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How to Register For an Exam- Click Choose Exam in the menu section at the top.
- Click arrow image by the Exam Type.
- Check the box of the exam you want to take.
- Click the Continue button.
- Choose date from the drop-down box.
- Click the Add to Cart button.
- Click the “here” link if you are a first time user.
- Complete the registration information. Enter your own username and password.
Then click the Submit button.
- For exams that have two pricing options, verify if you are a COSC student or not.
- Click the Update Student Status button.
- Click the Checkout button.
- Re-enter username and password.
- Click Register Now button.
- Enter method of payment.
- Click the Complete Purchase button.
Please note you are registering to take the exam now and paying the administration fee. On the day of the exam you will be required to pay the fee required by the testing company for the exam itself. All exams are administered at Charter Oak State College located in Newington, CT.
Upon a successful transaction you will receive an immediate email confirmation receipt. Bring this receipt with you when you take the test.
Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: How soon should I register for an exam?
A: We typically fill CLEP sessions at least 2 weeks before the scheduled date. DSST (DANTES) exams must be registered for at least 2 weeks before the scheduled test date.
Q: How should I pay for an exam?
A: Each exam you take requires two fees: an administrative fee payable to Charter Oak State College, and a fee to the test company for the test itself. Each exam company (CLEP/DSST) has different specific requirements for payment of the exam fee itself. Charter Oak State College requires payment of the exam company fee ($77-80) the day of the exam by charge. The testing staff cannot accept cash payments for exams. The administrative fee is non-refundable.
Q: When are the exams offered at Charter Oak State College?
A: Charter Oak State College offers exams at least twice a month. All the specific test dates & open seats are listed here.
Q: In your CLEP and DANTES registration materials you reference an administration fee of $35 FOR COSC STUDENTS OR APPLICANTS & $50 FOR NON-COSC STUDENTS; I am taking a Distance Learning course with Charter Oak State College, does that mean I am considered enrolled?
A: No. You must be either a matriculated degree-seeking student (or applicant seeking a degree) with Charter Oak State College or you must be part of a Credit Registry with the College in order to qualify for the lower administration fee for exams.
Q: How do I study for an exam?
A: Testing companies publish information describing their exams. Your first step must be to carefully review this information; it is the best source on the exams offered. A wealth of information is on the CLEP and DANTES websites.
Q: How long will it take to study for an exam?
A: Your study habits have a lot to do with the time needed. Most exams are worth 3 semester hours of college credit. We suggest that you provide yourself with ample time that suits your learning style. Some accomplished test takers may be able to complete their study in half the time of a typical course. However, this varies by the individual. The key to remember is "time" is not your focus. Learning the subject matter is what counts.
Q: Where do I find the text-books to study for the exam?
A: DSST (DANTES) exams provide a book list on their information describing each exam. Barnes & Noble,
Amazon.com and other booksellers can special order any book you choose. CLEP suggests that you contact a local college that offers a course comparable to the CLEP exam you plan to take. Use the textbook required for that course to help you prepare.
Q: I need more assistance to complete my self-study for a CLEP or DSST (DANTES) exam. What should I do?
A: Commercial test preparation guides are available in larger bookstores. They may provide some secondary assistance in your study regimen. If you need even more structure, consider the “istudysmart” study program. They can be accessed at iStudySmart.com.
Q: If I am not matriculated and do not plan to matriculate at Charter Oak State College, will you automatically place credits on a transcript?
A: No. If you are not matriculated at Charter Oak State College and would like a transcript of credits for exam(s) passed you will need to use our credit registry service. Email our Associate Registrar or call (860) 832-3823 for more information on this service.
Q: I took my exam at Charter Oak State College; don’t you keep the score?
A: No. Charter Oak State College is only a test center for your exam. Only if you designate Charter Oak State College as your score recipient will we be sent your official exam score from the testing company. You must do this the day you take the exam, as you complete the testing company’s registration screen.
Q: How long does it take to know my exam score?
A: CLEP & DSST scores are shown immediately (with the exception of English Composition With Essay) with the official scores mailed from CLEP in approximately two weeks. DSST (DANTES) scores are sent approximately 3 weeks after the test date.
Q: When can I re-take a specific exam?
A: In most cases, you will need to wait at least 6 months to re-take a specific exam.
Q: What exam should I take?
A: The Charter Oak State College testing office only administers the respective tests. Charter Oak State College is only a test center for your exam. It is always advisable to bring a list of exams you are considering to your academic advisor of your home institution or organization. The testing staff is not qualified to speak for other institutions or organizations.
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Driving Directions to Testing Center
From the North:
Take I-91 South to I-84 West to Exit 39A, to Rte 9 South. Take Exit 29 off Rte. 9 South. At end of exit turn left onto Ella Grasso Blvd., then at the next major intersection, turn right onto Fenn Road . At the end of the road, turn left onto Rt. 175 East (which becomes Cedar Street in Newington). Go through one light and look for the Dunkin Donuts on your left. Just after the Dunkin Donuts there is a Citgo Gas Station. Turn left onto Alumni Rd, just after the Citgo Station (before the light). Go down the hill and we are the white building on the left. You'll see the Charter Oak State College/Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium (CTDLC) sign.
From the South:
Take I-95 North to I-91 North to Exit 22 North to Rte. 9 North. Follow Rte. 9 to Exit 29, Cedar Street (Rte. 175). At traffic light at the end of the ramp take a right onto Rte 175. Go through one light and look for the Dunkin Donuts on your left. Just after the Dunkin Donuts there is a Citgo Station. Turn left onto Alumni Rd, just after the Citgo Station (before the light). Go down the hill and we are the white building on the left. You'll see the Charter Oak State College/Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium (CTDLC) sign.
From the East:
Take I-84 West to Exit 39A to Rte. 9 South. Take Exit 29 off Rte. 9 to Ella Grasso Blvd. At end of exit turn left onto Ella Grasso Blvd., then at the next major intersection, turn right onto Fenn Road . At the end of the road, turn left onto 175 East (which becomes Cedar Street in Newington). Go through one light and look for the Dunkin Donuts on your left. Just after the Dunkin Donuts there is a Citgo Gas Station. Turn left onto Alumni Rd, just after the Citgo Gas Station (before the light). Go down the hill and we are the white building on the left. You'll see the Charter Oak State College/Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium (CTDLC) sign.
From the West:
Take I-84 East to Exit 39A to Rte. 9 South. Take Exit 29 off Rte. 9 South to Ella Grasso Blvd. At end of exit turn left onto Ella Grasso Blvd., then at the next major intersection, turn right onto Fenn Road . At the end of the road, turn left onto 175 East (which becomes Cedar Street in Newington). Go through one light and look for the Dunkin Donuts on your left. Just after the Dunkin Donuts there is a Citgo Gas Station. Turn left onto Alumni Rd, just after the Citgo Gas Station (before the light). Go down the hill and we are the white building on the left. You'll see the Charter Oak State College/Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium (CTDLC) sign.
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Inclement Weather PolicyIn Winter, the policy of the Charter Oak State College Testing Office concerning inclement weather is as follows:
- If the weather is bad, click
here or call
the Testing Office at (860) 832-3822. After office hours, there will be a message at this number stating if testing has been cancelled. Also, there will be notices on WTIC-AM radio (1080) and WFSB-TV. Listen for notices that Charter Oak State College is closed or that Central Connecticut State College is closed. Charter Oak is located adjacent to CCSU, we close if they do.
- If we hold testing and you choose NOT to come because the
weather is bad near where you live, please call the Testing Office the Monday after testing to re-schedule your exam(s). You will need to take the exam(s) at another regularly scheduled Charter Oak administration date.
We have rarely cancelled testing in the past.
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