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Academic Advising

Academic Advising Department
Watson School of Education
UNC Wilmington
601 South College Road Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 962-4142
education@uncw.edu

Praxis Information

All students seeking admission into the Watson School of Education Teacher Education Programs are required to take and pass all three sections of PRAXIS I, unless SAT or ACT scores allow exemption. Students must request that PRAXIS I scores be sent to UNCW, even if the test is taken at the UNCW Testing Center.

Read this document completely. It is your responsibility to be prepared for the test.

Praxis I Workshop - Rescheduled math review session - Saturday, February 20, 2010, from 8:30 - 10:30 AM. *** This session has been rescheduled due to the cancelation of original January 30 math workshop.***Only those who previously registered may attend.

Helpful Information

SAT or ACT Score Exemption Policy

Helpful Information about Praxis 1


Computer Based Testing

Paper-Based Testing

Offered multiple times a year- test dates are provided on the ETS website: www.ets.org/praxis1

Tips & Recommendations

Test-Day Tips

Study Resources & Workshops

  1. Workshops - if funding is available: The Watson School offers PRAXIS I workshops approximately three times per calendar year.
  2. Learning Express (Skills Improvements & Practice Tests) - Go to http://library.uncwil.edu click on “Databases & Articles”, once there, Click L, then Learning Express Library. Click on “New User”, create a username and password. Your first login needs to be done on UNCW campus. Under “Learning Centers” select level and “Skills Improvement courses” in the subjects you need review. For Practice Tests, type “Praxis 1” in the search box. There are two full length Praxis 1 practice tests.
  3. ETS Praxis Website: www.ets.org/praxis
  4. Study Guides/Practice Books: Available in the UNCW bookstore, websites (such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble), and through the UNCW Library Reserves Area.
  5. The University Learning Center - Tutoring is available by appointment or by drop- in for the following areas:  Reading, Writing, and Math. For Further information, call the University Learning Center: 962-7857 or visit our website: www.uncw.edu/uls.

Contact Information

UNCW Testing Center: (All PRAXIS I Registration and test-oriented questions)
The PRAXIS I tests may be taken on the UNCW campus in Westside Hall. Testing is scheduled by appointment by the Campus Testing Center.  For registration or questions, please call the testing center at 910-962-7444.

Be sure to code UNCW as a score recipient