Testing and Assessment Services
Providing a secure, distraction-reduced testing environment for university placement tests, make-up course examinations, CLEP exams, and accommodated testing for students with documented disabilities.
Examination Portfolio
Comprehensive testing offerings
The Heckman Testing Center administers standardized placement, credit-by-exam, and faculty course exams.
Course placement assessments
- Accuplacer Mathematics Placement Assessment
- English Writing Placement Evaluation
- Chemistry Readiness Examination for Health Sciences
- Foreign Language Proficiency Testing
Prior learning and credit by exam
- College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
- DSST (DANTES Subject Standardized Tests)
- Earn up to 30 credits toward your bachelor’s degree
- Official score reporting sent directly to UB Registrar
Specialized and admissions testing
- ATI TEAS Pre-Nursing Admission Examination
- Faculty-proctored make-up course examinations
- Distance learning proctored exams for external institutions
- Standardized certification and licensure testing
Accommodated testing for students with disabilities
The Testing Center coordinates closely with Student Accessibility Services (SAS) to provide testing accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504. Accommodations include private testing cubicles, extended time (1.5x or 2.0x), screen reading software, and distraction-reduced environments.
Testing Center rules and security guidelines
All test takers must present a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, passport, state ID) or official UB Student ID card before any exam will be released.
Smartphones, smartwatches, fitness trackers, wireless earbuds, calculators (unless explicitly authorized in writing by the course instructor), and personal bags must be stored in center-provided secure lockers prior to entering the testing lab.
Instructors must submit make-up exam materials and specific instructions at least 24 hours in advance. Students must reserve their testing seat through the Heckman Testing Center booking portal.
All testing stations are monitored via closed-circuit video and live proctors. Any instance of suspected academic dishonesty will result in immediate termination of the exam and referral to the Dean of Students.
Section overview
New incoming undergraduate students receive an automated email from Admissions containing their placement test credentials. Exams can be taken remotely via secure browser or in person at the Testing Center.
CLEP exam fees are paid directly to the College Board, with a nominal proctoring fee payable to UB. Scores meeting university standards are awarded course credit as reflected in the UB Academic Catalog.
Students with approved testing accommodations must reserve their exam seat at least 3 business days in advance (and 5 business days for midterms and final exams) to ensure proctor staffing.
Testing Center hours and location
Located inside the Heckman Learning Commons on the 2nd floor of Wahlstrom Library.