CASPer Admission Requirement

All applicants interested in admission to a Nursing program at StFX are required to complete a CASPer Assessment. This must be completed by the deadline for the program that they are applying for.

This test is an online screening tool designed to evaluate the student’s personal and professional characteristics. The test is mandatory for all students who wish to be considered for Nursing. Knowing that academic knowledge is not always the best indicator of a superior applicant, CASPer allows our admissions team to gain a better understanding of each applicant, beyond cognitive measures. CASPer assesses non-cognitive skills and interpersonal characteristics.

Please note, we do not accept the CASPer Snapshot.

CASPer Test Date Options

• November 4, 2021 at 8 p.m. EST (9 p.m. AST)
• December 2, 2021 at 8 p.m. EST (9 p.m. AST)
• January 13, 2022 at 5 p.m. EST (6 p.m. AST)
• February 1, 2022 at 5 p.m. EST (6 p.m. AST)
• February 1, 2022 at 8 p.m. EST (9 p.m. AST)
  • Last CASPer test to be eligible for LPN to BScN
• March 1, 2022 at 8 p.m. EST (9 p.m. AST)
  • Last CASPer test to be eligible for 4 Year Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• April 5, 2022 at 5 p.m. EST (6 p.m. AST)
  • Last CASPer test to be eligible for 2 Year Accelerated

Please Note: Applications without CASPer scores will be deemed to be incomplete. 

Registration:

• StFX applicants will need to create an account at takealtus.com
• To register for the CASPer test students will use their StFX student number and a government-issued photo ID.
• Applicants will receive their StFX student number by email once a Nursing application has been submitted. Students may wish to register for CASPer before applying for admission, students can use a placeholder number as instructed on the CASPer registration page.
• CASPer test results are valid for one StFX admission cycle.

Test Fees

• CASPer fees are paid online at the time the test is booked.
• The cost to take the CASPer assessment is $40 (CAD)
• A fee to distribute your results to the institutions you select - $12 (CAD) per school. 

For more information on CASPer please visit takealtus.com or direct any inquiries on the test to support@takecasper.com.

Test Structure

• The CASPer test comprises 12 sections of video and written scenarios. Following each scenario, you will be required to answer a set of probing questions under a strict time limit.
• No studying is required for CASPer, although you may want to familiarize yourself with the test structure at takealtus.com.

Technical Requirements

CASPer test takers are responsible for securing access to a computer on the selected test date with the following:

1. Audio capabilities
2. Webcam
3. Reliable internet connection

Please note that CASPer's policy states no exceptions will be provided for applicants unable to take CASPer online due to being located at sites where internet is not reliable due to technical or political factors. Tests cannot be rescheduled once the content has been viewed.

Accommodations

Applicants should be aware that requests can be made if an accommodation is required for the assessment. A formal request and supporting documentation must be provided at least three weeks in advance of the applicant taking the test, in order to allow sufficient time for document review and a decision on appropriate accommodation.

Please visit takealtus.com or email support@takealtus.com for more information.