The ACT On-Campus is administered for the convenience of Northern Kentucky University's students. The scores WILL NOT BE REPORTED to another university. The registration for the ACT On-Campus is handled by NKU Testing Services.
Please note that a minimum period of 60 days must elapse before one can re-take the ACT On-Campus. If a student re-tests within a 60-day period, scores will be cancelled and the test fee will be non-refundable.
If you have a documented learning disability, impaired vision, or any other conditions that requires accommodations, you will need to contact the Office of Student Accessibility (859) 572-5282 BEFORE you register for the test.
A registration fee of $85 must be paid at the time of registration. Fees are non-refundable.
On the day of the test, please bring a picture identification card (your driver's license or another form of I.D. that includes your picture and your signature). You will not be permitted to take the exam without a picture I.D.
To find available dates for the On-Campus ACT, please email Testing Services at testing@nku.edu or by calling 859-572-6373. Once date has been confirmed wtih Testing Services, click 'Register Now' button below to pay and confirm exam. Please note: If you wish to reschedule your test, you may do so without a charge 7 days prior to your scheduled test date.
PLEASE NOTE: The College of Education no longer accepts the National or ACT On-Campus for admission requirements. Those seeking admission to The College of Education must take a Praxis test. The use of a calculator is permitted only on the Mathematics Test. Please use a battery powered four functions, scientific, or graphing calculator; models which make noise, use paper tapes, have electronic writing pads, have a typewriter key pad, or those which can transmit information wirelessly are unacceptable.
PROHIBITED CALCULATORS: Casio CFX-9970G (and all model numbers that begin with CFX-9970G), Algebra fx 2.0, ClassPad 300; Texas Instruments TI-89, TI-92 (including all models that begin with TI-89 or TI-92); Hewlett-Packard HP-40G, HP48GII and HP-49G (including all models that begin with HP 40G or 49G).
Examinees in search of study resources for the On-Campus or National ACT can check out the ACT website at www.actstudent.org.
NKU Community Connections is currently offering ACT Prep Courses! Visit their website for more information.
