The Testing Center provides placement tests, career planning tests, proctoring services and the administration of standardized tests.

The Testing Center is open at least 24 hours a week during most of the year. Walk-in placement testing is available for new students who have not previously taken the placement test and who have not yet taken certain courses and students who have been approved for re-testing. Walk-in testing is also available for students taking make-up tests. Other tests need to be scheduled in advance.

When calling to schedule testing, students are advised to confirm testing time and location. Some tests require students to arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before testing begins.

Photo identification required. Test dates and fees vary.

Tests offered through the Testing Center:

• COMPASS — placement test (computer-adaptive)
• Career Assessment Inventory — profile of interests compared to various occupations
• Myers-Briggs Type Indicator — profile of personality style, includes occupations that may interest persons with various personal styles
• American College Testing (ACT) — national achievement test required for admission to many colleges and universities
• Nurse Aid Training Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP )
• U.S. and Illinois Constitution tests
• General Educational Development exam — high school equivalency exam - For GED Testing dates, click on "GED Test Schedules" link above, by appointment only 802-8530
• Make-up tests
• Correspondence and online tests - by appointment only 802-8530 - $12/hour fee
• Special accommodations for persons with documented disabilities can be made by contacting Sherry Kinzler at 802-8632

Testing Center hours for make-up testing and COMPASS:

Fall 2008 hours:

• Monday – 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Tuesday and Wednesday – 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Thursday – 3:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• Fridays – 9 a.m. - noon

Testing Center is closed on the following dates:

Sept. 1 (Labor Day), Nov. 10, Nov. 27 and 28 (Thanksgiving),
Dec. 24 to Dec. 31 (Winter Break)

EXTENDED HOURS: 
Mid-Term week:  Oct. 13-16:  9 AM - 8 PM

Office hours:
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

Phone numbers:

For questions on tests offered at KCC or to schedule most tests — (815) 802-8530
To schedule COMPASS if needed — (815) 802-8500

Staff:

Julia Waskosky
Dean, Learning Services
(815) 802-8452
jwaskosky@kcc.edu

Gisel Waide
Specialist, Testing Center
(815) 802-8530
gwaide@kcc.edu