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testing environment which maintains the University’s strategic goal of academic excellence as well as
its core values of excellence, civility, integrity, diversity and accountability. In order to provide
professional standards in testing services that align with the University’s core values, University
Testing Services maintains membership in and adheres to the guidelines set forth by the National
College Testing Association (NCTA) as well as the standards set forth by external testing organizations.

Seven (7) Testing Services Offered

University Testing Services (UTS) coordinates and administers Placement Testing and the English
Proficiency Examination. All first-time freshmen and transfer students who have not completed their
English, reading, and mathematics requirements are required to take placement examinations prior
to registering for classes. Performance on the placement examinations determines the courses in
which students must enroll. All students, including first-time adult learners, must register for the
courses in which they are placed.

The English Proficiency Examination is a graduation requirement which must be satisfied by all
students receiving a bachelor’s degree from the University. Native and transfer students should take
the examination upon completion of English 101 and English 102. However, transfer students who
completed their English composition requirement at another university should take the examination
during their first semester of enrollment at Bowie State.

University Testing Services also administers standardized tests—the Praxis I and II online tests and the
Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Please visit http://www.ets.org/praxis for specific information on
Praxis I registration, dates, time, and location. For detailed information on the LSAT, go
to http://www.lsat.com. UTS is offering the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and for more
information on the CLEP, go to www.collegeboard.com/clep. Academic Testing is another service
offered by UTS, mainly for Bowie students but also as External Testing for other institutions. Please
contact UTS for specific information about any of these seven services.

University Testing Services is located in Suite 302 in the Center for Learning and Technology (CLT).
Please feel free to visit the office and/or call us at 301-860-3295.

You may also visit our website at www.bowiestate.edu/academics-research/testing-services/ .

Student Support Services/TRIO Program
Director: Monica Turner

The Student Support Services program (SSS) is designed to provide support to two hundred low-
income, first generation, and/or disabled U.S. citizens attending Bowie State University. Once
accepted into the program, TRIO Achievers (SSS participants at Bowie State University) have access to
support with writing, mathematics, study skills, academic advising, student success workshops, a
computer and printing lab, internship and scholarship resources, career planning and graduate school
preparation, as well as a variety of other academic support services. TRIO Achievers also enjoy
culturally enriching activities including overnight retreats, dance and theater performances, game
nights and much, much more. Services are available to participants from freshmen year through
graduation, and all services are free of charge. Students are encouraged to start working

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