Register for a STAMP Assessment

STAMP Assessment- (Language Proficiency Exam)

The STAMP assessment measures a test taker’s language ability based on national standards.  Test results will indicate the level of proficiency achieved for each section of the test.  WKU requires students to demonstrate proficiency at the Novice High Level.  The Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish tests have four sections – reading, writing, listening and speaking.  The Swahili test has three sections – Reading, Writing, and Speaking.  Speakers of Russian may request a Departmental Exam from Modern Languages.  See http://www.wku.edu/modernlanguages/ for more information. 

STAMP Practice tests website: https://avantassessment.com/sample-tests

Please carefully read ALL the information below BEFORE you begin the registration process.

There are TWO registration procedures required for taking your test in person at the Distance Learning Testing Center.

  1.  You MUST purchase your STAMP test from Avant  (select STAMP 4S Test Center Proctored Option).
  2. You MUST schedule your appointment and pay your service fee online. Register now.
  • Please see STAMP website for exam purchase fee
  • The proctoring fee is $15.00 and is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
  • You are REQUIRED to bring 4 items with you: your RegisterBlast receipt, your STAMP purchase receipt, your WKU student ID number, and a picture ID with you to your testing appointment.  You WILL NOT be allowed to test without all 4 of these items.
  • You will have 2 hours to complete the test.  Your scores will be available on Topnet in approximately 3-4 weeks.
  • Click here for parking & transportation information.
  • If you would like to register for the STAMP exam, please contact the testing center to request a date at testing-center@wku.edu

To take the STAMP exam through Avant's designated virtual remote proctoring service, please click on STAMP test from Avant  (select the language + Remote Proctoring option).  After you complete your payment, exam instructions will be sent to you via the email address you used to register. 

For remote testing, please note you must be able to meet these requirements:

  • You will need to have a web camera
  • You will need a smart phone either iOS or Android
  • You will need speakers and a microphone OR a headset with microphone
  • You will need photo ID when scheduling your test and again when you take the test
  • This is a timed test.
  • Short breaks are not allowed so properly prepare yourself