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The student is advised to check
with the department offering the examination prior to
paying the required fee, for information pertaining to the
proficiency examination, and available study materials.
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Each department offering a Core
Area Proficiency Examination will provide students with
information about available study materials, e.g.,
textbooks, study guides, etc. Students are advised to
review all suggested materials prior to completing the
examination.
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The format (essay, objective,
portfolio, etc.) of the core proficiency examination will
be determined by the department offering the examination.
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The student is required to pay a
$50, nonrefundable fee at the Cashier’s Office,
Gannon Building (GB).
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Upon receipt of documentation
indicating the fee has been paid, the proficiency
examination will be administered in the Assessment Center,
Gannon Building, Room 200.
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The Assessment Center staff will
proctor the examination, and inform the department when
the examination has been completed. The department will
score the examination and notify the student of the
examination results.
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Scores will be forwarded by the
department offering the examination to the Assessment
Center, and entered on the student’s record (Banner,
SOATEST) by the Assessment Center.
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The Core proficiency examination
must be passed at a 2.0 (71%) level or higher.
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The examination answer sheets
will not be returned to students or reviewed by them.
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Because the examination score/s
will not appear on the student’s transcript, but will be
recorded in the student record system, students who
successfully complete a core proficiency examination will
be required to notify the Enrollment Services/Registrar’s
Office at the time they submit an application for diploma.
The successful completion will be noted when the student’s
records are audited.
(Date: 01/05/04)
