ENTRANCE ASSESSMENT
Helping you succeed
from the start
Before you begin registration and training at MTECH, most programs require the completion of the entrance assessment. This helps ensure you’re placed in the right program and have the foundational skills to succeed.
Whether you’re fresh from high school or returning to education, our assessment process is designed to be supportive, straightforward, and stress-free.
WHO NEEDS TO TAKE THE ENTRANCE ASSESSMENT?
You may need to take the entrance assessment if:
- Your chosen program requires it
- You don’t have the qualifying documentation to waive the exam
- You are unsure of your skill level and want to check your readiness
Check the admission requirements below for additional information.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Format: Multiple-choice, untimed
Location: Offered at the Lehi, Provo, and Payson Campuses
Length: Plan on about 2 hours
Cost: Free!
We provide all necessary materials – just bring a photo ID.
HOW TO SCHEDULE
No scheduling necessary! Come in during our business hours to take the exam.
Please note that the entrance assessment must be started at least 1 hour before closing.
Admission Requirements
Hours and Locations
Lehi Campus
2301 W Ashton Blvd.
Lehi, UT 84048
Building A, Room 107
Monday - Thursday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday:
Closed
Payson Campus
933 S 1953 W
Payson, UT 84651
Room 108
Monday - Thursday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday:
Closed
Provo Campus
125 N 100 W
Provo, UT 84601
Room 105
Monday - Thursday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday:
Closed
The Entrance Assessment must be started at least 1 hour before closing.
Closure Dates
July 4, 2025 – Independence Day
July 24, 2025 – Pioneer Day
August 1, 2025 – Employee Training
September 1, 2025 – Labor Day
November 7, 2025 – Employee Training
November 27 – 28, 2025 – Thanksgiving Break
December 24, 2025 – January 1, 2026 – Holiday Break
January 19, 2026 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 16, 2026 – President’s Day
April 10, 2026 – Spring Break
May 25, 2026 – Memorial Day
June 15, 2026 – Juneteenth
For additional closure dates, please refer to the Student Calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
At the start, there isn’t a study guide to use. If you don’t pass after your first attempt, the testing software will auto-populate a study guide for you.
You can take the assessment as many times as you need. However, there is a time delay between when you can take the exam again. A proctor will explain how long you’ll need to wait between each attempt at the test center.
Yes, all entrance assessments need to be taken at one of MTECH’s Testing Centers. Currently, there aren’t any options to test remotely.
If you are out of state, please reach out to us at testcenter@mtec.edu to discuss additional options.
Need additional information?
Testing Center
801-753-4110
testcenter@mtec.edu