CASPer Admission Requirement

All applicants interested in the Four-Year BSc Nursing program, Two-Year Accelerated program or LPN to BScN at StFX are required to complete a CASPer Assessment prior to their respective application deadlines.

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.

Admissions Requirement:

• Applicants are required to complete a 90-minute online assessment (CASPer).
• Successful completion of CASPer is mandatory in order to maintain admission eligibility.
• CASPer can be attempted once during a StFX admission cycle.
• Applicants will require a StFX student number to register for the CASPer test. (Student numbers are assigned at the point of application to StFX)
• CASPer tests are also required for current StFX students who are applying to transfer to Nursing.  

Test Results:

• CASPer scores will be submitted directly to the institutions identified when registering for the test at takeCASPer.com.
• Approximately three weeks after the test is complete scores will be received by StFX, and will be used in combination with academic performance to determine admissibility to the program.
• CASPer scores are not released to applicants in an effort to protect the integrity of the test.
• CASPer test results are valid for one StFX admission cycle.
• Test results from previous years will not be considered.

Questions:

• Please direct any inquiries on the test to support@takecasper.com.

Test Dates & Registration

• CASPer test dates and times for the 2020-2021 academic year will be avilable soon at takeCASPer.com.
• Limited testing dates are available and are set by CASPer. 
• Applicants must register for the date they are available to take the assessment. 

Four-Year BScN Test Date Options

(Deadline to apply for Four-Year BScN is February 11, 2020)

• Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 6 p.m. AST
• Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 2 p.m. AST
• Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 6 p.m. AST
• Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 9 p.m. AST
• Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 6 p.m. AST
• Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 9 p.m. AST

Two-Year Accelerated Test Date Options

(Deadline to apply for Two-Year Accelerated is September 1, 2020)

• Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 6 p.m. AST
• Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 2 p.m. AST
• Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 6 p.m. AST
• Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 9 p.m. AST
• Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 6 p.m. AST
• Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 9 p.m. AST
• Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 2 p.m. AST
• Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 5 p.m AST
• Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 6 p.m. AST
• Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 9 p.m. AST

LPN to BScN Test Date Options

(Deadline to apply for LPN to BScN is February 23, 2020 at 4 p.m. AST)

• Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 6 p.m. AST
• Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 2 p.m. AST
• Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 6 p.m. AST
• Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 9 p.m. AST
• Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 6 p.m. AST
• Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 9 p.m. AST
• Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 2 p.m. AST
• Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 5 p.m AST

Please Note: Applicants who apply to any nursing program after the last determined CASPer date will not be considered for Nursing. Applications without CASPer scores will be deemed to be incomplete and will be processed for second choice ONLY.  

Registration:

• StFX applicants will need to create an account at takeCASPer.com. 
• To register for the CASPer test students will use their StFX Student ID and a government-issued photo ID.
• Applicants will receive their StFX ID# by email once a Nursing application has been submitted.

Test Fees

• CASPer fees are paid online at takeCASPer.com 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 - $10 (CAD) per school. 

For more information on CASPer fees please visit 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 takeCASPer.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 takeCASPer.com or email support@takecasper.com for more information.