Testing and Academic Services Center
The Testing & Academic Services Center administers a variety of tests, including placement tests for new students, College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests, Spanish and French placement tests, alternative delivery course tests, and proctored exams for students at other educational institutions. In cooperation with the College’s Corporate and Community Education division, the Center also serves as a testing site for local businesses administering WorkKeys exams. It also serves as a Pearson Vue Authorized Test Center that administers a variety of certification and licensing test requirements. Please note, appointments and a Photo ID are required to take any test/assessment. NO cell phones or other electronic equipment will be allowed in the testing/study areas.
For prospective students who live outside of DACC’s college district but wish to enroll in online courses offered by DACC, please contact the Testing Center for information on how to take the ACCUPLACER or ALEKS placement test at a proctored off-site location. Test scores are accepted from other institutions. Please have the institution send the scores to DACC to be evaluated by DACC staff for possible use.
If academic accommodations are needed for students with disabilities, please contact Disability Services at 217-443-8809 or the Testing Center at 217-443-8708.
The staff administers a variety of assessments/tests for DACC students and community members. Tests include:
- ACCUPLACER: Reading, Writeplacer, and Mathematics (A College Board assessment designed to evaluate students’ skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.)
- ALEKS (Math assessment and learning system)
- CLEP (College Level Examination Program) in which college level credit is given for successful completion of a test. $87 for test and $20 for non-student proctoring.
- CNA – Illinois Nurse Assistant/Aide Competency Exam (INACE)
- HiSET – alternative high school diploma credential
- Pearson VUE tests (includes Evaluation Systems, AHIMA, GED, and many more)
- Scantron (includes certification through various clients such as ACE, BOC, or AASP)
- Spanish Proficiency Exam
- TEAS Nursing Entrance Exam
- WorkKeys (Includes skill testing for employers and Paraprofessional/Teachers’ Aide Certification)
Testing Center Schedule
Appointments are required to take a test and a picture ID must be presented each time a student comes to test. Please call and make an appointment 2 days in advance of the day you want to test or schedule a test online at https://dacc.edu/testing-center. Enrolled students should have their Student ID number available when scheduling an appointment. Appointments should be made at least two (2) days in advance of desired test date.
Normal Business Hours for the Testing & Academic Services Center:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
**Additional schedules are made for mid-term week and finals week. Please consult the Testing Center webpages at the link noted above for up-to-date information each semester.
For more information about the Testing & Academic Services Center (Cannon Hall, Room 103), to learn about all the various tests administered.