Testing and Tutoring

Testing Center
Students can receive credit for successfully completing examinations developed by the University Level Examination Program (CLEP), Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Educational Support (DANTES Standardized Subject Tests), and our own Challenge/Power Testing Program. The University has adopted American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations for acceptable scores for many of its examination programs. Available examination programs include:

• Advanced Placement Program (AP)
• University Level Examination Program (CLEP)
• Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Educational Support (DSST)
• Certified Professional Secretary Examination (CPS)
• Mountain State University Challenge/Power Examination Program

Tutoring
The tutoring program provides academic support to students. It helps students learn to help themselves through active learning and increased confidence in their own abilities. Students who work as tutors develop skills that are beneficial not only in their own classes, but also in the workplace and other areas of life.

Students who need academic assistance may benefit from peer tutoring services, which are offered on the Beckley campus at no charge to currently enrolled students. Peer tutoring is available during the fall and spring semesters, either on a walk-in basis or by appointment.

Online tutoring is available in a wide variety of subjects year round via a partnership with Tutor.com. Students can access online tutoring through the MSU website.

Contact
For more information, please contact the Testing Center at (304) 929-1333.