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A student entering the learning center located on the first floor of Tracy Hall in room 101 in 2017.

Resources for new and returning students

Star Neil, Section Editor October 24, 2023

Math and English placement testing is currently free to all students at Weber State through Dec. 9. This is one of multiple ways Weber State plans to help new and returning students successfully integrate...

While testing is going on, event parking is placed on hold for accessibility.

Driving through a COVID testing center

Connor Hopson February 28, 2022

Since the omicron variant of COVID-19 first infiltrated Weber County, positive tests at Weber State University have reached a peak of 40%, according to State Operations Director Viet Le. A drive-thru testing...

There are multiple testing center locations across WSUs Ogden campus, WSU Davis and the Morgan extension. Photo credit: Alexandrea Bonilla

Find your place for free

Noah Lutman January 26, 2022

Weber State University has math and English placement testing testing centers in the Stewart Library, Davis campus, and Morgan extension.Placement testing is designed to determine students' appropriate...

Testing Center in Tracy Hall on WSUs main campus. Photo credit: The Signpost Archives

Proctoring procedures during the pandemic

Adam Rubin September 16, 2020

Academic testing at WSU is available with a new, cutting-edge program for fall semester 2020, and while the testing options are unique to each faculty member’s course material, there has been preparation...

Remington Payton, left, and Nick Romney, right, work in the testing center, waiting to assign people computers. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

This is not a test

Natousha Denucci March 31, 2018

New student? Worried you won't be able to find your test? In high school, tests are taken in class, but in college, you may be sent to a testing center.There are a total of four centers on Weber State...

Jennifer Wylle (right) and Bryan T. Valdivieso (left) of Studetns for choice and lations in action, run a World AIDS Day booth in the Union on Tuesday.  (Ariana Berkemeier / The Signpost)

Día Mundial del SIDA concientiza la prueba del VIH

Nathan Cragun December 18, 2015

El 7 de noviembre, el actor Charlie Sheen reveló en el programa de NBC “Today” que había sido VIH positivo durante los últimos cuatro años. “Son tres letras difíciles de absorber”,...

Jennifer Wylle (right) and Bryan T. Valdivieso (left) of Studetns for choice and lations in action, run a World AIDS Day booth in the Union on Tuesday.  (Ariana Berkemeier / The Signpost)

World AIDS Day creates HIV testing awareness

Nathan Cragun December 18, 2015

On Nov. 7, actor Charlie Sheen revealed on NBC’s “Today” show that he had been HIV positive for the past four years. “It’s a hard three letters to absorb,” Sheen said. “It’s a turning...

WSU bans watches and wristbands in testing centers

January 27, 2015

The new semester has brought about a lot of changes to Weber State University, including a new testing center policy no longer allowing students to wear watches while in the testing center. While the...

Chitester seeks to enhance student, faculty resources

February 9, 2014

A rise in popularity with e-readers, e-books and other mobile technology has Chitester evaluating approaches to help bring more options to testing experiences. “Weber State University is pioneering...

CILs ensure students' computer proficiency

July 18, 2011

By the time Weber State University students are ready to graduate, they've gone through numerous credit hours, taken dozens of classes, and even more tests. The one requirement that most students complete,...

MCAT changes coming soon

June 6, 2011

On March 31, the Association of American Medical Colleges released preliminary recommendations for a new version of the Medical College Admission Test. The proposed recommendations were developed by a...

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