Placement Testing

Location & Hours

Testing Services has locations in Kankakee and Iroquois counties. Before visiting a testing location, check KCC’s website for campus closings. Testing center hours are subject to change.

Riverfront Campus, Testing Center

Room D218, second floor of the Workforce Development Center — near the Student Affairs Department.

Current Hours:

Walk-ins are accepted 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Monday - Friday (KCC is closed most Fridays in May, June & July).
Testing by appointment only is 2 - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday. Appointments must be made at least one business day in advance.
Email testingcenter@kcc.edu or call 815-802-8530 to schedule an appointment.

Riverfront Campus, Specialized Testing Center

Room D217, 2nd floor of Workforce Development Center. Please see the Community Testing Center page on how to schedule your exam.

South Extension Center

The South Extension Center offers ACCUPLACER, ALEKS, make-up exams, and Constitution testing (for GED) during advising hours.
Please call 815-802-8720 for more information.

Placement Testing FAQ

Do I need an appointment?

Walk-ins are accepted 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Monday - Friday.
Testing by appointment only is 2-4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Appointments must be made at least one business day in advance.

Email testingcenter@kcc.edu or call 815-802-8530 to schedule an appointment. You must meet with an academic advisor prior to testing. If you are taking the ALEKS math test, you must also complete a pre-test through the (my.kcc.edu) portal 24 hours in advance.

May I take the exam multiple times?

Yes. To take the exam more than once, you may need permission from KCC faculty or staff, and there may be a small re-test fee. You may retake ACCUPLACER Next Gen once prior to beginning coursework. You need to wait one week between your first and second attempt. There is a $10 retest fee payable on the day you retake the exam. For ALEKS Math placement exams, follow the steps on the ALEKS retest information sheet.

Do you offer remote testing for other colleges/universities?

Yes. Please call 815-802-8530 or email testingcenter@kcc.edu to arrange remote testing.

What is not allowed in the Testing Center?

Food and drink are not allowed. Students may not bring in any guests, including children. Hats and hoods must be removed, and all electronic devices must be put away and turned off. 

Do you offer correspondence testing, specialized testing, or workplace testing?

Yes. The Testing Center oversees makeup (KCC classes), correspondence (testing for other colleges and universities), and specialized workplace testing. You can learn more about the exams the Testing Center offers by visiting the Community Testing Center page or by contacting your test provider.

Can I request test accommodations for a disability?

Yes. Testing Services coordinates testing accommodations with the Office of Disability Services. For more information on accommodations, visit the Disability Services Office. The TTY number is 711.

English Placement Exam (ACCUPLACER)

The ACCUPLACER Next Generation placement test is how you demonstrate your readiness for college writing and reading classes. Your scores will determine your starting level in KCC courses.

ACCUPLACER is a proctored, untimed, computer exam offered at our Riverfront and South Extension Center campuses. Scores are available immediately after completion of the entire test. Tests must be completed or paused by the Testing Center’s closing. See the Testing Center hours for more information.

To take the ACCUPLACER exam, you must:

• Apply online.
• Meet with an academic advisor. You may schedule an advisor appointment by calling 815-802-8500 for the main campus and 815-802-8780 for South Extension Center. Walk-ins are available.
• On the date of your exam, bring a photo ID.

The exam is free for the first sitting. You may take the test multiple times with permission from KCC faculty/staff and a small fee.

Remote testing is available by appointment for those planning on attending other institutions. Call 815-802-8530 or email testingcenter@kcc.edu to arrange your remote test.

Math Placement Exam (ALEKS)

The ALEKS math placement test is how you demonstrate your readiness for college math classes. Your scores will determine your starting level in KCC courses.

ALEKS is a proctored, untimed, computer exam offered at our main and South Extension Center campuses. Scores are available immediately after completion of the entire test. Tests must be completed or paused by the Testing Center’s closing. See the Testing Center hours for more information.

To take the ALEKS exam, you must:

• Apply online.
• Meet with an academic advisor. You may schedule an advisor appointment by calling 815-802-8500 for the main campus and 815-802-8780 for South Extension Center. Walk-ins are available.
• Take the required pre-test at least 24 hours prior to your appointment. You can find the pre-test by logging into MyKCC under Bookmarks and Links. Follow the instructions and select the correct cohort based on when you plan on entering KCC.
• On the date of your exam, bring a photo ID.

The exam is free for the first sitting. You may take the test multiple times with permission from KCC faculty/staff after completing the required additional practice time.

Remote testing is available by appointment for those planning on attending other institutions. Call 815-802-8530 or email testingcenter@kcc.edu to arrange your remote test.

KCC encourages all testers to take their placement exams seriously and prepare beforehand for their exam. These additional outside resources serve as study guides for testing.

Please note: A photo ID is required to take exams.

The Location and Hours tab has Testing Center locations, hours, and information on how to make an appointment. Please allow enough time to complete exams before the Testing Center closes. Allow one hour for ACCUPLACER and one hour for ALEKS. 

ACCUPLACER:

• ACCUPLACER Study App (FREE) Please make sure to select Accuplacer Next Generation-Reading Placement.
• Next Generation Sample Questions - Reading (PDF)
• Purdue online writing lab (OWL)
• March to Success

You may retake ACCUPLACER Next Gen once prior to beginning coursework. You need to wait one week between your first and second attempt. The $10 retest fee is payable on the day you retake the exam. 

ALEKS:

The ALEKS math exam requires an unproctored pre-test (can be done at home or on-campus). After the pre-test is complete, ALEKS additionally offers free study guides and practice questions to help boost your score. If you are taking ALEKS more than once, you may be required to spend additional time within ALEKS practice modules before retaking the exam.

A KCC application must be submitted in order to gain access to the ALEKS pre-test and practice module. You will use your student ID and password to login.

To prepare for the ALEKS math placement test:

1. Go to MyKCC – https://my.kcc.edu.
2. Use your KCC User ID/password to login. They are created within one business day after your application is submitted.
3. In MyKCC, under the Bookmarks and Links tab, select ALEKS - Math Placement.
4. Review and agree to the terms of use.
5. Click “Continue” as needed.
6. Click “2024 Students, Year 2024”
7. There is a short survey and tools tutorial before the required practice test. You must complete the practice ALEKS test at least 24 hours before the official, proctored exam in KCC’s Testing Center.

Before taking the ALEKS exam, you can practice in KCC’s ALEKS Lab, Room L347 on the Riverfront Campus. No appointment needed. The lab is unavailable when in use for class.

 For ALEKS retesting and lab information, see here.

• Placement Score Release Form
• Make-up Testing Request Form