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Information on the Fall 2008 Regents’ Examination
The Regents’ Testing Program is a required test for students who are obtaining a degree from an institution within the University System of Georgia, and is mandated by the Board of Regents. The components of the test are to assess a student’s reading comprehension and essay writing skills.
CHECK-IN:
--Please arrive 1 hour early for check-in.
--Please check your registration schedule to be sure that you arrive at the correct time.
FALL SEMESTER DATES, TIMES, AND TEST SITE:
Monday, October 20, 2008– Magnolia Room
RGTE 0197 A |
9:00 -10:15 AM |
ESSAY |
RGTR 0196 A |
10:30-11:45 AM |
READING |
RGTE 0197 B |
2:00 -3:15 PM |
ESSAY |
RGTR 0196 B |
3:30-4:45 PM |
READING |
RGTE 0197 C |
6:00-7:15 PM |
ESSAY |
RGTR 0196 C |
7:30-8:45 PM |
READING |
Tuesday, October 21, 2008– Magnolia Room
RGTE 0197 D |
9:00-10:15 AM |
ESSAY |
RGTR 0196 D |
10:30-11:45 AM |
READING |
RGTE 0197 E |
2:00-3:15 |
ESSAY |
RGTR 0196 E |
3:30-4:45 |
READING |
RGTE 0197 F |
6:00-7:15 |
ESSAY |
RGTR 0196 F |
7:30-8:45 |
READING |
RGTE 0197 G |
9:00-10:15 |
ESSAY |
RGTR 0196 G |
10:30-11:45 |
READING |
RGTE 0197 H |
2:00-3:15 |
ESSAY |
RGTR 0196 H |
3:30-4:45 |
READING |
Thursday, October 23, 2008 - Magnolia Room
RGTE 0197 I |
9:00-10:15 |
ESSAY |
RGTR 0196 I |
10:30-11:45 |
READING |
RGTE 0197 J |
2:00-3:15 |
ESSAY |
RGTR 0196 J |
3:30-4:45 |
READING |
PLEASE TAKE NOTE:
**Students should allow at least one and one-half hours per test for check-in, preliminary and post testing procedures, and actual testing time.
**Students should avoid registering for the test during the same time as a class because it may not be an excused absence.
**Students who are signing up for both the Essay and Reading portions of the Exam, must take them during the same section (i.e., A, B, C, or D).
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO TAKE THE EXAM?
**You must not delay initial testing beyond having earned 45 hours of degree credit. Both portions of the test must be taken the first
time.
**If you have completed 45 hours of degree credit and have not passed the exam, you must enroll in the appropriate prep class (RGTE 0199 and/or RGTR 0198) EACH semester you attend VSU until you pass the exam. The only exception is for first and second semester transfer students from non-System institution who transfer in 45 or more hours.
**Students who already have a bachelor’s degree, or a higher degree from an accredited college or university do not have to take the Regents’ Test. Students whose native language is not English and who do not plan to receive a degree from a school within the University System of Georgia should see the International Student Advisor regarding possible eligibility for The Alternate Proficiency Exam. The International adviser is located in the Office of International Programs and may be reached by phone at 229-333-7410.
WHAT TO BRING TO THE EXAM:
- Your current validated VSU ID
- A Black pen
- A #2 pencil
- A dictionary (optional). May be a hard copy or electronic.
NO Thesaurus!
HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE EXAM:
VSU's Student Success Center employs tutors, free of charge, who will help prepare you for the Regents' Exam. It also offers free face-to-face and online interactive workshops. For more information, visit the Student Success Center in Langdale Hall, call 333-7570, or visit the SSC website at http://www.valdosta.edu/ssc/.
For students who are interested, request can be made at the Library’s Reserve Desk (listed under Dean of Students) for a list of Essay Topics. Also, two videotapes are available at the Library for students to use. The videotapes consist of a one hour preparation session for the essay portion of the Regents’ Test. These tapes can be checked out overnight. Further information regarding the Regents’ Exam can be found on the World Wide Web at www.gsu.edu/rtp
WHAT IF I HAVE TEST ANXIETY?
Students who feel overly anxious or who have difficulty concentrating during the Regents’ Test may seek individual counseling by contacting the Valdosta State University’s Counseling Center. For more information on test anxiety you may contact the Counseling Center in Powell Hall-East, First Floor or call 333-5940.
Students who have taken remediation classes (RGTE 0199 and/or RGTR 0198) for at least two semesters are eligible for an additional 30 minutes of testing time. Students should make a request two weeks in advance of the test date through the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
WHAT IF I HAVE A DISABILITY?
Extended time may be requested by students with documented disabilities (physical impairments or learning disabilities). For more information on specialized administrations, student should contact the Access Office Nevins Hall or call 245-2498. Extended time must be applied for two weeks in advance of the testing date and current documentation is required.