The Regents' Test designed to certify the reading and writing competency of all students in the University System of Georgia. Students who do not take and successfully pass both parts of the Regents' Test by the time they reach 45 semester credit hours must take Regents’ Preparation courses in the area(s) not passed.
The exam has two sections: Essay and Reading. Students are given 60 minutes to complete each section and are required to take both sections at one sitting. The Essay test requires the student to write a clear, organized essay on one of four topics; the Reading test requires the student to demonstrate reading comprehension skills.
Students transferring from one school to another within the University System of Georgia must comply with the 30-semester hour rule. Transfer students with 30 or more semester hours from an institution or program that does not require the Regents' Test must take the test no later than the second semester of enrollment at SSU. However, if the student does not pass the test before the third semester of enrollment, they must enroll in the Regents’ Preparation course(s).
The Regents’ Test is offered once each semester. Please see the SSU Academic Calendar for test dates.
Visit the Regents' Testing Program official web site at www.gsu.edu/rtp/ for a complete overview of the Regents' exam, policies and procedures, sample and practice test, the complete listing of approved essay.
Signing Up for the Regents' Test:
· Students should register to take the Regents' Test during regular student registration periods as they do for a course; the Regents' Test schedule is listed in each semester's printed or online course schedule.
· Students who do not register for the Regents' Test during the regular registration periods should report to the Registrar's Office for registration no later than three (3) weeks prior to the Regents' Testing period.
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Students should refer to the Course Reference Number
(CRN) on their Registration Printout in order to
determine their testing session time and location.
- The Office of Retention & Student Success will post the Regents' Testing Schedule in all buildings accessible to students at least three weeks before Regents' testing period begins. Students must double-check their scheduled printouts against this posted schedule for any changes in room assignments.
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PLEASE NOTE: Extended Time (double the standard time = 2 hours) is only granted to students who meet the eligibility requirements for remediation, or to those students who have documented special needs. Students with documented disabilities or special needs should contact the Center for Student Development in the King-Frazier Student Complex Building Room 233 or call (912) 356-2202 for more information regarding Special Accommodation testing and necessary documentation. Students must request special accommodations at least 20 days prior to the test date. INTERNATIONAL students must take and pass the English Proficiency Exam. International students must register at least two (2) weeks prior to each testing period with Mrs. Yvonne Warren in the Whiting Hall, room 261, or warreny@savstate.edu. |
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A validated government issued photo I.D. card. (The photo must be clear and easily identifiable, or you will be denied admission to the test.)
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Two (2) # 2 pencils and two (2) ballpoint pens (blue or black ink) for the essay.
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A dictionary (a thesaurus is prohibited) which may be used during the last 15 minutes of the essay test.
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The copy of the Regents' test registration printout issued by the Registrar's office, or the slip issued by the Office of Testing.
Regents' Test Policy for Transfer Students:
Students with 30 or
more semester credit hours transferring from outside of
the System or from a System program that does not
require the Regentsº Test should take the test during
their first semester of enrollment in a program leading
to the baccalaureate degree. Those who have not passed
before their third semester of enrollment are subject to
the remediation requirement.
The Office of Testing offers an optional diagnostic test
to transfer students who wish to prepare for the actual
test. This optional test will consist of a writing
assessment and reading test to assess the level of
readiness for the Regents' Test. If you opt to take
this readiness test and find that you need additional
preparation for the Regents' Test, you may enroll in a
three-hour non-credit course(s) also known as the
Regents' Success Seminar course. This course, which
is offered each semester, gives individualized
instruction and a series of test simulations in reading
and writing.
If you choose not to enroll in this course, you can
still get some preparatory assistance in the ReWrite
Connection, the University's reading and writing
lab. Regardless of the path you choose to prepare for
this mandated test, remember, we will do our best to
accommodate your needs.
For more information or to schedule a test contact the
Office of Testing at (912) 353-3112 or email us at
testing@savstate.edu. You may also visit the
Regents'Testing Program website for more information
about the test and to view sample practice tests at
www.gsu.edu/rtp.
Preparing for the Regents':
· Detailed information about the exam, a practice Reading test, and an approved list of sample essay topics are available on the Regents' Testing website at http://www.gsu.edu/~wwwrtp/indstu.htm.
· Students may also visit the ReWrite Connection in Whiting Hall, room 125 for assistance.
· Several Test information and mock test sessions are scheduled at least two (2) weeks prior to each semester's Regents' Test. Dates and times of the information sessions are posted as soon as they are available. Pre-registration is not required for these information sessions.
Consequences of Failure to Pass the Regents' Test:
· Students who have earned 30 hours or more and who fail one or both portions by making below the minimum required score must retake at least one part of the Regents' during each subsequent semester of enrollment until the test is passed.
· Students who have earned 45 or more hours and have not yet taken the Regents' Exam must enroll in the appropriate Regents' Remediation course(s) coordinated by the Center for Teaching Learning and Academic Support. Failure to enroll in these courses will result in cancellation of registration and/or suspension of all credit courses.
Still have questions?
Review the SSU catalog or the current course schedule. For questions about test scheduling and administration, contact the Testing Office at 912-353-3112 or the Registrar's Office at 912-356-2212. To discuss special circumstances, exceptions, or Regents' Remediation issues, contact the Center for Teaching, Learning & Academic Support at 912-356-2178.