Standardized Testing
The UB Computer-Based Testing Center offers the students of the University at Buffalo (and the general public) a wide range of standardized testing services. Standardized tests include the GRE, ibtTOEFL, CLEP, ACT examinations, the MAT, individualized proctored exams, and other exams. The lab is in operation year round and is open Monday – Friday from 8:30 am – 5 pm. Testing is conducted on Saturdays on certain predetermined days. Examination times vary depending on the specific type of exam a student takes. The following provides you information on making appointments, costs and times of exams, directions to our facility, and phone numbers you can call for further assistance.
Quick Links- Make an appointment
- Directions to the Test Center
- Special Accommodations
- Computer based exams offered
- Paper based exams offered
- Informational websites for testing candidates
Making an Appointment
To make an appointment you can call our lab directly at (716) 645-2232 x 115 between the hours 8:30 am - 5 pm, Monday – Friday. If you wish to make an appointment over the phone, please have a credit card ready. Test reservations require a payment at the time of registration. We accept Visa Card, Master Card, or Discover Card. If you wish to make a reservation and are going to pay by check or money order (sorry, we do not accept cash), you must pay in person at our center in 259 Capen Hall, Career Services.
Finding Our Facility
If you are coming East from the Syracuse, Rochester, Batavia area; From the thruway, route 90W, take exit 50 onto the 290W. Look for exit 990 North, otherwise known as the State University/Lockport exit. Get off on the 990 North exit. You will then be on route 990 North. Take the first exit, State University. Go to the first light, turn left onto Rensch Road. Take it to Hadley Road and turn left. Take that to White Road where you will turn right. Your first right is called Governor's lot. You will see a sign directly ahead of you saying "visitors parking". There is a fee after 7 am, and parking is free on Saturday. If you park on the left side you will see Capen Hall directly to your left. From there enter through the ground floor doors, go to the second floor, past the financial aid/student records office, right to 259 Capen Hall, Career Services.
Driving Instructions from Buffalo State College on Elmwood Ave (near Albright-Knox Art Gallery/traveling North on Elmwood away from downtown Buffalo). Continue north on Elmwood. Proceed approx. 5 miles to 290 East. From there exit onto route 990 North, otherwise known as the State University/Lockport exit. Once you have taken the 990 North exit, you will then be on the actual 990 North. Take the first exit, State University. Go to the first light, turn left onto Rensch Road. Take it to Hadley Road and turn left. Take that to White Road where you will turn right. Your first right is called Governor's lot. You will see a sign directly ahead of you saying "visitors parking". There is a fee after 7 am, and parking is free on Saturday. If you park on the left side you will see Capen Hall directly to your left. From there enter through the ground floor doors, go to the second floor, past the financial aid/student records office, right to 259 Capen Hall, Career Services.
If you are coming from the Canada or Niagara Falls region, Take the 190S and go across two Grand Island Bridges to the first exit which is the 290E. From there exit onto route 990 North, otherwise known as the State University/Lockport exit. Once you have taken the 990 North exit, you will then be on the actual 990 North. Take the first exit, State University. Go to the first light, turn left onto Rensch Road. Take it to Hadley Road and turn left. Take that to White Road where you will turn right. Your first right is called Governor's lot. You will see a sign directly ahead of you saying "visitors parking". There is a fee after 7 am, and parking is free on Saturday. If you park on the left side you will see Capen Hall directly to your left. From there enter through the ground floor doors, go to the second floor, past the financial aid/student records office, right to 259 Capen Hall, Career Services.
If you are coming from Fredonia: take the 90 East until you reach the 290 East (exit 50). Continue on the 290 East until you reach exit #4- Route 990 North. Take the very first exit off the 990 labeled "University at Buffalo." This exit ramp comes to a light. Make a left turn onto Rensch Rd. Go to the next stop sign and turn left onto Hadley Rd. Go to the next stop sign and turn right onto White Rd. Make your first right turn into Governor's A&B Parking Lot. You will see a sign directly ahead of you saying "visitors parking". There is a fee after 7 am, and parking is free on Saturday. If you park on the left side you will see Capen Hall directly to your left. From there enter through the ground floor doors, go to the second floor, past the financial aid/student records office, right to 259 Capen Hall, Career Services.
If you are coming from Canisius College, Follow Main St East, (away from downtown) to the 290 West. (approx 15 minutes) Take exit #4- Route 990 North. Take the very first exit off the 990 labeled "University at Buffalo." This exit ramp comes to a light. Make a left turn onto Rensch Rd. Go to the next stop sign and turn left onto Hadley Rd. Go to the next stop sign and turn right onto White Rd. Make your first right turn into Governor's A&B Parking Lot. You will see a sign directly ahead of you saying "visitors parking". There is a fee after 7 am, and parking is free on Saturday. If you park on the left side you will see Capen Hall directly to your left. From there enter through the ground floor doors, go to the second floor, past the financial aid/student records office, right to 259 Capen Hall, Career Services.
For additional directions, you can visit the University of Buffalo's website: www.buffalo.edu/directions 
or call (716) 645-2232 ext. 115 during business hours.
Special Accommodations
Special Accommodations: If you require special accommodations for your CLEP test, please review our Special Accommodations Policy and contact the Testing Center to make arrangements.
Computer Based Exams Offered at Our Facility
GRE: The GRE exam is offered on Tuesdays through Saturdays on various dates each month (excluding holidays). The exam runs 4 hours and costs $140. Candidates can register online at www.gre.org , call the test center at (716) 645-2232ext.115, or stop by in person to our center. To cancel or reschedule a test appointment, the candidate can contact GRE-ETS directly at 1-866-473-4373, go online to www.gre.org, or call the UB Computer Based Testing Center. The candidate must call to cancel or reschedule no later than 3 full business days before the appointment (not including the day of the test appointment). If a candidate gives less than 3 days notice and does not test, he/she will forfeit the entire testing fee. There will be a $50.00 re-schedule fee. Partial refunds of $70.00 will be issued with proper notice. On the day of the exam, you will need to bring one primary, government or state-issued form of identification that has a picture and a signature (e.g. a driver's license or a passport). If the primary form of identification does not contain either a picture or a signature, a supplemental form of identification will be required. Your college ID and a driver's license will suffice. If you do not have the appropriate identification, you will NOT be allowed to test and you will forfeit your testing fee.
For more information: www.gre.org
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GMAT: The GMAT Exam is no longer offered at The University at Buffalo as of 1/1/06. The GMAT Exam will be offered at selective Pearson Vue Centers. The closest location to UB is the Pearson Professional Center in Amherst (716) 565-9379. For more information visit: www.mba.com
or www.gmat.org
ibtTOEFL: The ibtTOEFL exam is offered on select dates and time. The exam runs 4 hours and costs $150. In order to register for an ibtTOEFL exam, the candidate must do so online at www.toefl.org
and pay with a credit card. Cancellations or reschedules are also done on the ibtTOEFL website. Also, ID requirements have changed for this exam. The testing candidate can have EITHER a VALID passport from their home country or VALID Driver's license from USA only. If signature on passport is not in English, the testing candidate MUST provide another form of ID with an English signature, i.e.; driver's license, National ID card, or Military ID card. If you do not have the appropriate identification, you will NOT be allowed to test and you will forfeit your testing fee.
For more information on the ibtTOEFL: www.toefl.org
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CLEP: CLEP exams are scheduled by individual appointment only. In order to register, the testing candidate must submit a $25 non-refundable registration fee which is required to reserve an appointment time. Test takers may come to the testing office in person and pay by check or money order (payable to “University at Buffalo”), or call the testing office at (716)645-2232 x115 to pay by credit card over the phone. We accept Visa Card, Master Card, or Discover Card. If the appointment is cancelled, the $25 fee cannot be returned. There will be a $10 re-schedule fee if the candidate wishes to reschedule his/her exam appointment. The test fee is $70 and can be paid on the test date. We can accept credit card, check or money order (made payable to “CLEP”). For more information on test preparation, test content, scoring, etc. please visit www.collegeboard.com/clep
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MAT (Miller Analogies Test): MAT exams are scheduled by individual appointment only. In order to register, the testing candidate may come in person to the testing office, or call the testing office at (716)645-2232 x115. A non-refundable test fee of $90 is needed to reserve a Miller Analogies Test appointment time. Payment may be made by check or money order in person or by credit card via phone. If the appointment is cancelled, the $90 fee cannot be returned. If the test taker wishes to reschedule, there will be a $10 re-schedule fee. For more information on test preparation, test content, scoring, etc. please visit www.milleranalogies.com
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OTHER EXAMS: The Computer-Based Testing Center offers other exams including but not limited to, GRE Q&A Service (Question and Answer), Praxis I only (or PPST), & NBPTS. For more information on these and other exams, please call (716) 645-2232 x 115.
ACT EXAMS: The Computer-Based Testing Center offers a variety of ACT exams. In order to register, the candidate should call the ACT Registration Call Center at (800) 205-6366 or visit the following websites for more information.
American Board of Vascular Medicine
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATA/BOC)
Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) - American Dietetic Association (ADA)
COMPASS Internet Version (CIV)
Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT)
National Assistant at Surgery Council (NASC)
National Inspection Testing Certification Corporation (NITC)
Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
NMTCB Speciality Cardiology and PET Exams
Professional Association of Health Care Office Management (PAHCOM)
Paper Based Exams Offered at our Facility
In addition to computer based exams, The Career Services Office also administers Paper based Exams such as the MCAT, PCAT, LSAT, and GRE Subject Tests. Paper Based Exams are offered at different times and dates based on information given inside your specific paper based test bulletin/information booklet or corresponding website. With the exception of the MAT, you MUST register through that bulletin or website and confirmation information will be mailed to you. For the MAT, one can simply call us directly at 645-2232 x115.
Informational websites for testing candidates:
GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) - www.MBA.com
GRE and GRE Subject Tests (Graduate Record Examination) www.gre.org
TOEFL (Test Of English as a Foreign Language) / TSE (Test Of Spoken English) - www.toefl.org
Praxis I (or PPST) - www.ets.org/praxis
NBPTS (National Board for Professional Teaching Standards) - www.nbpts.org
LSAT (Law School Admission Test - Law School Data Assembly Service) - www.LSAC.org
MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) - www.aamc.org/mcat
PCAT (Pharmacy College Admission Test) - www.tpcweb.com
(**under 'browse' choose 'by featured products' and then 'PCAT')
MAT (Miller Analogies Test) - www.tpcweb.com
(**under 'browse' choose 'by featured products' and then 'Miller Analogies Test')
We offer a 24-hour information number at (716) 645-2232, choose option three for testing. This includes scheduling information, directions, fees, etc. **During business hours you will be able to transfer to a testing representative.
