ACT Residual
General Information:
The ACT Residual (ACTR) is a three-hour exam for students that are seeking entrance into the Teacher Education Program or admission to UTC.
The ACTR test score is only valid for UTC and cannot be transferred to another university. If you are planning to use your ACTR score in order to apply for scholarships, please check with the Admissions Office (423-425-4662) to be sure the residual exam satisfies scholarship requirements.
On test day, a total of three and one-half hours will be required for exam administration unless you are taking it for math placement.
Fee:
$78 (effective October 17, 2019) payable to UTC by credit card, check or money order (non-refundable)
Test Dates:
The ACTR is scheduled by appointment only based on availability in Hooper Hall, Room 205.
For a campus map, click here.
Please Note: No ACTR tests may be administered during the month of October.
Registration Instructions for Taking the ACTR for the First Time:
Complete the registration form and make your $78 payment here.
Once your registration form and non-refundable payment are received, you will receive an email to schedule a test date.
Please note: If you need to reschedule for any reason, including arriving too late for your scheduled test or arriving without ID, you must pay a $25 rescheduling fee.
Registration Instructions for Retaking the ACTR:
Please Note: If you have taken the ACTR within the last 60 days, you are not eligible to retest.
Please send an email to the UTC Testing Center to request information concerning retesting.
You must have the following items with you on the day of the test:
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Picture identification
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Calculator
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Sharpened no. 2 pencils
Test Results:
A copy of your test results will be emailed to you approximately within one week after the exam. A copy of your results will also be forwarded to the appropriate department(s).