Testing Resources Centers

Testing Resources CentersThe Testing Resources Centers provide a variety of testing services to assist students as they pursue their academic goals.

Tests Administered

  • CCC Placement Tests​ – to evaluate incoming students’ skill levels in math, reading, and writing
  • Language Placement Test​ – for students taking their first world language course at City Colleges
  • College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Exams
    • ​CLEP Foreign Language Exam – students may earn credit by successfully completing a CLEP proficiency exam (Spanish and French languages)
    • CLEP General Exam – students may earn credit by successfully completing proficiency exams; 33 exams in 5 subject areas are offered
  • Official GED Examination – Official test for adults interested in obtaining their High School equivalency diploma.
  • American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) test – students may earn credit by successfully completing an ACTFL proficiency exam (Italian, Arabic, Polish, Chinese, and Japanese languages)
  • HESI nursing examination
  • Illinois nurse aide testing – for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) students
  • ATI TEAS (nursing)
  • Ability to Benefit (ATB) – testing for financial aid applicants with no high school diploma
  • Foundational studies exit testing
  • CASAS etests – for adult education students
  • Proctored exams in collaboration with other colleges/universities (seating fee applicable)
  • Proctored Assessments approved by Faculty and the Testing Center. 
NOTE: Not all exams listed above are offered at every campus. Check with your Testing Resources Center for more information.        
         

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Test Accommodations for students with disabilities are given in a manner consistent with the applicable requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. This includes offering and administering the test in a time, place and manner that is accessible, including the provision of appropriate modifications and auxiliary aids and services.        
         
Examples of appropriate modifications and auxiliary aids and services include a change in the length of time of examination for individuals with learning disabilities and Braille or large print examinations and answer sheets or qualified readers for individuals with visual impairments.        
         
Accommodations must be approved by the Access Center prior to test administration.        
         

Testing Resources Centers

Hours and last-seating times are subject to change. Students should contact the Testing Center via email to confirm availability before visiting.
Last seating indicates the latest time a student may begin an assessment, not the Testing Center’s closing time.
Friday testing at Olive-Harvey College is available by appointment only.
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Campus and Address Hours of Operation Last Seating Email Address
Harold Washington College
30 E. Lake Street
Chicago, IL 60601		 Monday–Thursday: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.		 Monday–Thursday: 1:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m.		 hwc-testing@ccc.edu
Harry S Truman College
1145 W. Wilson Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640		 Monday–Thursday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.		 Monday–Thursday: 2:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m.		 TRC-Testing@ccc.edu
Kennedy-King College
6301 S. Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60621		 Monday–Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.		 Monday–Wednesday: 2:00 p.m.
Thursday: 3:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m.		 kktesting@ccc.edu
Malcolm X College
1900 W. Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60612		 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Office closes at 5:00 p.m.		 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 2:00 p.m. MXtesting@ccc.edu
Olive-Harvey College
10001 S. Woodlawn Avenue
Chicago, IL 60628		 Monday: 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., appointment only		 Monday: 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 3:00 p.m.
Thursday: 2:00 p.m.
Friday: appointment only. Contact OHC		 OHC-TestingCenter@ccc.edu
Richard J. Daley College
7500 S. Pulaski Road
Chicago, IL 60652		 Monday and Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00–11:00 a.m.		 Monday and Wednesday: 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday: 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m.		 DATesting@ccc.edu
Wilbur Wright College
4300 N. Narragansett Avenue
Chicago, IL 60634		 Monday–Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.		 Monday–Wednesday: 2:00 p.m.
Thursday: 3:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m.		 wwc-testing@ccc.edu

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