Overview

The FSU Center for Assessment and Testing provides a secure testing environment for a variety of examinations, and serves FSU courses whose classroom environments are not conducive to good testing conditions. We also offer placement tests for the Modern Languages Department, several state and national exams to meet the needs of FSU and students of the surrounding community, and assist with testing in regard to academic studies.

Tests & Test-taking

• Computer-Based Exams
• CAT CLAST (College-Level Academic Skills Test)
• CLA (Collegiate Learning Assessment)
• CLEP (College Level Examination Program)
• FSU Course Exams
• FSU Departmental Exams
• FTCE/FELE (Florida Teacher Certification Examination/Florida Educational Leadership Examination)
• HESI A2 (Health Education Systems Incorporated A2 Admission Test)
• Modern Language Placement Exams
• TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills)
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)


• Paper-Based Exams
• ACT (American College Entrance Exam)
• CLAST (College-Level Academic Skills Test)
• LSAT (Law School Admission Test)
• SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)


• Distance Learning
• FSU Distance Learning Courses
• UF Distance Learning Courses
• Other Institution Distance Learning Courses


• Ensuring Test Integrity and Security
• Prep Courses

View the article Testing and Assessment Issues for an overview of assessments, with a focus on tests or examinations typically given in paper/pencil format or on the computer. In addition, faculty should consider these elements when selecting tests for both face-to-face and online courses and when setting the conditions for administering them. CAT Director Jean-Marc Wise discusses test reporting, scoring, security and evaluation in this on-demand video. And don't miss the on-demand video Issues in Testing & Grading Practices with Dr. Jeanne O'Kon.

For more information call: (850) 644-8696.