Testing Center
The Testing Center supports the mission of the college by providing quality academic and professional assessment services for applicants, students, and the community in a welcoming, quiet, accessible, and secure environment.
The Testing Center, located in the Advanced Technologies Building, Room 106, provides proctoring services for students enrolled in seated and online classes.
Accommodations Testing
The Testing Center provides accommodations for testing candidates that have special needs or conditions that require attention. Accommodation testing services are based on documented disabilities approved by RCC’s Accessibility Counselor located in the Whitcomb Student Center.
Placement and Entrance Exams
Students must complete the admissions process and meet with an Admissions Counselor prior to placement and entrance exam testing. These exams are scheduled by appointment only.
- College and Career Readiness (CCR) Testing includes the weekly administration of the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) online assessments.
- Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS) reading tests are administered to students enrolling in the Basic Law Enforcement (BLET) Program. The reading and math test are administered to students enrolling in the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program.
- Pearson VUE Testing Professional licensure and certification exams such as Pharmacy Technician, CISCO, Microsoft, and Comp TIA are offered in the authorized Pearson VUE Testing area within the Testing Center.
- Accuplacer placement tests are computer-based assessments administered to determine a student’s current knowledge and level of proficiency in English and math.
- Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) and Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam (NACE) tests are administered to students applying to the Nursing Programs.
Non-RCC Student Testing
The Testing Center offers proctoring services to students enrolled at other colleges and universities. Proctored tests are scheduled by appointment only. A $20.00 proctoring fee per test is payable in cash prior to the test being administered. Students within the North Carolina Community College System will not be charged a fee. The proctoring fee will also be waived for Rockingham Community College faculty and staff.