ACT

American College Testing

For ACT: On-Campus (formally ACT-Residual).

Statesboro Campus Only

Cost

ACT Exam Registration Fees

The ACT Exam takes place at Cone Hall on Saturdays.
Policies and procedures and registration information can be found in the registration bulletin or on the ACT website.

Stand-by

You must complete the online Stand-By Registration Form to be admitted to the exam. See ACT Stand-By Testing for more information.

Photo Identification Requirements

You must upload a photo of yourself when you register for the exam. ACT has also updated the photo identification requirements to use for admission to the exam. See ACT ID Requirements. Remember if you do not have a photo identification, you can obtain a form from your high school principal or school counselor.

All Date Changes & Center Changes must change your date or location through your ACT Student Account prior to the testing date. We can no longer accept admissions tickets with other center locations or testing dates.

Test Preparation

Review for the ACT using the resources on the ACT website. For additional ACT preparations, click here and click on Test Prep Resources.

Testing Dates

The test is administered at Georgia Southern on the national testing dates with the reporting time of 8:00 am for deadlines see the ACT Testing Dates.

Test Format

The ACT Assessment^® is designed to assess high school students’ general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work. It consists of multiple-choice tests in English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science Reasoning. Virtually all U.S. colleges and universities accept ACT results. The ACT Assessment offers a comprehensive way for high school students to demonstrate to the colleges and universities of their choice that they can become successful college students.

Picture identification required for all tests. Please make sure you bring an acceptable ID.

Acceptable IDs: a valid state driver’s license, student ID, or passport. (Not accepted: check cashing cards, picture credit cards, Sam’s cards, etc.)

ACT On-Campus

Offered in Savannah & Statesboro (formerly the ACT-Residual Exam)

This test is for Georgia Southern University applicants when no convenient National ACT date is available or to improve their scores slightly.  Candidates must have submitted their admissions application before testing. The ACT On-Campus scores are only valid for Georgia Southern University and are non-transferable.  There is no transcript service maintained on ACT On-Campus scores.  You must apply to Georgia Southern University before testing.

• The ACT On-Campus can be taken every 60 days.
• The exam is 4 hours consisting of four subject areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science.
• Your ACT On-Campus score will be sent to the Georgia Southern Admissions Office within two (2) days of the test administration.
• Examinees must bring several sharpened #2 pencils and a calculator.
• Examinees must apply for admission to Georgia Southern University before the testing date.  If the examinee has not applied for admission to Georgia Southern University, they will not be eligible to take the exam.  For information concerning Admissions, visit the Admissions website.
• For information or questions concerning the ACT or the National ACT Exam, review the information on the ACT website.
• Be Prepared: Utilize all the test preparation materials for the National ACT exam. Click here for additional test preparation materials.
• A complete list of prohibited behaviors

Registration & Fees

Group Exam Fee: $75.00
Scheduled Appointment: $85.00

You must apply to Georgia Southern University before testing.

Credit Card/Web Check: Payment for the exam can be received through a credit card or web check at the Office of Testing Services Marketplace for both group or private appointments.  For group appointments, the Testing Office must receive your registration form and payment must be received by the registration deadline.  

For scheduled appointments, you must call to schedule the appointment.  If you have any questions concerning paying online, please contact the office for Savannah at 912-344-2582, or for Statesboro call 912-478-5415.

Group Testing Dates

Click here to register for a group date. Appointments must be made at least one week before the testing date. Testing dates and times are subject to change.

Picture Identification Required for All Tests

Please make sure you bring an acceptable ID
Acceptable IDs are valid state driver’s license, student ID, or passport.
(Not accepted: check cashing cards, picture credit cards, Sam’s cards, etc.)