Testing Services

Student Services Hours & Contact

Vernal–Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Roosevelt—Tuesday & Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Phone: 435.725.7103; Email: JimL@ubatc.edu

Placement Testing

Placement testing is completed by taking the TABE assessment. Students should make a testing appointment in advance to be able to test.

Results from this assessment will help identify your academic strengths and needs in Reading, Writing, and Math. Based on the results, you will be placed in courses appropriate for your skill level, ensuring a successful beginning in your classes and college career. While this assessment is important, TABE is not a pass or fail, so relax, take a deep breath and do your best!

Test Cost

There is no charge for Admissions Testing.

Testing Preparation Resources

For most people, testing can be a nerve-wracking process. The testing center is here to help and wants you to succeed. You may find the suggested links helpful. TABE study guides are available in the Career Center.

Placement Testing Accommodations

The TABE test is available to all students. This test is untimed and you are not allowed to use a calculator. Students with a documented disability can take the placement test with accommodations.

Procedure for placement test accommodations

• Meet with Disability Support Instructor to provide current documentation and discuss testing accommodations
• Schedule testing appointment in Student Services.

Alternative placement testing accommodations One or more of the following alternative placement testing accommodations may be available for students with documented disabilities.

• Test read aloud
• Extra time
• Large print version available
• Distraction reduced area

Other accommodations as determined by the Disability Support Services Instructors

Program Enrollment

To enroll in a UBATC program, students must meet designated admissions testing requirements. The UBATC uses the Test for Adult Basic Education (TABE). These are used to evaluate your skill levels and the aptitudes needed to be successful in your program and the workforce.

In most cases, students who need assistance with these skills can be enrolled in Basic Skills classes before starting their training program.

You may be tested on:

• Reading: Vocabulary and reading comprehension.
• English: Spelling, punctuation, grammar, sentence and paragraph structure, etc.
• Math: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages and decimals.
• Typing and Computer Skills (operating system, e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets and electronic presentations) at the program required levels of competency.

To find out which tests are required for the program you are interested in, go to the Admissions Requirements on the program web page.

Alternate Documentation

If you can provide the following documentation, some admission testing may be waived.

• TABE tests taken in the last year
• SAT minimum scores of 340 in English and/or 400 in Math (taken in the past two (2) years)
• ACT minimum scores of 17 in English and/or 18 in Math (taken in the past two (2) years)
• Associate degree or higher from an accredited college
• College transcripts within the past two years with:
  • Minimum Math 900 level with a “B” grade
  • Minimum English 900 level with a “B” grade or better
• English: Spelling, punctuation, grammar, sentence and paragraph structure, etc.
• Math: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, and decimals.