ACT Assessment
The ACT is America's most widely accepted college entrance exam. It assesses high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work.
- The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science.
- The Writing Test, which is optional, measures skill in planning and writing a short essay.
- Applications must be received by ACT prior to the application deadline.
- Online registration is available at http://www.actstudent.org/
- Application deadlines are strictly enforced by ACT.
- Registration-$31; Optional Writing Test - $15 additional.
- Late registrations are $20 additional; Standby registrations are $40 additional.
- Calculators are allowed.
- Prep courses are available through Southeast Missouri State University - Extended & Continuing Education. For more information, please contact Extended & Continuing Education at (573) 986-6879 or http://www.semo.edu/continuinged/
| Test Dates |
Application Deadline |
Late Application Deadline |
Test Location |
| Oct. 24, 2009 |
Sep. 18, 2009 |
Oct. 2, 2009 |
Academic Hall |
| Dec. 12, 2009 |
Nov. 6, 2009 |
Nov. 20, 2009 |
Academic Hall |
| Feb. 6, 2010 |
Jan. 5, 2010 |
Jan. 15, 2010 |
Academic Hall |
| April 10, 2010 |
March 5, 2010 |
March 19, 2010 |
Academic Hall |
| June 12, 2010* |
May 7, 2010 |
May 21, 2010 |
Dempster Hall |
Report to Academic Hall, second floor (near the Auditorium), for room assignments. Testing begins promptly at 8 a.m. Late arrivals may not be admitted. Photo ID required for testing.
*The following test administrations will be held in Demspter Hall. Report to the Atrium in the center of the buidling for room assignments. Testing begins promptly at 8 a.m. Late arrivals may not be admitted. Photo ID required for testing.
June 12, 2010
R-ACT (Residual ACT Assessment)
The Residual ACT is provided twice a year.
- Please complete the online application. Testing fee of $50.00 is payable to Southeast Missouri State University. Payment can be made the day of the test.
- Scores CANNOT be transferred to or from another institution.
- Calculators are allowed on the math portion of the exam.
| Test Date |
Test Time |
Application Deadline |
| Dec. 1, 2009 |
8 a.m. |
Nov. 30, 2009 |
| July 20, 2010 |
8 a.m. |
July 19, 2010 |
Candidates should report to Academic Hall room 347 for testing. Testing begins promptly at 8 a.m. Late arrivals may not be admitted. Photo ID required for testing.
For additional information, please contact Testing Services (573-651-2836).
