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51心頭Testing & Training Center

New Location
Belk Building, Room 404
389 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC 28723

Questions? 
828.227.7397 | testingcenter@wcu.edu

All exams are administered in person at WCU. All testing fees are non-refundable.

What we offer
We provide on-site testing for the following exams. Read each section carefully and use the Register button for the exam you need. Some exams require you to pay both a 51心頭test-center fee and an exam fee to the testing company.


General Information

  • See our campus map for parking and directions. If you are not a 51心頭student, come prepared to register your vehicle on site.
  • Arrive at least 15-20 minutes early.
  • Bring a valid photo ID (drivers license, state ID card, or passport).
  • No phones or personal items in the testing room; calculators only if allowed for your exam. Lockers are provided free of charge on site.
  • Pencils and scratch paper are provided when applicable.
  • If you need testing accommodations, contact us at testingcenter@wcu.edu several weeks before your desired date; some exams require you to apply through the exam company first.

What tests do we offer?

These exams are administered at WCU, but you register through the exam providers. Use their sites to find dates, pay fees, and secure your seat; choose 51心頭 / Cullowhee as your location when available.

  • GRE: Register at .
  • Meazure Learning: Register at .
  • Pearson Vue: Register at .
  • Praxis: Register at .
  • PROV: Register at
  • TOEFL: Register at .

For 51心頭applicants (scores cannot be sent to other institutions).

  • 51心頭fee: $89 (non-refundable).
  • Retake limit: once every 60 days, max 12 total attempts.
  • Typical start time: 1:00 pm (see dates when registering).
  • What to bring: photo ID; non-programmable calculator allowed.
  • Register: (51心頭portal). After paying, if not prompted for a date, email testingcenter@wcu.edu with your receipt and preferred date.

Earn college credit by exam. Check WCUs credit policy on the Registrar site and the College Board for exam details.

  • Exam fee to CLEP (College Board): (~ $89see CLEP for current price).
  • 51心頭test-center fee:
    • $40 for scheduled dates (non-refundable), or
    • $95 for special/non-scheduled appointments (non-refundable).
  • When offered: MonWed at 1:00 pm (confirm when registering).
  • Retake wait: 90 days between attempts of the same test.
  • What to bring: bring two IDs (primary government photo ID + secondary).
  • How to register (2 steps):
  • (51心頭Portal). After paying, email testingcenter@wcu.edu with your receipt and desired date/time.
  • & purchase your exam; print and bring your CLEP voucher to WCU.

Credit-by-exam accepted by many institutions. Review your schools DSST code and policies.

  • DSST exam fee: paid on test day by Visa, Mastercard, or AmEx (Discover not accepted).
  • 51心頭test-center fee: $40 for scheduled dates (non-refundable) or $100 for non-scheduled appointments.
  • When offered: MonWed at 1:00 pm (confirm when registering).
  • Register: (51心頭portal). After paying, email testingcenter@wcu.edu with your receipt and desired date/time.

Professional test proctoring for any distance learning student regardless of the college, university or school you attend.

  • Proctored Exam fee: $25 for first three hours, $15 for additional hours
  • When offered: The service is available Monday through Friday during normal business hours between 8am and 5pm by appointment only. 
  • Register: (51心頭Portal). After paying, e-mail testingcenter@wcu.edu with your receipt and desired date/time.

51心頭administers ATI TEAS Version 7 (the version accepted by 51心頭Nursing).

  • 51心頭test-center fee: $40, paid to 51心頭when you register.
  • ATI exam fee: ~$70 + tax, paid on test day by credit/debit (subject to change).
  • When offered: MonWed at 1:00 pm (confirm when registering).
  • Retake policy: once every 30 days.
  • What to bring: photo ID; no calculators; have your ATI username/password or create one at the session.
  • Register (51心頭portal). After paying, email testingcenter@wcu.edu with your payment confirmation and your preferred date/time.
  • For Nursing program questions, contact the 51心頭School of Nursing.

Interested in online test preperation? 
Our partners at ed2go offer several 100% online test prep courses (both instructor led and self-guided).

Supports, Modifications, and/or Accommodations for Participants
All participants are welcome. For questions regarding access and accommodations, please contact 51心頭Testing Center at  testingcenter@wcu.edu or by phone at 828.227.7397.

For information, email Mandy Giust, Director of Continuing Education and Workforce Training, at
agiust@wcu.edu or call 828.227.7397.