Institutional ACT Assessment (IACT) Test Information Sheet
For University of Washington use ONLY
The Institutional ACT given locally by the University of Washington's Testing Office is for University of Washington admission purposes only. The results will not be sent to any other institution. In addition, the scores from this exam are not valid at any other college, university or scholarship program other than the University of Washington Office of Admissions.
| FEE: | The test fee is $55 (cash or check) for group tests (see schedule). The fee for an individual appointment is $90 (cash or check).
The group testing fee will change to $60 effective October 1, 2008.
If you are unable to take a group test, you may schedule an individual exam on a space-available basis. Individual appointments are not available from mid-October through early-December. |
| REGISTRATION: | PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED in-person in Schmitz Hall room 440 or by calling 206-543-1170. Register approximately two weeks in advance of the desired test date. Space is limited. |
| SCORES: | Results from the test are mailed to the examinee within two weeks after the test date. Scores are also sent to the University of Washington Undergraduate Admissions Office. Note: The institutional version of the test does NOT include the Writing test option. |
| STUDY: | Study guides for the national ACT program can be used to study for the Institutional ACT. | ON THE DAY OF THE TEST: | The examinee must bring picture identification, #2 pencils, and know her/his social security number. If you arrive after the scheduled test time, you will not be admitted to the examination. The writing option is not currently available as part of the Institutional ACT. Calculators: An acceptable calculator includes nearly any four-function, scientific, or graphing calculator unless it has features described in the 'Prohibited Calculators' list on the ACT website. It is your responsibility to verify that your calculator is acceptable for testing. Please visit ACT's website to review the list of acceptable and prohibited calculators. http://www.actstudent.org/faq/answers/calculator.html Examinees must bring their own calculators and may not share calculators. You are responsible for your own calculator. Testing staff will not have extra batteries or calculators. |
| RETESTS: | Students may repeat the institutional ACT. Any re-tests must be taken at least 60 days after your most recent test date. |
Test Schedule
| Test Dates | Reporting Times | |
|---|---|---|
| December 18, 2008 | Thursday | 1:00 p.m. |
To request disability accommodation for testing, please contact the OEA Testing Center at (206) 543-1171 or via email at oeatests@u.washington.edu before registering for the test.