Available tests
ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills)
The ATI TEAS is an assessment designed to assess a student’s preparedness for entering Health Services Programs.
You do not have to be a CCU student to take this exam at our location. However, some schools will NOT accept scores from TEAS exams taken outside of their campus/testing facilities. It is your responsibility to understand specific admissions requirements set by each school.
To take your TEAS test at the ATC, please register with one of the following options:
- Registering with PSI for Coastal Carolina University (This option will have more available appointments)
Choose your Program Type
Search by “School Name”
State select “SC”
School select “Coastal Carolina U TEAS”
*** With this testing option, your TEAS transcript that is included in your TEAS Exam registration fee is automatically sent to Coastal Carolina University. You cannot choose an alternate school for your submission of this transcript. You will need to purchase additional transcripts/transcript credits for those submissions. You may purchase additional transcripts ($27/each) during the check-out process or after your ATI TEAS Exam via your student account under ATI TEAS Activity or under the MY RESULTS tab below your TEAS exam results. ***
College Level Exam Program (CLEP)
College Level Exam Program (CLEP) is a system of college credit by examination, sponsored by the College Board, which allows students to take an online test and receive college credit for various courses. For a complete list of courses for which credit is given by Coastal Carolina University and other CLEP policies, see the online CLEP brochure.
(ATTENTION Military and other DANTES eligible candidates: for special instructions.)
To take your CLEP at the Academic Testing Center, please follow these steps:
- CCU STUDENTS ONLY! If you are not a CCU student, please proceed with step 2 below. You must first determine if you are eligible to take the CLEP for CCU credit by reading the CCU CLEP brochure. If you are eligible, then you must get your Dean’s approval to take your CLEP: Print the CCU CLEP Approval Form, then submit the completed form to your Dean’s office. Your Dean will review the request, then notify the Academic Testing Center (ATC) if you are approved.
The ATC will then notify you by email that you can proceed with the CLEP exam registration process below. Do not purchase your CLEP exam until you receive confirmation from the ATC that your Dean has approved your request! Your Dean's approval is valid for six months. - Register with CLEP. You will pay the CLEP exam fee, select your exam and score recipient, and receive a ticket number.
- Register with CCU. CCU’s registration fee is $40 (non-refundable). Once you make your payment to CCU, you will receive an email from ATC with scheduling instructions. You must schedule your appointment within six months of making your CCU CLEP registration fee payment.
Questions? See our FAQ - CLEP page.
For more information, please review the CLEP website.
GMAT
The Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) is a computer-based test utilized by graduate programs to assess qualifications for advanced study in business and management.
For more information and to register, please review the GMAT website.
GRE
The Graduate Record Exam (GRE®) measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking and analytical writing skills that have been acquired over a long period of time and that are not related to any specific field of study.
For more information and to register, please review the GRE website. We have 2 ETS site codes, please check for site code STN10728B for the GRE.
NATE - North American Technician Excellence
NATE is the nation's largest nonprofit certification organization for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. NATE tests represent real-world working knowledge of these systems and validate the professional competency of service and installation technicians.
NATE tests are offered for core knowledge and for certain installation and service specialties. You will find a complete list of these certifications on the NATE website. Once you determine which exam you want to take, you will register with CCU and pay your exam fee. When your payment is received, the ATC will email you with scheduling instructions.
For more information on NATE, visit the NATE website.
Proceed to CCU NATE Registration.
NBOME
NBOME is the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners. The Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA) is a three-level, national standardized exam designed for licensure for the practice of osteopathic medicine. Through PearsonVUE, the ATC offers all 3 levels of the NBOME.
For more information on NBOME exams or to schedule an exam, visit the PearsonVUE/NBOME website.
NCEES
NCEES is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing professional licensure for engineers and surveyors. Through PearsonVUE, the ATC administers several NCEES exams.
For more information on NCEES exams or to schedule an exam, visit the PearsonVUE/NCEES website.
North Carolina Cosmetology exams
Through PROV, the ATC offers licensing exams for the North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners.
Click here for more information or to find registration information.
North Carolina Department of Insurance
Through Pearson Vue, the ATC offers licensing exams for the Department of Insurance.
For more information or to find registration information, visit Pearson Vue.
ParaPro Assessment
The ParaPro Assessment measures the reading, writing and basic math competencies of practicing and prospective paraprofessionals. In accordance with the No Child Left Behind Act, the ParaPro Assessment can be used to certify teacher’s aides and assistants in the instruction of these subjects to school children.
For more information on ParaPro visit ParaPro
PLEASE NOTE: There may be a delay in scheduling your ParaPro test. Please contact our office prior to purchase if you have any questions.
To schedule your ParaPro exam at CCU Academic Testing Center visit our site
Praxis
Praxis® Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) tests measure academic skills in reading, writing and mathematics. These tests were designed to provide comprehensive assessments that measure the skills and content knowledge of candidates entering teacher preparation programs.
Praxis: Subject Assessments measure knowledge of specific subjects that K-12 educators will teach, as well as general and subject-specific teaching skills and knowledge.
Please note: We offer 2 PRAXIS start times. Please check both sessions (STN10728A and STN10728B) for available appointments.
For more information or to register, please review the Praxis website.
South Carolina Cosmetology Exams (Theory)
Through PSI, the ATC offers licensing exams for the South Carolina Board of Cosmetology.
For more information or to find registration information, download the PSI bulletin.
South Carolina Department of Insurance
Through Pearson Vue, the ATC offers licensing exams for the Department of Insurance.
For more information or to find registration information, visit Pearson Vue. We have 2 site codes for Pearson Vue 52453 and 88511. Please check both sites for availability.
South Carolina Real Estate Commission
Through PSI, the ATC offers the Broker, Sales, and Property Manager licensure exams.
For more information or to register, please click on the links below:
Test of English as a Foreign Language
Test of English as a Foreign Language™ (TOEFL) measures the ability of non-native speakers of English to use and understand English as it is spoken, written and heard in college and university settings.
For more information or to register, please review the TOEFL website. We have 2 ETS site codes, please check for site code STN10728B for the TOEFL.
The ATC also partners with various professional testing and certification companies, including:
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
Performance Assessment Network (PAN)