ACT On-Campus (or Residual) Testing is conducted at UTC for students who are enrolled, have been admitted, or are applying to UCF and cannot take the ACT on a national test date because the date does not meet UCF admissions deadlines. Test-takers who do not intend to attend UCF must not take the ACT On-Campus Test at this center.
The ACT On-Campus test is scheduled by request. To request a test date for a group or for an individual, please email utc@ucf.edu. Group test dates for more than two students should be requested at least one to two months in advance, but earlier is better. Individual test dates are scheduled as space allows, and usually require at least one to two week’s notice.
*Please note: There is a minimum 60-day waiting period before re-testing. Refer to the ACT On-Campus Test (Residual) Re-test policy for more information.
Appointments may be rescheduled up to 2 weeks prior to your scheduled test date/time at no cost by following the instructions below.
How to Reschedule
All testing costs paid directly to the University Testing Center (UTC) are non-refundable and non-transferable. Appointments may be rescheduled up to 2 weeks in advance of the scheduled test date and time at no cost. To reschedule within 2 weeks, 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.
If a test-taker previously tested via the ACT On-Campus Test (Residual) or any other non-national testing, the retest should be taken on a National ACT date. If this is not possible, test-takers may retake the ACT On-Campus Test. A minimum of 60 days must elapse before another ACT On-Campus Test may be taken. ACT restricts the number of times a test-taker may take the ACT (National or On-Campus Test) to 12 times total. Scores achieved before the minimum elapsed time and scores that exceed the maximum total attempts will be canceled without refund.
The ACT On-Campus Test (formerly known as the Residual) is an alternative to the national ACT test that enables colleges to proctor and self-score an ACT test form on their campus. Scores from the ACT On-Campus Test taken at the University of Central Florida (UCF) can only be used at this institution.
ACT On-Campus Test is limited to students who are enrolled, have been admitted, or are applying to UCF and cannot take the ACT on a national test date because the date does not meet UCF admissions deadlines. Students who do not intend to attend UCF are not eligible to take the ACT On-Campus Test at this location.
Yes, students taking the ACT On-Campus Test at UCF are subject to the following restrictions:
The tests are essentially the same but have different policies and procedures. The most significant difference is that scores from the ACT On-Campus Test can only be used at UCF.
The ACT On-Campus Test cost is $120.00 per student/per test. All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Registration and payment are simple and easy. Go to academicsuccess.ucf.edu/utc/actresidual/ and thoroughly read through the information before completing the registration procedures. Students must be eligible to take the ACT On-Campus Test prior to test registration and payment. Registration and payment must be completed at least 2 weeks in advance of the scheduled test date.
To make accommodated testing arrangements, submit written documentation of a documented disability from UCF Student Accessibility Services (SAS) at least two weeks prior to your scheduled test date. Visit the UCF SAS website for more information at sas.sdes.ucf.edu
An email will be sent to the email address you used when registering for the ACT On-Campus Test within 2-weeks of your scheduled test date. Please read this information thoroughly as it will include important information including where on campus your will take your test.
Scores are sent directly to UCF records for admission purposes. Scores do not appear on a student’s transcript and cannot be transferred to any other institution or agency; this includes high schools. Scores remain solely at UCF. Scores can not be used for NCAA or Florida Bright Future’s Scholarships.
Appointments may be rescheduled up to 2 weeks in advance of your test date at no cost.
All testing costs paid directly to UTC are non-refundable and non-transferable. Missed appointments will require full repayment of the test cost and will require a new testing appointment to be scheduled; this includes if you cancel or arrive more than 15-minutes late for the test. To cancel an appointment email utc@ucf.edu and include your full name, and test date and time.
If a student previously tested via On-Campus (Residual) or any other non-national testing, the retest should be taken on a National ACT date. If this is not possible, test takers may retake the ACT On-Campus Test. A minimum of 60 days must elapse before another Residual ACT test may be taken. ACT restricts the number of times a student may take the ACT (National or Residual) to 12 times total. Scores achieved before the minimum elapsed time and scores that exceed the maximum total attempts will be cancelled without refund.
For the most immediate response, contact the University Testing Center at utc@ucf.edu. You can also visit the UTC website at https://academicsuccess.ucf.edu/utc/ for additional information.