ACT On-Campus (ACT Residual)

The ACT On-Campus (ACT Residual) is a college admissions examination. Scores are reported to MTSU only. Check with MTSU MTOneStop or MTSU Admission’s Office for eligibility for any academic scholarships. Test takers must register and have acceptable photo ID (valid driver’s license).

• ACT Prep
• Kaplan Prep Courses

ACT On Campus/Residual vs ACT National 

The ACT On Campus/Residual and the ACT National are not the same test.  Here is a comparison of the two:

ACT On Campus/Residual	ACT National
Register and pay on MTSU Testing Services website	Register and pay on ACT’s website
Cannot write in test books, scratch paper is provided	Able to write in test books
Scores are available usually in a week	Scores are available usually in 4 weeks
Scores stay at MTSU, cannot transfer scores to other colleges	Scores are available to any college
Test takers pick up scores on campus	Scores are sent to test taker and college(s)

Visitors (Parking Passes)

All visitors are requested to contact Parking and Transportation Services office at  205 City View Drive, or go online, create a guest account, and print a visitor pass.

Please see parking notices for the latest changes in parking on campus. All legal parking areas are designated by signs, painted stripes, or other marks. Be sure to check the posted signs BEFORE you park your automobile. If it isn’t marked, don’t park!  For parking questions, visit Parking Services’ website.

Test Dates

• Tuesday, December 3, 2024
• Tuesday, December 10, 2024
• Tuesday, January 7, 2025
• Tuesday, January 14, 2025
• Tuesday February 11, 2025
• Tuesday March 4, 2025
• Tuesday April 8, 2025
• Tuesday May 5, 2025
• Tuesday June 3, 2025

To Register (required)

• Online:
  www.registerblast.com/mtsu 
• In person:
  Keathley University Center, Room 107, Suite 111
  
• By mail: testing@mtsu.edu

A basic four function calculator may be used on the ACT Residual.

The exam starts at 8:00 A.M. and usually ends approximately 12:00 noon. Scores are normally reported to the Admissions office within one week of testing. 

Please note that you are required to wait sixty (60) days to retake this test.

Information regarding the ACT National is available by calling ACT at 319-337-1270 or visiting www.actstudent.org.