Admissions

 

TRCC Testing Center

PLEASE NOTE: All testing is done by appointment only. Please call 860-885-2318 to schedule an appointment.

Placement Test (ACCUPLACER®)

  • All new first-time students are required to complete an assessment of basic skills in mathematics, reading, and writing.
  • These untimed computerized Accuplacer placement tests are designed to help students gain information about their readiness for college-level course work.
  • With the assistance of an academic advisor, students are able to use this information to make decisions about course selections and long-term educational plans.
  • Sample questions can be found at: CollegeBoard sample questions
  • Free Accuplacer practice tests can also be found at: Accuplacer Practice
  • Free English and Language preparation OWL
  • Free Math preparation Math

    • Waiver of Placement Testing

  • Students may request an English placement test waiver by submitting the following evidence to the Admissions Office:

      • SAT Critical Reading Score of 450 or higher

      OR

      • SAT Writing Score of 450 or higher

      OR

      • ACT English test score of 21 or higher

      OR

      • ACT English and ACT Reading combined score of 47 or higher

      OR

      • College-level credits in English with a grade of "C" or higher

    Students may request a Math placement test waiver by submitting the following evidence to the Admissions Office:

      • SAT Math Score of 500 or higher

      OR

      • ACT Math Score of 18 or higher

      OR

      • College-level credits in math with a grade of "C" or higher

    Testing for Students Who Need Special Accommodations

  • Students who need special accommodations and their instructors may decide to use the TRCC testing center.
        o The Testing Center provides students and faculty with a quiet testing environment.
  • Students must call 885-2318 to make an appointment.
  • Please contact student development if you have questions about accommodations.
        o Faculty Accommodations Testing Request Form
        o Student Test Procedures   

    • Make-up Exams

  • The Center provides a free make-up exam service for TRCC students in both traditional and online courses.
  • The decision to allow make-up exams is at the discretion of the instructor.
  • Students must call 885-2318 to make an appointment.
        o Faculty Make-up Test Request Form
        o Student Test Procedures

    • Credit by Exam

    CLEP (College-Level Examination Program)
        o Earn college-level credits for previously learned knowledge.

    DSST (Subject Standardized Tests)
        o Earn college-level credits for previously learned knowledge.

    TEAS Test

    The TEAS test was developed to measure basic essential skills in the academic content area domains of Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English and Language Usage. These entry level skills were deemed important for nursing program applicants by a panel of nursing program curriculum experts. The TEAS test is a requirement for admission into the Nursing Program.

    Additional Test Center Arrangements

  • The TRCC Testing Center also serves as a testing center for students taking distance learning (online) courses at other schools.
  • The TRCC Testing Center may also meet the requirements of the home institution to serve as a test-proctoring facility for others as well (i.e. licensing board exams, entrance exams, etc).

    • Please contact Cathy Lewis at 885-2312 regarding test center arrangements.
    The TRCC Testing Center is located in room A117.

    TESTERS: Please limit the use of cologne and perfume while in the testing room or you will be asked to re-schedule your test.