Testing Information
 
Assessment Information for Students:

English and math assessments are mandatory at Tri-C and determine the courses for which a student may register.

• Students must complete the admission process to the College before taking the assessment tests.
• Students are required to complete one to two hours of test preparation and turn in completed sample test questions before taking the placement tests at an Assessment Center. 
• Placement preparation materials are available at Placement Test Preparation Guides.pdf
• Assessment tests are administered on computer and are not timed. Students may use the online calculator for the math assessment.
• Students should take assessment results to counseling appointments and/or orientation sessions.
• Students may use qualifying ACT scores instead of taking the COMPASS math and English placement tests. Please contact your Testing and Assessment Center for information.
   

• On-campus course exams are not proctored on Saturdays.
• Only exams for eLearning courses and Access students are proctored during Final Exam week.
• The Testing Center will proctor on-campus course exams during Final Exam week only with academic Associate Dean’s approval.
• All testing is on a walk-in basis; no appointment is necessary

Testing Information for Students:

• All tests are administered on a walk-in basis. No appointment is necessary, but plan adequate time to complete an exam.
• Students must present photo identification for all testing services. Tri-C photo ID is preferred.
• Students must provide faculty name, course name and number, and test number.
• All course exams are administered precisely according to faculty instructions.
• Students must turn off all electronic devices while in the Testing Center. No food or drink is permitted.
• Children are not permitted in the Testing center. Please make arrangements for child care.

Testing Information for Faculty:

• Assessment, Make-up, and eLearning course tests are administered on a walk-in basis during testing hours at East, Metro, and West campuses.   
• The Testing Center administers exams to individual students. The center is not able to accommodate entire classes.
• All course exams are administered precisely according to faculty instructions. Please complete the applicable exam proctoring form which is available in each campus Testing Center.
• When testing, students must present photo identification (Tri-C photo ID preferred) and must provide faculty name, course number, and test name and/or number.
• To provide secure and efficient test administration, please label exams with your first and last name, course number, and test name and/or number. Color-coded tests are suggested.
• The Testing Center accepts exams from faculty in person or sent through College mail. Tracked mail service is suggested. No email or faxes, please. The Testing Center does not mail or fax completed exams to faculty.
• Instructors provide all testing materials, including answer sheets.
• The Testing Center does not distribute or collect assignments or other materials.
• Students must turn off all electronic devices while in the Testing Center. No food or drink is permitted.
• Children are not permitted in the Testing center.