Mission
The mission of the Academic Testing Center is to advance teaching and learning outcomes by offering professional proctoring services that promote honesty, integrity, and equity while providing accessible and inclusive learning assessment opportunities for students, faculty, and academic departments at the University of Rhode Island.
The Academic Testing Center achieves this mission by adhering to the Professional Standards and Guidelines of the National College Testing Association (PDF) and maintaining testing center certification with the NCTA.
News You Can Use: ATC is Open and Ready
ATC consultations for colleges, departments, and faculty are available either online or in-person. Please contact Associate Director, Lisa Macaruso, Ed.D to schedule a time and also visit the updated ATL Consultations webpage for program offerings and trainings. Are you a part-time faculty member? Reach out to schedule a visit or an online training outside of our normal office hours!
CLEP Testing is available exclusively to URI students, by appointment, across all three summer sessions! Follow these URI CLEP STEPS to learn more about receiving college credit for prior learning @ the ATC.
Fall 2025 Hours & Location
Mondays 10AM – 4PM | Tuesdays – Fridays 8am -4pm | Expanded Hours Available by Faculty Request
Kingston Campus: Chafee Social Science Center | Testing: Room 202 / Office: Room 201
Telephone: (401) 874-4421 | Email: academictesting@uri.edu
Who We Are:
Associate Director, Academic Testing Center and Inclusive Learning Strategies
Chafee 201
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lmacaruso@uri.edu
Coordinator, Academic Testing Center
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Technician, Academic Testing Center
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bobbie.joia@uri.edu