Computer Proficiency Testing

The Computer Proficiency Tests have been institutionally developed using Cengage Learning Technology Systems. These tests have been designed to assess knowledge of the Microsoft 2010 Office Suite applications. These twelve (12) tests fulfill lower level elective requirements and match the proficiency needed to pass a Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced level college course. The tests are computer based, and results are immediately available.

• Check with your academic advisor prior to taking any exams to earn college level credit to ensure the test meets your degree requirements.
• Each test is worth one (1) credit, and is not transferable to other institutions.
• Only correct answers are scored; guessing is encouraged.
• The tests are pass/fail only and do not affect your GPA.
• Credits earned do not count toward the 60 credits of in-residence classes required to be eligible for academic honors.
• If you are outside the metro area, you must take the test in a proctored environment and a proctor fee may apply.
• Submit your To Schedule a Test form through BRUIN indicating your requested test date.

Note: Three (3) business days are required to secure your test password. Keep this requirement in mind when requesting your testing appointment.

To Register & Schedule a Test

• Logging into BRUIN, and click My Info category.
• Under Student Resources, click Test Center.
• Click the Schedule a Test Form link.
• Complete the required properties for the test and payment type.
• You will receive a confirmation email.
• Registrations will remain on file for 30 days.

Fees
The fee for each test is $45. All fees must be paid before the test password for the test is ordered. Registrations remain on file for 30 days. Please note you are allowed one (1) re-schedule. For each additional re-schedule, you will be charged an additional $15 fee. You are allowed one (1) no show. For each additional no show, you will be charged an additional $15 fee. Refunds are not available.

Special note: The Tutoring Center will not be able to provide tutoring for these objectives.

Test Preparation: These tests utilize the Microsoft Office 2010 Suite and have a difficulty level similar to the DSST and CLEP exams used to earn credit for a student's current knowledge about a topic. Please conduct an internet search for MS 2010 Office tutorials to review as study references.

Students in the Greater Omaha Metro area:

After reviewing the above information, complete the following:
In the box located before the requested payment information provide the date, time, and location you would like to schedule.

Note: A test appointment may not be scheduled earlier than three (3) business days (Monday through Friday) after your test registration is submitted. This means that if a test registration is submitted on Monday, then the first day the test may be available is Thursday. If you submit a test registration on a Thursday, the first day the test may be available is the following Tuesday. Days that occur when the University is closed for a holiday are not considered business days. To determine days when the University are closed, please consult the University calendar.

We conduct testing Monday through Friday at the Bellevue University Main Campus Test Center and the Lozier Campus Test Center. Schedules include evening hours and four (4) Saturday morning sessions per month excluding holidays.

To reschedule an appointment, please call 402-557-7428 or e-mail testing@bellevue.edu

Please note you are allowed one (1) re-schedule. For each additional re-schedule, you will be charged an additional $15 fee. You are allowed one (1) no show. For each additional no show, you will be charged an additional $15 fee. Refunds are not available.

Once, the To Schedule a Test form is received an e-mail will be sent to your Bellevue University e-mail address letting you know if your appointment has been approved. If the requested appointment time is not available, the e-mail will include alternate dates and times to select from. Please respond to this e-mail with your new selection.

Students outside of the Greater Omaha Metro area:

As a distant student, you are required to nominate a proctor to supervise the test session. We recommend you use ProctorU. ProctorU is a web-based proctoring service you may use to take a computer proficiency test at home morning, noon or night. It is easy to use and a convenient alternative to going in person to a proctor. You must have a webcam, a microphone, and a high speed internet connection to use this service. The fee is $25 for a 2-hour testing session. You create a free account on this webpage. There you can watch a video to learn how online proctoring works and check your computer for the required hardware and software. If you have selected to use ProctorU, please email proctor@bellevue.edu to let us know of your choice. You will be notified when the test will be available for you to schedule and take an exam through ProctorU.

If this option does not work for you; you will need to find a local college or university test center to proctor your test. We recommend you review the proctor options available through the Consortium of College Testing Centers. Bellevue University adheres to their standards and requires the same of nominated test proctors.

Proctor Responsibilities:

• Receive the testing password
• Access the examination
• Monitor testing
• Respond via the password e-mail that testing was completed

Note: Anyone that you have a personal relationship with is not acceptable, nor are e-mail addresses from broad-based e-mail providers such as Yahoo, AOL, G-mail, or Hotmail.

If you are still unable to find a suitable proctor, please contact the Bellevue University Test Center for assistance by calling 800-756-7920 Ext. 557-7428 or via e-mail to testing@bellevue.edu.

Computer Proficiency Proctor Nomination Form:
Use the Computer Proficiency Proctor Nomination Form to nominate a proctor for approval.

What happens next:

• The Test Center contacts the nominated proctor and determines if the requirements are met. Then, an e-mail is sent to your Bellevue University e-mail address.
  • If the requirements are met, your e-mail lets you know that the proctor has been approved and that testing arrangements can be made.
  • If the requirements are not met, your e-mail will let you know another Computer Proficiency Proctor form needs to be submitted.
• Once you have received your proctor approval email, complete a To Schedule a Test form indicating your scheduled test date.
  • Logging into BRUIN, and click My Info category.
  • Under Student Resources, click Test Center.
  • Click the Schedule a Test Form link.
  • Complete the required properties for the test and payment type.
  • You will receive a confirmation email.
  • Registrations will remain on file for 30 days.
• The fee for each test is $45. All fees must be paid before the test password for the test is ordered. Refunds are not available. An additional fee of $45 is required for each retaken test. A waiting period is not required if the retaken test is taken on the same day. Please note you are allowed one (1) re-schedule. For each additional re-schedule, you will be charged an additional $15 fee. You are allowed one (1) no show. For each additional no show, you will be charged an additional $15 fee. Registrations remain on file for 30 days.
  
• Note: Three (3) business days are required to secure your test password.
  • Your test password is sent to your approved proctor after the three (3) business day requirement is met.
  • Your test password is sent to your approved proctor one (1) day before your scheduled test session.
  • Upon test completion, your score displays. Seventy percent (70%) is required to pass.
• Upon test completion, your score displays. Seventy percent (70%) is required to pass.
• Note: Three (3) business days are required to secure your test password.
  • Keep this requirement in mind when requesting your testing appointment.
  • When you complete your testing session, the proctor will notify the Bellevue University Test Center via e-mail to testing@bellevue.edu.
  • The Bellevue University Test Center accesses the scoring information and creates a score report which is provided to the registrar's office and is posted to your transcript in approximately ten (10) business days.

Disclaimer: Bellevue University reserves the right to approve or disapprove proctors.

If problems arise:
If any problems arise, the Test Center should be informed immediately via e-mail to testing@bellevue.edu, (402) 557-7428 or (800) 756-7920 Ext. 557-7428.