There are two types of ACT: The National ACT and the Residual ACT.

The National ACT exam is accepted at ANY institution which requires the ACT exam for Admissions. You have to register for this exam through ACT, either on-line or by obtaining a registration packet from a university or local high school. The exam is only offered 5-6 times a year and the scores take 4-6 weeks to be mailed to you and the schools that you request. Visit the National ACT website for on-line registration, test prep and frequently asked questions regarding the National ACT.

ACT Residual testing is designed for those U of L students who are enrolled, have been admitted, or are in the process of applying to U of L and have not yet taken the National ACT. The Residual ACT exam is ONLY accepted at the institution where it is taken. For instance, if you took the test at U of L, the scores MUST stay at U of L and are NOT transferable to ANY other institution. You may register for this exam by downloading and printing a copy of the registration form (PDF) and mailing or bringing it to U of L's Testing Services Office. The ACT Residual is offered approximately once a month. The scores are mailed to examinees and made available to our Admission's office the first business day following the administration.

Registration:

In order to take the ACT Residual, you must register with Testing Services. You must be registered at least two weeks in advance to avoid a late registration fee of $20. Please complete the registration form (remember to select a date) and return it to our office with a check/money order for $40 made payable to the University of Louisville or with the credit card information completed. Our mailing address for forms is: Testing Services, Davidson Hall Room 310, Louisville, KY 40292.

You MUST be pre-registered and have paid in full by noon the day before the exam. There are NO EXCEPTIONS.

An admission ticket will be mailed to examinees who have registered at least one week before the test date. You MUST bring at least one photo bearing identification (i.e. driver's license) to the testing session. If you do not have a photo bearing ID, you will not be permitted to take the exam. Acceptable calculators are allowed, but are not supplied by Testing Services. Test fees are not refundable for any reason. If you are unable to attend on your scheduled date, you must call or write our office within six months of your initial test date in order to be rescheduled and an additional $20 rescheduling fee will be applied. A minimum of 60 days must elapse before an examinee is permitted to retake the ACT residual. If the 60 day time limit is violated, the retest scores will automatically be cancelled.

Upcoming Test Dates:

October 17, 2009

November 21, 2009

December 19, 2009

January 23, 2010

February 20, 2010

March 27, 2010

April 24, 2010

May 29, 2010

Download ACT Residual registration form (PDF)