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Student Success Center Testing

Our Mission
To faciliate student success by providing technology, individual support, and resources that enable students to excel. 

The Student Success Center is located in room 125, Martinez Hall, 2nd Floor.
Contacts

Student Program Coordinator Sr   - Cheryl Miles
(505)-287-6640
Assistant Testing Coordinator    - Ashlyn Foster
(505)-287-6691
Email -    sscgrants@nmsu.edu

Availability for the NMSU Grants Testing Center
Monday - Thursday
Testing Starts at 9:30am and the latest time to start an exam is 3:30pm.

Friday
Testing starts at 8:30am and the latest time to start an exam is 2:30pm.

To Schedule Proctoring for an NMSU or Non-NMSU related Course:

Both the student and instructor, respectively, need to fill out the forms below requesting a date and time within the hours of availability.


Testing Requirements 

You must provide a  current  photo ID (   government issued  ) that includes your First and Last Name. If you do not provide a  valid ID  you will not be testing.  NO EXCEPTIONS.
Personal belongings are not permitted in testing room. Lockers are available for storage.  On the day of your exam, studying is not permitted once you enter the Testing Center.   Once your exam has begun, you are not permitted to leave the building.   If you are  unaffiliated  with  NMSU  . You will be charged a  $15.00 proctor fee  to be paid on the day of your exam.     
WARNING!!  If caught or suspected of academic dishonesty while testing, you will be asked to leave.  Tests will not be scored!
 
Security Check Procedures
  • ID's will be checked for photo, date of birth, and signature. If the information does not match registration
    records, you will not be allowed to test.
  • Glasses will be checked for any spyware, google glasses, notes, or other alterations.
  • Candidates' arms, hands, or other extremities will be checked for writing, notes, and other markings.
  • Candidates' neckline and hair will be checked for notes and obscured items.
  • Candidates' will empty the contents of their pockets and place items in a secure locker for the duration
    of the test. No outside items will be allowed in the testing area.

 

Testing Center FAQ

Pearson VUE is the global leader in computer-based testing for IT, academic, government, and professional programs. Commonly proctored exams include the GED, NES, Comp TIA, Cisco, EMT, and Pharmacy Tech. Our Testing Center must maintain strict requirements to remain authorized to proctor exams. To schedule a Pearson exam go to Pearsonvue. Choose the NMSU Grants testing site and the available dates and times will be posted.

ASE, is short for the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. A non-profit organization that has worked to improve the quality of vehicle repair and service. By testing and certifying automotive professionals. ASE certifications are sponsored by Prometric and offered year-round. 

To schedule an ASE exam, go to ASE Exam.

The HiSet exam, a GED alternative. Is one of three tests used by the United States to measure high school equivalency skills. ETS (Educational Testing Service) works closely with states to make sure the HiSET exam closely. So they reflect the skills of a high school graduate and to provide a fair, rigorous exam.

To schedule an HISET exam go to HISet exam

ACCUPLACER is an integrated system of computer-adaptive assessments designed to evaluate students'; skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. It is used by NMSU-Grants as the college entrance exam to determine course placement for freshman students. 

To echedule an Accuplacer exam call the testing center at 505-287-6691


Access TutorMe Service:

  • Log-in to my.nmsu.edu
  • Open Canvas Portal
  • Select " Courses"
  • Scroll down to TutorMe to launch

 

 

Take a short quiz that links your results to occupations and carerrs to learn required majors, job details, alary information, and which skills you'll need once you graduate.

Click on VitaNavis Grants to get started from home or call the Testing Center at 505-287-6691 to schedule an appointment. 

Use access code, Nmsugrants-studentspcs , for Vita Navis.  Vita Navis logo

 

 

The Praxis exams are a series of tests used by states and some teacher preparation programs to assess prospective educators' skills and knowledge. They are developed and administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS). Praxis exams are generally required for teacher certification in New Mexico. Log in to Praxis to schedule an exam.

TABE is a test of educational skills that is required for the Adult Education programs. Call the Testing Center at 505-287-6691 or email sscgrants@nmsu.edu for an appointment.