test candidates will be required to wear face coverings throughout the test administration. Testing Services will enforce social distancing, wearing of face coverings and other mitigating procedures to reduce students’ risk of exposure to COVID-19.
Students who are enrolled in online or hybrid courses may take live remote exams proctored by Testing Services staff, with a referral from the instructor.
Students who reside locally can schedule an appointment to take an in-person exam at the NSU Testing Center by calling (757) 823-2504. Due to the need to social distance there is a limited number of available work stations. Please schedule your appointment at least 48 hours in advance of your test date.
Exams will be scheduled by appointment only.
Technology Provisions and Accommodations
The Dean of Students Office, in collaboration with Information Technology Services, will continue to provide loaner laptops and loaner MiFi devices to eligible students who do not have the proper IT assets for online learning. Students must be enrolled for fall semester 2021 with a zero balance or current payment plan. Eligible students should send an email request to deanofstudents@nsu.edu.
The O.A.S.I.S. program assists currently enrolled students with documented disabilities including physical, psychological, traumatic head injury, learning disabilities and other health concerns. Students who qualify for O.A.S.I.S. services can also arrange to take exams at the Assistive Technology Laboratory.
Services Provided
Testing Services is a member of the National College Testing Association and is dedicated to the promotion of professionalism and quality in the administration of testing services and programs, including issues relating to test administration, test accessibility, test development, test scoring, and assessment.
The Testing Center is equipped with over 40 computers in a quality test environment with state of the art workstations and test security systems. The Testing Center provides admissions testing for prospective students, academic testing to support ongoing assessment of continued student learning and national test administration.
Military Benefits
Norfolk State University Testing Services is a fully funded CLEP test center. The United States government offers funding for all 34 CLEP exams through the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES).
What to Expect When You Visit the Testing Center
- Outstanding and supportive customer service by certified test administrators and proctors
- A clean, comfortable and quiet test environment that is conducive to optimal test- taker performance
- Collaboration between testing services staff, faculty and administrators to ensure that students receive University and national tests in compliance with educational and professional testing standards
- Coordination with the NSU Office of Accessibility Services/International Student Services (O.A.S.I.S.) to ensure compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American's with Disabilities Act. These mandates prohibit discrimination of individuals with disabilities and ensure that students with documented disabilities are afforded reasonable accommodations to have equal access to campus classes, activities, and resources
For more information or to schedule a test appointment please contact Testing Services at (757) 823-2504 or testingcenter@nsu.edu.
To avoid extra fees please be sure to schedule your exam at least 72 hours in advance!
HESI A2 testing will commence September 10, 2021. The exam schedule, including location, dates and times can be located on the Testing Services calendar page. Please register for the HESI A2 - 1st Time Tester exam. If you decide to re-test, schedule the HESI A2 - 2nd Time Tester Exam. It is recommended that you wait a minimum of 48 hours and thoroughly review your HESI A2 practice materials before you re-test. Consequences for violating testing protocol may result in invalidation of test results.
The testing deadline for pre-licensure Nursing applicants for the Traditional Track BSN program for the spring 2022 semester is October 7, 2021. The testing deadline for pre-licensure Nursing applicants for the Traditional Track BSN program for the fall 2022 semester is February 21, 2022. Exam scores are valid for 3 years. You will receive an email from the Nursing Department if you receive a passing score on the exam.
For additional information on the HESI A2 exam, please contact the NSU Department of Nursing and Allied Health directly or visit the Pre-Licensure Nursing Applicants webpage. Visit our Test Preparation Help webpage for HESI A2 practice tests, tutorials and other resources.
Career Interest Inventories - No Cost
If you are uncertain about your major and would like help in identifying your strongest interests, feel free to take one of the no-cost interest inventories below.