Tests Administered at College of DuPage
The Testing Center at College of DuPage administers a variety of tests to advance your education. Most exams are available at all testing locations. Some exams are available on a walk-in basis, while others require an appointment. A photo ID is required for all testing.
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Addictions counselor certifications are offered at College of DuPage through the Illinois Certification Board (ICB). ICB is a private, non-profit organization that promotes standards for professionals in the addictions field. ICB offers several certifications through the Testing Center at College of DuPage including:
- CADC - Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
- CAAP - Associate Addictions Professional
- CRSS - Recovery Support Specialist
- CFPP - Family Partnership Professional
For more information on how to apply to test for these exams, visit the Illinois Certification Board.
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
If you are interested in more information on preparing for the Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), contact Human Services.
The Human Services program at College of DuPage is dedicated to providing quality instruction and in-depth clinical training for individuals interested in serving and assisting people in the areas of Addictions, Applied Gerontology, Corrections, Developmental Disabilities, Domestic/Family Violence, Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Residential Child Care. All programs are approved by the Council on Standards in Human Services education.
In addition to certificate or degree options, many working professionals choose to complete Human Services coursework at COD for Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
The math and geometry placement exams are used to measure your mathematical skills to determine your proper course placement. Most math and geometry courses at COD have a prerequisite. These prerequisites may be met using prior coursework at COD or another college or a qualifying score on the ALEKS Math Placement Test.
Career inventories are effective tools used for educational and career exploration. Based on self-reports, career inventories can provide insight on how individuals function using an unbiased, factual representation. All career inventory referrals and interpretations are part of the Career Counseling process.
College of DuPage offers the following used assessments:
- The Strong Interest Inventory provides a comparison of a person's interests with the interests of those employed in a variety of occupational settings. This information can help identify general areas of career interest, work activities, and specific occupations to further explore.
- The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality assessment. This tool provides insight into four personality aspects, which lead to a preferred personality style. Interpretation and synthesis of this information leads to an increased awareness of the relation of personality style to career fields.
- The Self-Directed Search is an interest inventory that classifies individual responses into six basic interest environments. It explores occupations and fields of study related to the individual's interest code. Be aware that there are various fees associated with each of these career assessment inventories. If you are interested in exploring the options of career assessment call (630) 942-2259 to schedule an appointment. You can also visit Career Counseling for more information.
Career Exploration Workshops
Career exploration workshops offer direction on life and career planning. They can provide valuable information for those seeking help with career decision-making. This workshop is offered on a limited basis throughout the year and covers various career development topics.
Workshop time includes the explanation of career inventory results, along with guidance to integrate personal traits with career information. Discussions may also incorporate work-related values and skills to increase awareness of personal strengths. There is a fee charged for those workshops using career assessment inventories. To sign up for a workshop, register online and select Career Exploration Workshops.
Certiport is dedicated to helping people succeed through certification. Certiport's globally recognized credentials are aimed at enhancing individual productivity, marketability and value. College of DuPage offers Microsoft Office Specialist and Intuit QuickBooks Certiport testing within a variety of Account, Computer and Information Science and Office Technology classes. College of DuPage also offers Microsoft Office Specialist and Intuit QuickBooks Certiport testing to the community at a discounted rate. Certiport accounts must be made in order to sit for this exam. Register through the Certiport before you register for an exam.
Classroom make-up testing service is provided for individual students registered at College of DuPage who are unable to take their tests in the classroom because of special circumstances such as illness or emergencies. Make-up testing is administered during normal Testing Center hours. All Testing Center policies apply to students taking make-up tests.
Main Campus Testing Center Policies
Academic testing offers two methods of classroom make-up test submittal. Tests may be dropped off and picked up by the instructor or the instructor may submit tests online through the Employee Portal.
Off-Campus Testing Policies and Guidelines
Faculty at off-campus locations who intend to use this service may drop-off and pick up tests according to the off-campus polices and guidelines:
Policies
- Exams are collected ten minutes before closing.
- The Off-Campus Testing and Academic Support Centers cannot collect/distribute homework.
- The Off-Campus Testing and Academic Support Centers cannot guarantee time limits.
- Exams cannot be accepted via interoffice mail.
Guidelines
- Fill in the Make-up Exam Information Form completely.
- Log exams in the Make-Up Exam Log Book.
- Attach the form to the exam(s). If special accommodations are needed, please contact the Testing and Academic Support Centers.
- Each exam & Scantron (if needed) should be clearly marked. Include:
- Course name and number (example: Psychology 1101)
- Exam number (example: Exam #3)
- Instructor’s name
- Student’s name
- Sign out completed exams in the Make-Up Exam Log Book.
College of DuPage is a national test site and offers all 33 College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams for students and community members. For COD students, view the list of CLEP exams accepted for credit at College of DuPage. Students wishing to transfer the CLEP credit to other institutions need to refer to each school's CLEP policy for accepted credits. For more information about CLEP tests, visit https://clep.collegeboard.org/.
CLEP exams are administered by appointment. Registration is a two part process completed online.
- Visit the CLEP College Board to create an account and pay for your CLEP test. You must bring your CLEP registration ticket on the day of your exam.
- Schedule your CLEP exam at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn.
Read the following information before registering:
- There is a $30 administration fee due at the time of registration which is non-refundable.
- If you need to reschedule, call (630) 942-2401. There is a $15 rescheduling fee that will be charged at the time of the request.
- On the day of your exam, one form of government-issued photo ID from the following list must be presented which includes your driver's license, state identification, signed passport or military identification.
For questions about acceptable IDs, call the Testing Center at (630) 942-2401.
CLEP tests are free to members of the military. Visit CLEP for more information.
Credit by Proficiency offers an opportunity to gain credit for knowledge you have acquired in an occupation or educational environment outside of college, or through other life experience, related to specific College of DuPage courses. Through this process, students who demonstrate knowledge needed to complete a COD course can gain college credit without taking the course. Faculty and administrators in each academic division determine if a specific course lends itself to this method of gaining credit and the means by which you must demonstrate your knowledge.
Proficiency exams are available in the Testing Center for the courses listed below and can be taken to gain credit. The fee is $75 per course. You must register and pay for the exams in person in the Specialized Testing Center, Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2A08. Information sheets are available upon request for the below exams. For more information call (630) 942-2401 or email testing@cod.edu.
- Arabic 1101—Elementary Arabic I (4 credits)
- Arabic 1102 —Elementary Arabic II (4 credits)
- CIS 1130—Windows Basics (2 credits)
- CIS 1150—Intro to CIS (3 credits)
- CIS 1221—Intro to Spreadsheets (3 credits)
- CIS 1230—Microcomputer Database (3 credits)
- CIS 1240—Presentation Graphics (2 credits)
- CIS 1400—Programming Logic (4 credits)
- CIS 2720—Structured Query Languages (3 credits)
- ELECT 1100—Fundamentals of Electricity and Electronics (3 credits)
- French 1101—Elementary French I (4 credits)
- French 1102—Elementary French II (4 credits)
- German 1101—Elementary German I (4 credits)
- German 1102—Elementary German II (4 credits)
- Italian 1101—Elementary Italian I (4 credits)
- Italian 1102—Elementary Italian II (4 credits)
- OFTI 1100—Intro to Keyboarding (3 credits)
- OFTI 1200—MS Office for Prof. Staff (3 credits)
- OFTI 1210—Word Processing I (3 credits)
- Russian 1101—Elementary Russian I (4 credits)
- Russian 1102—Elementary Russian II (4 credits)
- Spanish 1101—Elementary Spanish I (4 credits)
- Spanish 1102—Elementary Spanish II (4 credits)
- Speech 1100—Fundamentals of Speech (3 credits)
If you want to gain credit for a course that is not listed above, contact the Academic Division for that course and inquiry about proficiency testing. In most cases, a full-time faculty member and administrator will determine if this method is allowed. If approved, you must first register and pay the $75 fee per course in the Testing Center before any assessments are taken or credit is granted.
College of DuPage is a national test site and offers all 38 DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) exams to students and the community. Students who want to transfer DSST credit to other institutions should refer to each school's DSST policy for accepted credits. College of DuPage does not accept DSST exams for credit. For more information about DSST tests, visit www.getcollegecredit.com.
Please Note: Until further notice the Testing Center is not administering the DSST public speaking exam.
DSST exams are administered by appointment and registration is completed online. Please read the following information before registering:
- A DSST account must be created before testing. Bring the username and password for
the account to the test. Instructions for first-time registration:
- Visit DSST Credit By Exam Program
- Click register now (under the Sign In button).
- Fill in the requested Prometric information. Under select a test provider or program select DSST. If you are a member of the military, select DSST MILITARY. You will need your military ID.
- Fill in the requested sign in information.
- Fill in profile information.
- Test Center Code: 9107
- Institutional Score Report Recipient: The four-digit code for the school receiving your scores. Enter 0000 if you do not want scores sent. If you do not know this code visit getcollegecredit.com/find-a-test-center or call (877) 471-9860. You must have this code before testing, or a $20 fee will be required to send your transcripts.
- Bring your username and password with you for your exam appointment. After testing you may return to ibt.prometric.com/dsst and review your scores or update your information.
- There is a $30 administration fee due at the time of registration which is non-refundable. DSST requires an additional $80 fee due at the time of the exam. DSST fees are paid by credit card only. Discover cards are not accepted by DSST.
- To reschedule, call the Testing Center at (630) 942-2401. There is a $15 rescheduling fee that will be charged at the time of the request.
- On the day of the exam, bring a government-issued photo ID with a signature. Answers to questions about acceptable IDs can be found by calling the Testing Center at (630) 942-2401.
- DSST tests are free to members of the military. Please visit www.getcollegecredit.com for more information.
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The ESCO Group and its affiliates: ESCO Institute, HVAC Excellence, the Carbon Monoxide Safety Association, the Educational Standards Corporation, AC&R Safety Coalition, ESCO Press International, ESCO of Canada and the Green Mechanical Council are dedicated to leading career and technical education into the 21st Century.
Each organization serves the HVACR and skilled trade industries to further enhance and raise the bar of technical education through standards development, professional certification, programmatic accreditation, and curriculum development and publishing.
Specialties
Accreditation, Certification, Assessments, Curriculum, Publications, Online Testing, Educator Credentialing, Professional Development. Visit www.escogroup.org for more information.
All College of DuPage campus locations are testing locations for the General Education Development (GED) exam.
The GED test is made up of four subjects and is broken into separate exams. You do not have to take all four tests at once. The tests can spaced out over time so you are able to go at your own pace.
Test Subjects
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Reasoning Through Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Science
For more information about the GED and to choose which location you would like to test, create your profile and register at www.ged.com.
Elsevier's Health Education Systems Inc, Admission Assessment (HESI A2) exam can assess your basic learning skills and gauge future classroom success. The exam consists of several academic sections as well as a personality profile. This test is required for students applying to the Nursing (ADN), Radiography (DMIR), Sonography (DMIS), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), and Dental Hygiene (DEHYG) programs. The HESI A2 will only be administered to College of DuPage students by appointment at the Glen Ellyn campus.
Step One
Email academictesting@cod.edu for payment information. The exam fee must be paid before
scheduling your appointment.
Include the following information in the email.
- Name (First and Last)
- COD ID number
- COD email address
- Program that you are applying to (Nursing, Radiography, Sonography, PTA, or Dental Hygiene)
- Any approved COD testing accommodation
You will receive an email back, within two business days, with instructions for paying the fee.
Step Two
- Pay the fee. Within two business days, you will receive an email from Academic Testing with instructions for scheduling your exam.
Step Three
- Make your appointment. A registration link will be included in your email.
NOTE: If you would like to retake the HESI A2, you must complete the above steps again.
The purpose of the High School Equivalency (HSE) program is to measure the educational development of adults who have not completed their formal high school education through the GED exam.
Candidates may earn an Illinois High School Equivalency Certificate and qualify for admission to colleges or other educational institutions, meet educational requirements for employment or promotion, satisfy educational qualifications for induction into the armed services, fulfill requirements of local or state licensing boards or gain personal satisfaction.
Eligibility
Out of school youths and adults without a high school diploma are eligible to take HSE exams. No test preparation is required, but tuition-free classes are available. Students need to pass the Illinois Constitution requirement to earn their HSE. An HSE is not required to take classes at College of DuPage.
If you need to request a copy of your HSE, contact the Regional Office of Education at (630) 407-5800.
HiSET Exam
The HiSET exam is a five-part test states use in the process of issuing a high school equivalency credential. The exam allows you to show you have the same academic knowledge and skills as a high school graduate.
In order to earn an Illinois High School Equivalency Certificate, candidates were historically required to take and pass the U.S. and Illinois State Constitution and Flag Test (“Constitution Test”) as required by Illinois Compiled Statutes – School Code (105 ILCS 5/27-3) in addition to completion of a high school equivalency exam (GED®, HiSET®, or TASC™) or a transcript-based Alternative Method of Credentialing.
As of July 1, 2022, the new online Constitution Module will be used by students to complete the constitution requirement to earn their high school equivalency.
The new online Illinois Constitution Module (Constitution Module) is available for free at http://ilconstitution.org/. It is estimated it will take two hours for a student to complete. It is available for HSE candidates to take independently and does not require proctoring at a testing center. Testing Centers will no longer offer the previous constitution test. After completion of the Constitution Module, completers will be asked to provide information about themselves that will be used to match the completion with HSE records in the Illinois High School Equivalency Portal. Completers will also be able to print or download a certificate showing the completion.
A student who completed the previous Constitution Test or can demonstrate passing the Constitution Test in high school does not need to complete the Constitution Module.
- Anyone who completed and passed an ICCB-approved high school equivalency exam (GED® or HiSET®) based on the State of Illinois requirements between February 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022 will be issued an Illinois High School Equivalency (ILHSE) Certificate without the need to complete the Constitution requirement.
- Anyone who completed and passed a high school equivalency exam (GED®, HiSET®, or TASC™) but did not pass the constitution test prior to February 1, 2021, will be issued an Illinois High School Equivalency (ILHSE) Certificate upon request without the need to complete the Constitution requirement.
High school equivalency records are held at the county level in Illinois. To request copies of an official transcript or Illinois High School Equivalency Certificate, candidates must contact the Regional Office of Education for the county where the test was taken.
High school equivalency candidates may find the appropriate Regional Office of Education to contact by searching our ROE locator.
If you have any questions, contact the ICCB at iccb.hse@illinois.gov.
College of DuPage offers a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course that provides both classroom and clinical education. Following successful completion of this course, you must pass a state registry exam in order to work as a CNA. Nursing assistants/aides working in licensed and or certified skilled nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities and home health agencies in the state of Illinois must be certified.
The Illinois Nurse Aide Testing Program at SIU/Carbondale is responsible for the competency exam as required by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Contact SIU for information about deadlines, fees, the exam and how to register.
College of DuPage administers this 90-minute computer-based exam by appointment at the Glen Ellyn Academic Testing Center. Learn more by reviewing frequently asked questions.
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Reading and writing placement requirements are used to measure your skills to determine your proper course placement.
Years of School Completed - Kindergarten Through 12th Grade
- Students who are non-native English speakers and have completed less than 4 years of schooling in the United States must fulfill one of the following requirements outlined below.
- Students who are native English speakers and have completed more than 4 years of schooling in the United States must fulfill one of the following requirements outlined below.
Native English Speakers
Students can meet Reading and Writing Category One course requirements using any of the following measures:
- Minimum high school cumulative, non-weighted GPA of 2.6 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent, with a minimum of 5 semesters (3.6/5.0). Official transcripts with proof of GPA must be sent to HStranscript@cod.edu. High school students can submit official transcripts after their 8th semester if their GPA increases beyond the minimum requirement. Grade point average must be from a high school in the US or a country with English as an official language. Special education and ESL/ELS coursework are not eligible. Students who attended more than one high school must submit official transcripts from all high schools, and GPA will be recalculated.
- ACT Composite score of 20 or higher, ACT English subscore of 18 or higher, or ACT English Language Arts (ELA) subscore of 20 or higher. Submit unofficial score report to testing@cod.edu.
- SAT total score of 950 or higher or SAT Reading/Writing subscore of 480 or higher. Submit unofficial score report to testing@cod.edu.
- Completion of High School Transitional English with a “C” or higher. Submit official transcripts to HStranscript@cod.edu.
- GED Language Arts subscore of 165 or GED total score of 660 or higher on a GED test taken on the current version of the GED (2014 or newer). Official transcripts must be submitted directly from the Regional Office of Education (ROE) to HStranscript@cod.edu.
- Successful completion of appropriate developmental coursework from a regionally accredited postsecondary institution. Submit unofficial transcripts to prereq@cod.edu and complete a Prerequisite Verification Request Form. Transcripts are then evaluated by COD Developmental English faculty.
Reading Category (One Only)
- College-level credit totaling 12 semester hours with a 2.0 GPA or higher. Submit unofficial transcripts to prereq@cod.edu and complete a Prerequisite Verification Request Form.
- College certificate, Associate degree, BA/BS degree, or Graduate degree. Submit unofficial transcripts to prereq@cod.edu and complete a Prerequisite Verification Request Form.
If you have additional questions, contact academictesting@cod.edu.
Non-Native English Speakers
Students can meet Reading and Writing requirements using any of the following:
- TOEFL Score 550 paper/pencil, 213 computer-based, or 79 internet-based. Submit score report to testing@cod.edu.
- IELTS Score 6.5 or higher. Submit score report to testing@cod.edu.
- Duolingo score of 115 or higher. Submit score report directly through student's Duolingo Account.
- ACT composite score of 20 or higher, ACT English subscore of 18 or higher, or ACT English Language Arts (ELA) subscore of 20 or higher. Submit unofficial score report to testing@cod.edu.
- SAT total score of 950 or higher. Submit unofficial score report to testing@cod.edu.
- Kaplan Test of English (Part 1 & Part 2). Test can be completed at any COD Testing Center location. For additional information regarding the Kaplan Test of English, please see below.
Reading Category (One Only)
- College-level credit totaling 12 semester hours with a 2.0 GPA or higher from a US academic college or university. Submit unofficial transcripts to prereq@cod.edu and complete a Prerequisite Verification Request Form.
The Kaplan Test of English (ELS Placement Test) will assess your English language proficiency in order to help you find the right classes. The test is divided into two parts. Students are placed based on the cumulative score from Part 1 (Multiple Choice) or the average score from Part 2 (Writing and Speaking).
Before you take the Kaplan Test of English (ELS Placement Test), you might want to:
- Practice for the test
- Part 1 Practice Test - Copy and paste the link below: testflight.kaplanenglishtest.com/register/cod1234
- Part 2 Practice Test - Copy and paste the link below: testflight.kaplanenglishtest.com/register/cod-ws1234
- Schedule an appointment with a Writing, Reading, Speech Assistance (WRSA) coach for preparation assistance.
- Take a proctored test at one of the five testing locations.
After you take the Kaplan Test of English (ELS Placement Test):
- Review the placement chart to select your classes. For additional help choosing a class, contact Advising Services at (630) 942-2259.
More information about the Kaplan Test of English, can be found on the English Language Studies (ELS) webpage.
If you have additional questions, contact elstesting@cod.edu.
Kryterion is a full-service test development and delivery company providing world-class secure testing solutions. Kryterion serves the association, technology and distance education markets. Solutions include: online proctoring, authentication, exam management, security, real-time test delivery and development, psychometric services and professional services.
Specialties
Online Proctoring, Authentication, Secure Testing Solutions, Certification Testing Management, High Stakes Testing, Remote Proctoring, Psychometric Services, Academic Integrity, Exam Development Software, Online Testing, Test Delivery, Test Development
National Testing Network is the leader in Public Safety video-simulated pre-screening and training. Establishing its roots in 1980, National Testing Network has been providing the power to predict job performance to thousands of Police, Fire, Public Safety and Transit departments nationwide. Relying on hundreds of Subject Matter Experts, dozens of analytics specialists and expert test developers, National Testing Network's tests are extensively and professionally validated, using both content and criterion validation.
Public protection and service personnel face unique and unpredictable circumstances while performing their day-to-day duties. As a result, it’s critical that public services employees have the human relations skills necessary to respond to challenging situations with positive and appropriate decisions. National Testing Network provides the necessary venue for Hiring Managers to screen applicants on their human relations skills, teamwork abilities, mechanical aptitude, math and reading skills. By providing a means to “screen in” applicants with the necessary interpersonal skills to perform the required job functions, National Testing Network significantly reduces recruitment costs, cycle-to-hire time and turnover resulting from poor quality.
Specialties
Pre-employment screening, video based work simulation, public services, police, fire, transit, finance, training, consulting, validated testing
For more information, visit the National Testing Network website.
Founded in 1997, North American Technician Excellence (NATE) is the nation's largest non-profit certification organization for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. NATE is the certification organization that was developed by, and has been supported by the entire HVACR industry for nearly 20 years. NATE certification tests represent real world working knowledge of HVACR systems. Developed by a committee of industry experts nationwide, our NATE exams represent HVACR topics pertinent to contractors, educators, manufacturers and utilities alike. All of the NATE tests are rigorous, multiple-choice, knowledge-based tests and validate a technician's knowledge.
NATE candidates may earn Installation and/or Service certification in one or more Specialty areas, including:
- Air Conditioning
- Air Distribution
- Heat Pumps
- Gas Heating
- Oil Heating
- Hydronics Gas (service only)
- Hydronics Oil (service only)
- Light Commercial Refrigeration (service only)
- Commercial Refrigeration (service only)
- Ground Source Heat Pump Loop Installer
- Senior HVAC Efficiency Analyst
For more information, visit NATE.
Some online courses may require students to take their tests at the Glen Ellyn Testing Center or one of the off-campus Testing and Academic Support Center locations. Check to see if your course requires on-site testing. Remote testing is available in the Virtual Testing Center (VTC). If you are interested in taking a test in the VTC for a COD course, prior approval from your instructor is required. Once your instructor has approved your request and submitted test information to the VTC, you will receive an email on how to prepare and register. Note : No registration will be valid without prior instructor approval.
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Pearson VUE is the global leader in computer-based testing for information technology, academic, government and professional testing programmes around the world. We work in partnership with our clients to help them develop, manage, deliver and grow their testing programmes. We provide a full suite of services from test development to data management, and delivers exams through the world’s most comprehensive and secure network of test centers in more than 175 countries. We are a business of Pearson, the international education and information company, whose businesses include the Financial Times Group.
Specialties
computer-based testing, electronic testing, psychometric services, test development, test delivery
For more information, visit Pearson VUE.
Placement tests help identify your academic skill level so you are placed and enrolled in the correct courses to achieve academic success. Students may be able to bypass math placement tests by showing proof of prior coursework at COD or another college or submitting a qualifying score. Native and non-native speaking students please visit Reading and Writing Placement to learn how to fulfill the reading and writing placement requirements.
The Testing Center in Glen Ellyn provides proctoring services to people needing to take exams for other institutions/companies. Tests are administered by appointment and all exams require a valid, government-issued, photo ID.
Proctoring Service Policies
- Appointments must be made a minimum of 48 hours in advance, or an additional "rush fee" will be assessed.
- Rescheduling is allowed for an additional fee.
- If you are planning to take an exam on a Monday we must receive your test materials by 5 p.m. the Thursday before.
- Payment is due at the time of registration and is non-refundable.
- When making an appointment, you agree to all of the terms set forth by the guidelines. Please review them before making an appointment. You can call or email the office with any additional questions or concerns at (630) 942-2401 or email testing@cod.edu
Fees
The fees for proctored exams are as follows:
- A $25 administration fee per exam is due at time of registration.
- Rush fee: $15
- Reschedule fee: $15
Proctored Exam Scheduling
- Step 1 - Review Procter Guidelines
It is the student's responsibility to request their exam from their educational institution/company. Read thoroughly through the Proctor Guidelines and have your institution reach out to our testing center through either email or USPS with all of the examinee's testing information. This contains pertinent information for the student and the institution/company.
- Step 2 - Register For Your Exam
Registration needs to occur at least 48 hours before your desired exam date.
Registering for an Exam will entail: Selecting Exam, selecting date, selecting time and submitting payment for your exam. You will receive email confirmation of your appointment details. Contact Specialized Testing Services if you need to schedule and exam date within less than a 48-hour period (a $15 rush fee will be applied).
We recommend the student follow up with our testing offices to confirm receipt of their exam in order to confirm their proctor profile is up to date for their actual examination date.
Please Note: If you are taking College of DuPage Online Courses and your syllabus says you need to have your exams proctored at the Testing Center, you do not need to make an appointment. Your tests are administered free of charge on a walk-in basis on main campus in Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2A06 and at the Testing and Academic Support Centers in Addison, Carol Stream, Naperville and Westmont.
College of DuPage offers eight WorkKeys exams and two certifications: the Proficiency Certificate for Teacher Assistants and the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC). For more information on WorkKeys and the NCRC, visit www.workkeys.org. For more information on the Proficiency Certificate for Teacher Assistants, read the Paraprofessional Requirements.
The Paraprofessional Certificate for Teacher Assistants ($50) and the NCRC ($60) must be completed in one session. Exam results are available immediately.
WorkKey exams and certificates are administered by appointment at the Testing Center at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn in the Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2A08 and the off-campus Testing and Academic Support Centers located in the COD Centers in Addison, Carol Stream, Naperville and Westmont.
Registration Information
- Fees are due at the time of registration and are non-refundable.
- To reschedule, call (630) 942-2401. There is a $15 rescheduling fee that will be charged at the time of the request.
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