Take the MPE In-Person

On-Campus Proctoring

The University of Wyoming utilizes the ALEKS Placement, Preparation, and Learning (PPL) online assessment to determine a student's math placement and requires the exam to be proctored, either in-person or remotely via Honorlock. The ALEKS PPL test pack costs $15 (plus tax) and includes 1 assessment, access to guided learning modules, and up to 4 retake opportunities. Scores are good for one year and access lasts for one year. 

On-campus proctoring is free, unlike remote testing with Honorlock ($10 per attempt). However, students still have to purchase the $15 ALEKS PPL test pack at the testing location. 

Prefer to take the MPE in-person, but aren't able to get to Laramie? See the FAQs below for possible solutions. 

upcoming on-campus proctoring dates:

There is no need to register to take the MPE on campus. Students can simply arrive at the designated testing location at the date and time listed below. The University offers a number of scheduled, on-campus proctoring sessions during the fall and spring semesters. 

On-campus proctoring sessions occur in three-hour blocks, however, students will only have two hours to complete the exam. Students must arrive within the first hour of the testing window (the window will not be extended). 

DATE TIME LOCATION
Monday, August 11th 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Business 108
Friday, August 15th 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (students must arrive before 2 p.m.) Business 108
Saturday, August 23rd 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Business 108
Monday, August 25th 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Ross Hall 241
Thursday, August 28th 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Ross Hall 241

 

 

In-person MPE FAQs

Remember to bring a valid ID (government issued photo ID or your WyoOne student ID) and a credit/debit card to purchase the test pack.

student taking MPE at computer

  • A valid ID (government issued photo ID or WyoOne student ID)
  • Credit/debit card to purchase test pack
  • Pencils and scratch paper will be provided
  • Calculators are not allowed

The calculator button is not available for every question. When the calculator is available, the button will pop up on the upper right-hand corner of the screen. 

Yes! You can switch between taking the MPE online and in-person. If you retake the MPE in-person, the proctor will insert a password that will allow you to bypass the preparation requirement in the guided learning modules (this only applies if you are retaking the MPE in-person).

After the exam, an unvalidated percentage score will appear on-screen. Your score will automatically be sent to UW and will loaded within three business days, provided all testing guidelines were followed. 

 

To view your score in WyoWeb, click on "Students," then select "Student Records," then "Academic Profile." MPE scores will be loaded under the "Prior Education and Testing" tab.  

  • If it's been more than one year since you purchased access, your access has expired. You can purchase access by phone 1-800-258-2378 and give them the class code (6EKAN-DPQQ3) or by creating a new account (using a new email address).
  • If your class is showing "on hold" then the access you purchased has not been applied. Check your email for the 20-digit access code (note: the access code is not the same thing as the class code). Click on the "on hold" class, select "apply access," and enter the access code. 

If you live near a community college or university with a testing center, you can still take the MPE in-person. Send an email to the testing center to see if they can proctor the ALEKS PPL exam for you and cc math-registration@uwyo.edu.