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Proficiency

Proficiency Requirements

All students at Northeastern State University must meet English and Computer Proficiency requirements to graduate. Learn about your options and how to fulfill these essential graduation requirements below.

English Proficiency

To meet NSU’s English Proficiency requirement, students must earn a grade of “C” or better in the following courses:

  • ENGL 1113 – English Composition I

  • ENGL 1213 – English Composition II

 If You Did Not Earn a “C” or Better:

You have two options to fulfill the requirement:

  1. Repeat the Course(s):

    • Retake the course(s) and earn a “C” or better

    • You may qualify for Academic Forgiveness, which can help improve your GPA

  2. Earn Credit via CLEP Exam:

    • Register for the appropriate CLEP exam

    • After registering, contact the Testing Specialist to schedule your appointment

    • A $20 nonrefundable test fee, payable to NSU, is required

Computer Proficiency

Computer Proficiency is required for all NSU graduates. This can be met by:

  • Completing the Computer Proficiency Exam with a satisfactory score

⚠️ Important:

  • You only get ONE attempt at the exam

  • No credit hours will appear on your transcript — only the requirement is waived

About the Exam:

The exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions covering:

  • Basic computer hardware and software

  • Microsoft Word & word processing

  • Windows operating system

  • Internet fundamentals

  • Microsoft Excel

  • Microsoft Access

  • Microsoft PowerPoint

Cost

  • A $20 nonrefundable testing fee is required

  • Payable to Northeastern State University (NSU)

  • Payment must be submitted with registration

Registration

NSU Testing Services offers fast, secure online registration:

  1. Click “Schedule an Exam” to select your exam time

  2. You will receive a confirmation email with your appointment details

  3. Click “Pay Online” to pay by credit or debit card

    • All payments are final (no refunds)

    • An email receipt will be sent to you

Contact Us

Have questions or need help scheduling your test?

Visit us in the CASE Building, Room 130, or contact:

NSU Testing Services
918-444-2138
testing@nsuok.edu