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, administering a variety of certification and licensing test requirements. Please note that appointments and a Photo ID are required to take any test or assessment. NO cell phones or other electronic equipment will be allowed in the testing and 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 from other institutions are accepted. Please have the institution send the scores to DACC so that DACC staff can evaluate them for possible use.
If you require academic accommodations as a student with disabilities, please reach out to Disability Services at 217-443-8809 or the Testing Center at 217-443-8708.
The staff administers a variety of assessments and 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. The fee is $87 for each 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)
- Meazure Learning
- Foreign Language Proficiency Exams
- TEAS Nursing Entrance Exam
- WorkKeys (Includes skill testing for employers and Paraprofessional/Teachers’ Aide Certification)
Testing Center Schedule
Students must schedule an appointment to take a test and present a valid photo ID each time they come to take the test. Please call and make an appointment 24 hours 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. Students should schedule their appointments at least 24 hours in advance of the desired test date.
Regular Business Hours for the Testing & Academic Services Center:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
The Testing Center creates additional schedules for mid-term and finals weeks. Please check the Testing Center web pages for the latest information each semester.
Visit the Testing & Academic Services Center located in Cannon Hall, Room 103, to learn about all the various tests administered.