Professional Testing Center FAQ

To register for your exam please visit the testing agency’s website for the exam that you would like to take.

• GED Testing Service
• Health Education Specialist Certification (NCHEC)
• Pearson VUE
• Praxis
• CLEP, after registering please call the testing center to set up your appointment, CLEP is by appointment only.

To register for your exam please visit the testing agency’s website for the exam that you would like to take. Once you have registered for the CLEP exam contact the Testing Coordinator to set up your appointment.

Please consult with your academic adviser or supervisor to discuss which exam is required. CLEP candidates please consult with your university or school to confirm exams that are accepted as credits.

• Registration fees can be found on the testing agency’s website.
• CLEP - Each exam costs $85. There is an additional $25 testing fee that you pay via a check or money order, payable to East Stroudsburg University, on the day of your exam.

Each testing agency’s website has resources listed on how to prepare for their exam.

If you need testing accommodations please follow the instructions for requesting accommodations when you register for your exam. Each testing agency has specific directions on how to request accommodations.

You will receive your official scores from the testing agency you registered with. Please check the testing agency’s website for specific time frames regarding exam results. CLEP candidates will receive a print out of test scores upon completion of the exam.

If you did not pass the exam you completed please check the testing agency’s website for information regarding registering for another testing session.

Professional Testing Center is open on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:00am – 4:00pm. GED and Pearson VUE tests can begin as early as 9am and Praxis testing begins at 9:30am. CLEP begins at 2pm by appointment.

Candidates should plan on arriving 30 minutes prior to their testing start time.

Candidates should bring a government issued photo ID, such as a state issued driver’s license or US passport. Candidates should try to keep personal belongings in their car or at home. Space is provided to store personal items while testing is in session. Cell phone use, eating, drinking, and smoking are not permitted in the testing room. CLEP candidates should bring their exam registration ticket, government issued photo ID, and a $25 check or money order made out to East Stroudsburg University.

Please refer to the testing agency instructions for details.

If you need to cancel or reschedule your test appointment please refer to the testing agency’s website that you registered with.

The testing center is located at ESU’s Innovation Center. The address for the Innovation Center is 562 Independence Road, East Stroudsburg, PA. There is parking located at the Innovation Center. The testing center is located on the first floor of the Innovation Center in Computer Lab 153. When you enter the lobby of the Innovation Center, Computer Lab 153 is located on your right.

If there is inclement weather please check the ESU website for site delays/closures. www.esu.edu. If the site has a scheduled delay/closure, your testing agency will be notified by ESU’s site administrators. Should you need to reschedule your exam, please contact the testing agency.

The testing center allows students, faculty, staff and community members to register and complete exams.

Find out more about the Innovation Center, Workforce Development and the Professional Testing Center.

If you have additional questions you may contact Mary Frances Postupack, Vice President, Economic Development & Entrepreneurship at mpostupack@esu.edu, or (570) 422-7920.