Chemistry Exit Exam

The Department of Chemistry at UCF utilizes the Educational Testing Service (ETS) Major Field Test in Chemistry as its exit exam. Undergraduate students at UCF will be informed by the Department of Chemistry if they are required to take the test during their final semester at UCF.

Test Format

The ETS Major Field Test in Chemistry is computerized and consists of approximately 90 multiple-choice questions. Test takers will have two (2) hours to complete the test.

 

2023 Test Dates:

Semester Test Dates
Spring 2024 Monday, March 25, 2024 -Friday, March 29, 2024
Summer 2024 Monday, July 8, 2024 – Friday, July 12, 2024
Fall 2024 Monday, November 4, 2024- Friday, November 8, 2024

Testing Accommodations

Students who believe they qualify for academic accommodations for most University Testing Center (UTC) tests should contact Student Accessibility Services (SAS) prior to registering for the test to inquire about options available (sas@ucf.edu; 407 -823-2371). Students will need to submit the Third-Party Exam Accommodations Request Form to SAS. The process to review documentation may take up to ten (10) business days to determine if the accommodation request is appropriate for approval.
Note: Test-takers seeking to test with accommodations must schedule their appointment time for Monday-Friday at 12:00 PM or earlier.

Testing Costs

The cost for the Chemistry Exit Exam is $30. All costs paid to the University Testing Center are non-refundable and non-transferable.

 

Registration Procedures

Review UTC Policies

Test takers must review the University Testing Center’s policies prior to test day: Items such as outwear (hoodies, sweaters, jackets, pullovers, cardigans, any form of second layer clothing), watches, and electronic devices are not permitted into the test room. UTC does offer lockers at no additional cost. The full list of UTC policies can be found here.

Schedule A Test Appointment

  • *Early registration is strongly recommended due to limited seating per test date. You must
    complete the registration process a minimum of 24 hours prior to your desired test date and
    time.
  • Navigate to https://www.registerblast.com/ucf/Exam/List and click on “Chemistry Exit Exam”
    then choose from the available dates and times that are listed and make your payment.
  • After completing the registration process, check your email for the test registration confirmation.
    If you do not receive a confirmation email, contact utc@ucf.edu.

Rescheduling an Appointment

Test takers may reschedule their appointments at no cost up to 7 days prior to the scheduled test date/time by following the instructions below. To reschedule within 7 days, test-takers would need to email a cancellation notice to UTC and schedule a new appointment, including full repayment of the test cost. Missed appointments will require full repayment of the test cost, this includes cancelation or arrivals more than 15-minutes late.

How to Reschedule

  1. Navigate to https://www.registerblast.com/ucf/exam/list
  2. Click the My Account/ My Exams/ My History tab at the top of this page.
  3. Enter the email address used to initially schedule the exam.
  4. Click the Continue button underneath the email field.
  5. In a few minutes, a link will be emailed that is valid for 90 minutes.
  6. Click the link from the email received.
  7. A new window will open with the test-taker’s registration history.
  8. Click the Reschedule link.
  9. A calendar will appear with the available dates for rescheduling purposes.
  10. Click the date and time to reschedule.
  11. After completing the step above, a confirmation email with the new test date will be received.

Test Day

  • Report Location: Report to the UCF/University Testing Center at 4297 Andromeda Loop N., Orlando, FL 32816. The UTC office is in Howard Phillips Hall, room 106 (take the elevator or stairs down to the first floor). This building is located next to the Library and the Reflecting Pond. Howard Phillips Hall is building #14 on the campus map. If you get lost finding our building, please call our front desk at 407-823-5109. Upon arrival, follow the posted instructions in the hallway for how to check-in.
  • Directions: Directions to the UCF Orlando Campus can be found here: www.map.ucf.edu/directions . A printable map can be found here: www.map.ucf.edu/printable.
  • Parking Information: A $5.00 daily permit is required to park in Parking Garage “A” or “I” on campus. Virtual daily permits are available online or through the UCF Mobile App using your vehicle license plate number. Please arrive early and allow enough time to park and arrive at the testing center. Information about campus maps, parking permits, and directions can also be found by visiting the Parking Services website at www.parking.ucf.edu
  • Arrival Time: Test takers are asked to arrive 15 minutes prior to their scheduled appointment time. Test takers arriving more than 15 minutes late may not be admitted and will forfeit any costs paid.
  • Identification Policy: Test takers are required to present one (1) primary form of valid government-issued identification that includes their photograph and signature. For additional details on our acceptable identification policy, please navigate to https://academicsuccess.ucf.edu/utc/policies/identification/
  • Lockers & Storage: Test-takers will have access to the lockers that are free of charge.

Results

Upon completion of the exam, you will be able to view your scores on‐screen and you will receive an automatic test completion email that will include directions on how to view your scores online. Scores from the ETS Major Field Test in Chemistry will be provided to the Department of Chemistry. There is no pass or fail grade for the Chemistry Exit Exam.