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NOTE: You must present valid identification for all testing.

The Assessment Center is located in the Shake Learning Resources Center (Library), room 130, on the Vincennes campus. Campus Phone: 812-888-5404. The Center offers the following types of tests:

IMPORTANT:  No retesting is allowed!

You should do your very best on the Accuplacer placement test.  It will determine your initial classes when  you start at VU.

  • GENED Math Achievement Test (Math Exit Test)
    Find out here if you have to comply with the GENED math criteria.
    Be sure to get a "Test Authorization Form" from your Advisor in order to test.
    More GENED information

  • College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
    Get CREDIT for what you KNOW!
    CLEP testing is done by appointment only, Monday through Friday
    More Clep Information

  • Dantes Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
    Get CREDIT for what you KNOW!
    DANTES testing is given by appointment only, Monday through Friday.
    More Dantes Information

  • Professional Certification and other types of testing. Certification test candidates must comply with additional requirements as mandated by the test sanctioning or governing body in their discipline. Certification candidates must schedule and register with the Assessment Center or their test sponsor. No "walk-ins" will be tested.
    Certification Testing Information

  • SAT Test
    The National SAT test is offered at Vincennes University on all national testing dates.
    SAT Test Information

  • ACT Test
    The National ACT test is offered at Vincennes University on all national testing dates.
    ACT Test Information

  • Foreign Language Placement, English as a Second Language, departmental exams
    See your advisor for a testing authorization form to be authorized to test. Modern Foreign Language Placement Testing

  • General Education Development (G.E.D.)
    G.E.D. testing is typically done each week on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and it takes both sessions to complete the exam. Testing is by appointment only. You MUST pre-register for the exam.
    G.E.D. Testing and Registration Information

Assessment Center Testing Hours - Reporting Times

  • Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • No appointment necessary for Entry/Placement testing.
  • Must present valid photo identification
  • G.E.D., CLEP, DANTES, and Certification by appointment only.
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Male student passes away at an off-campus residence

VINCENNES, Ind.—A Vincennes University student died at an off-campus home, according to the Vincennes City Police Department.

City emergency responders were called to 612 Perry Street at 9:03 a.m. today about an unconscious male, William A. Torrance, 18, Bargersville. City police are investigating.

Torrance was a freshman majoring in Welding Technology. He was a resident of Vigo Residence Hall.

The VU Counseling Center is making its services available to the campus community.

VU President Dick Helton expressed sympathy for the family on behalf of the campus community. “Our hearts go out to the family and friends of William Torrance. The loss of any student is tragic. The VU community sends its sympathy to William’s family and friends.”    

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DUANE CHATTIN, Director of Public Information
812-888-4164 (office), 812-887-6397 (cell)
dchattin@vinu.edu

VINCENNES UNIVERSITY
Department of University Relations
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Vincennes IN 47591
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VU musicians perform in Indiana Intercollegiate Honor Band

February 9, 2012

VINCENNES, Ind. - Four Vincennes University students participated in the
2012 Indiana Intercollegiate Honor Band on Jan. 19 and 20 in Fort Wayne.
It was part of the Indiana Music Educators Association (IMEA) State
Convention.

VU participants included Courtney Gokey, flute, a Music Fine Arts major and
2011 graduate of Loogootee H.S.; Matt Moody, trombone, a Music Education
major and 2007 graduate of Highland H.S. in Anderson; Ethan Myres,
trombone, a Music Education major and 2011 graduate of Boonville H.S.; and
Caleb Willis, alto saxophone, a Computer/Software Support Specialist major
and 2011 graduate of Hagerstown H.S.

Students from colleges and universities across Indiana were chosen to
represent their schools in this ensemble based on nominations submitted by
their college band director.  The ensemble, under the direction of guest
conductor Allan McMurray, professor of music and director of bands at the
University of Colorado, rehearsed and then performed a concert for the
public Friday afternoon at the Embassy Theatre in downtown Ft. Wayne.

In addition to VU, students came from a number of other universities:
Anderson, Ball State, Butler, DePauw, Indiana-Purdue at Fort Wayne, Indiana
State, Indiana Wesleyan, Manchester, Saint Joseph’s, Taylor, Evansville,
Indianapolis, and Valparaiso.

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VU Accounting students to prepare tax returns

January 25, 2012

VINCENNES, Ind. - Vincennes University students majoring in accounting will
be preparing tax returns for persons in the community and VU students.  The
students, under the direction of Lisa Nash, assistant professor, are
certified by testing through the IRS.

This free service is part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program
sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service.  Preparation ends March 1.  The
service will also be offered on two Saturdays, Jan. 28 and Feb. 4.

Students prepare 1040EZ, 1040A, 1040 with schedules A, B, C-EZ, D, child
and dependent care credit, and education credits.  The returns are filed
electronically with direct deposit available if desired.

Nash says that this is a good experience for students and enables them to
feel more comfortable dealing with clients, engaging in conversation,
performing as a professional, as well as a tax preparation experience.

Appointments are required.  To schedule, or for more information, call
2-1-1 or Generations at 812-888-4279.

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