​​AVANT STAMP 4S Exam​

• Letter grades A and B take precedence over credit-by-exam. 

• Credit-by-Exam will automatically replace letter grades D and F. If a letter grade of C is listed on the transcript for a course in which credit-by-exam is also applicable, the C will take precedence over the credit-by-exam. Students will have the option to request credit (via credit-by-exam) in lieu of letter grade C. Students will initiate the change with the respective academic department and Admissions to finalize the change. Although credit-by-exam replaces letter grades C, D, and F, it does not remove the letter grade from the transcript. 

• Specific course prefixes, numbers, and credit hours will be awarded for acceptable scores but no grades will be awarded. 

• In-Person Option: Click here for available test dates and times.  

• Remote Option: Currently, the Testing Center does not offer a remote option for Avant exams.  

• Report time: Report to the testing site at least 15-30 minutes before your scheduled testing time. 

• Exam length: 3 hours 

• $50.00 (payable to the Testing Center) 

• $39.90 - $49.90 (payable to Avant, Inc.) 

• The Department of World Language and Culture currently covers the Testing Center and Avant fees for WOLC students (subject to change). 

• All fees are non-refundable. 

• Valid government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, passport, state-issued ID, military ID, etc.) 

• Valid secondary ID - SHSU student ID 

• Reading and Listening scores are available immediately.  

• Writing and Speaking scores are typically available from 7 to 10 business days after test completion. During busy testing times (March-June), scoring may take longer. 

• Official score reports are sent to the Admissions Office for processing within 7-10 business days. 

• Students can request a copy of their score report directly from the Testing Center. 

Avant exams = 90 days 

• Review Avant Testing Accommodations. 

• The Testing Center must receive documentation of your accommodation at least two weeks in advance of your scheduled test date. 

• Additional documentation may be required by SHSU Services for Students with Disabilities Office. 
  • Email: disability@shsu.edu 
  • Phone: (936) 294-3512 
  • Campus Location: Lee Drain Annex 

Test Taker Guide   

• Website: www.avantassessment.com  

• Contact FORM 

• Phone: 1-888-731-7887 

• Website: shsu.edu/testing 

• Email test.ctr@shsu.edu 

• Phone: Call (936) 294-1025 

• Campus Location: Academic Building IV, Room 102 

• Mailing address: Box 2240, Huntsville, Texas 77341-2240