The OA Test Center offers a wide variety of testing for the local community. You may click on the options below for more information on how we can assist you in meeting your testing needs.
Test Center staff proctors exams for certain certifications and licensing, as well as for courses taken at other colleges, universities, and entities. We cannot proctor international exams at this time.
We offer distance learning examinations Monday - Thursday between 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Friday Testing Not Available Until Further Notice.
All exams are by appointment only. Candidates should make appointment at least 3 business days in advance to allow the candidate and home institution sufficient time to supply our office with necessary information, paperwork, and materials. The allowed test time must fit within our normal hours of operation.
Proctoring fees vary from $25-100, depending on the length of the exam. A $15 convenience fee will be applied to all exam requests not giving adequate notice. No test administered without payment and it must reach our office prior to your appointment. Payment is by credit card only. You may pay online through the Winthrop University Marketplace once you have received your confirmation e-mail. All test fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Any return postage and mailing supplies are the responsibility of the candidate or home institution. Winthrop University is not responsible for any mailing fees to return tests.
Registration is required and space is limited. To begin the registration process, instruct your home institution to contact the Test Center Operations Manager with any necessary information and forms. Next, enter your appointment request information via the registration form. Incomplete forms will not be processed. Finally, submit your online payment at least 24 hours prior to your appointment in order to reserve your seat.
A. The Test Center is located on the ground floor of Macfeat House in room 104. Because temperatures vary in the testing rooms, you may want to dress in layers.
B. You must check your temperature prior to arriving to the Test Center. Please reschedule your appointment if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, or diarrhea. All campus safety measures will be followed by Test Center staff to lessen any risk of exposure.
C. To ensure proper social distancing, please do not check in more than 15 minutes early for your scheduled appointment time. Upon arrival, we will verify your identity and go over testing instructions. Due to limited seating, if you are more than 15 minutes late for your appointment time, you may be asked to reschedule and forfeit any fees.
D. Bring current (non-expired) identification. Acceptable forms of ID include a driver's license, passport, or student ID.
E. Visitor parking on campus is free of charge; however, visitors to Winthrop University that desire
to park on university property must obtain a visitor parking permit for a limited time from the Winthrop University Police Department. Visitor parking
permits are available 24/7 from the Winthrop University Police Department. Parking Map
A. Candidates requesting accommodations should contact the Test Center Operations Manager as soon as possible to discuss their request prior to scheduling any test.
B. Special technology is available for those candidates with documented disabilities requiring accommodations.
C. To ensure we can meet the accommodations requested before test is scheduled, accommodations must be approved and submitted by the originating university or institution to our office for review.
For all other questions or concerns, please contact the Test Center Operations Manager, Karen Medlin. You may also call her at 803/323-3290, (option #3).
Important MAT Announcement for Future Testing Cycles:
The final Miller Analogies Test® (MAT) testing cycle will be offered until November
15, 2023. No MAT testing dates, MAT Practice Tests, and Study Guides will be offered
after November 15, 2023. All test-takers may continue to request Official Transcripts
and Personal Score Reports through the Pearson website until November 2025.
The Miller Analogies Test (MAT) is a computer-based exam that consists of 120 partial analogies to be completed in 60 minutes. You are not penalized for wrong answers; therefore, your scores are based on the number of items you answer correctly. At the end of testing, you will decide whether or not to process your test results. If you choose to process the results, your preliminary score will be displayed and a copy will be printed for you to take with you. An official score report will be mailed by Pearson to you and the schools/institutions of your choosing approximately 10-15 business days after Pearson receives your test.
The Test Center is merely a testing site. If you have any questions regarding you score upon completion of your test, you must contact Pearson directly at 800/622-3231 Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. CST. For information on MAT scoring, please visit the Scoring and Score Reporting link.
We offer the MAT Monday - Thursday between 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Friday Testing Not Available Until Further Notice.
Registration is required and space is limited. To schedule your test, complete the MAT registration form and enter your appointment request information. Incomplete forms will not be processed.
$75 testing fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. No tests administered without payment. Payment must reach our office prior to your
appointment in order to reserve your seat. Payment is by credit card only. You may
pay online at the Winthrop University Marketplace once you have received your confirmation
e-mail.
A. The Test Center is located on the ground floor of Macfeat House in room 104. Because temperatures vary in the testing rooms, you may want to dress in layers.
B. You must check your temperature prior to arriving to the Test Center. Please reschedule your appointment if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, or diarrhea. All campus safety measures will be followed by Test Center staff to lessen any risk of exposure.
C. To ensure proper social distancing, please do not check in more than 15 minutes early for your scheduled appointment time. Upon arrival, we will verify your identity and go over testing instructions. Due to limited seating, if you are more than 15 minutes late for your appointment time, you may be asked to reschedule and forfeit any fees.
D. You may not leave the room during testing for any reason. If you do leave the room, your test will not be scored and monies will not be refunded or transferred.
E. Visitor parking on campus is free of charge; however, visitors to Winthrop University that desire
to park on university property must obtain a visitor parking permit for a limited time from the Winthrop University Police Department. Visitor parking
permits are available 24/7 from the Winthrop University Police Department. Parking Map
Your primary ID must be government-issued and contain BOTH your photo and signature. Acceptable forms of primary ID include a driver's license, government-issued identification card, or passport.
The secondary ID is not required to have your photo or signature. Acceptable forms of secondary ID include credit/debit card, library card (name must appear on card), student ID, or utility bill. Social Security cards are not valid, per Pearson's requirements.
Your name has to match on BOTH forms of ID.
We recommend you bring several forms of ID with you. If you have any issues with providing
the correct forms of ID, you must contact Pearson prior to the testing date. If alternative
forms of ID are approved by Pearson, you must bring documentation stating such.
For more detailed information regarding test day, please visit Pearson's Candidate Information Booklet.
Candidates requesting accommodations should contact the Test Center Operations Manager
as soon as possible to discuss their request prior to scheduling any test. Special
technology is available for those candidates with documented disabilities requiring
accommodations.
Please refer to Pearson’s Disability Accommodation section to access a printable Accommodations Request Form and procedural information.
If you have any questions about requesting an accommodation after reviewing the MAT
website, e-mail them at MATscoring.services@pearson.com or call MAT Customer Relations at 800/622-3231. You may also contact Winthrop University's
Test Center Operations Manager, Karen Medlin.
For all other questions or concerns, please contact the Test Center Operations Manager, Karen Medlin. You may also call her at 803/323-3290, option #3.
Please contact the Test Center Operations Manager, Karen Medlin if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions for community testing. You may also call her at 803/323-3290, option #3.
The Test Center is a member of the National College Testing Association Proctoring Network.
