The Fundamentals of Engineering exam, under the auspices of the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) is a twice-yearly engineering competency exam required of engineering majors at the end of their program as a step toward professional licensure. Website: www.ncees.org/Exams/FE_exam.php.

• Cost: $125
• Where: Administered in the Engineering Building unless otherwise specified on your admissions ticket.
• Scores: Typically availiable within 12 weeks after the exam date.
• Note: Registration deadlines are more than 7 weeks in advance.
• Register: at the NCEES website ( www.ncees.org/Exams/FE_exam.php )
• When: Upcoming National FE dates:
  • October 29, 2011
  • April 14, 2012

Like Kryterion, ISO Quality is a global online test delivery company providing a range of certification and licensure exams for “credentialing bodies and the candidates which they examine” at secure and monitored testing locations throughout the world. Candidates are directed to ISO Quality centers by the credentialing body or “sponsor” that asks the individual to certify or license. Click on this link for a list of current ISO Quality sponsors and tests.

• Cost: Varies. Fees set by test sponsors
• Where: USU Testing Services, University Inn 115
• When: Time blocks available Mondays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Register: Register as directed by the test sponsor
• Notes: Two forms of photo ID required. Primary ID should be a state or federal form such as a driver’s license or passport.

Kryterion is a global online test delivery company providing a wide range of certification and licensure exams for a number of companies and organizations (referred to by Kryterion as “sponsors”). Test candidates are usually directed to a Kryterion testing center by the company or organization that is asking the individual to certify or license. Follow this link for a list of Kryterion sponsors and tests.

• Cost: Varies. Fees set by test sponsors
• Where: USU Testing Services, University Inn 115
• When: Time blocks available Mondays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Register: Register as directed by the test sponsor
• Note: Kryterion requires two forms of photo identification. Primary ID should be a state or federal form such as driver’s license or passport.

Also known as the Computer-Based PPST Test, a test of basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills for K-12 teachers at the program-entry level. Website: www.ets.org/praxis.

• Cost: $130
• Where: USU Testing Services, University Inn 115.
• When: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, by appointment.
• Scores: Mailed approximately 15 days after test date to score recipient. For own copy, students must access the Praxis website.
• Note: Student ID card is not sufficient identification-requires driver's license, state ID, passport, etc. Be aware that there are occasional exceptions to these dates and times. Also, testing schedules often fill to capacity, so an advance appointment is required to ensure a seat. Walk-in testing is allowed but will not guarantee a spot.
• Register: call (435) 797-1004 

Content-area proficiency and certification exams in all subject areas of education, also known as the "no-child-left-behind" exams. See your advisor for all information on which exam(s) you may be required to take and when you should take them. Website: www.ets.org/praxis.

• Cost: Varies, depending on exam(s) required. See website or information bulletin available in Testing Services, University Inn 115.
• Where: Exams are generally held in the Engineering building, but your admission ticket will have exact reporting location and other information.
• Scores: Scores will arrive approximately 5 weeks after exam date.
• Note: Registration deadlines are 5 weeks in advance of the test date. All registration must be done through the test company either by email or through their website. USU Testing Services cannot register you for Praxis II exams.
• Register: at the Praxis website (www.ets.org/praxis)
• When: Seven dates each year:
  • September 17, 2011
  • November 12, 2011
  • January 14, 2012
  • March 10, 2012
  • April 28, 2012
  • June 9, 2012
  • July 21, 2012 (most Utah Centers closed on this date for Pioneer Day holiday)