Tests We Offer

Testing is available Monday through Saturday on a walk-in basis (excluding holidays or campus closures). Please see our hours of operation for all testing and note the last check-in time.

Valid government-issued photo identification is required to use our services.

Academic Placement Exam (ACCUPLACER)

Please submit an application for admission prior to scheduling a placement exam.

Testing Services

The ACCUPLACER is a computerized placement exam that provides information about your academic skills in math, English, and reading. 

ACCUPLACER test scores may take up to three business days to post to your MyTMCC account. Students will not be able to register for classes until ACCUPLACER scores are reflected on their MyTMCC account. Admitted TMCC students who wish to take the ACCUPLACER placement test outside of the Reno area must complete and submit the Out-of-Area ACCUPLACER Request form.

Fees: ACCUPLACER testing is free for first-time test takers. All retakes are $20.00.

Scores: Range for the ACCUPLACER exam is 200-300. The exam is not pass/fail, it is a necessary assessment of your academic skills. The scoring data is used for course placement.

Retakes: Students may retake the English and Math placement test no sooner than 24 hours after the initial try. 

Scheduling: The ACCUPLACER is available through appointment or on a walk-in basis.

Additional Information

ACT Math / ACT English Residual

TMCC offers ACT Math/ACT English exams as an alternative pathway into math or English courses. Eligibility to take the ACT Math/ACT English Residual exams are based upon ACCUPLACER test scores.

Fees: $95

Scores: Upon completion, scores will be graded and uploaded to your MyTMCC account. 

Retakes: There is a six-month waiting period between exam retakes.

Scheduling: Contact the Testing Services Office.

ACT WorkKeys

Testing Services

The ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate (ACT WorkKeys NCRC®) is an assessment-based credentialed exam. The NCRC measures and certifies the essential work skills needed for success in jobs across industries and occupations. Each exam is 55 minutes in duration.

Fees: Workplace Documents: $40; Graphic Literacy: $40; Applied Math: $40; Applied Tech: $40; Workplace Observations: $50; Retake Fees: $25 per exam.

Scores: Scores are printed upon completion of examinations.

Retakes: There is a 24-hour waiting period between the 1st and 2nd attempts. There is a 30-day waiting period between 2nd and 3rd attempts.

Scheduling: Contact the Testing Services Office.

Additional Information

Bilingual Fluency Certification Spanish Level I and II

The Bilingual Fluency Certification Spanish Level I and II are intended for teachers and other professionals who want to become certified fluent Spanish speakers.

Level I measures the ability to converse fluently in Spanish through an oral examination. The exam is approximately 30 minutes long. The exam is pass/fail. Scoring will be completed upon completion of the exam.

Level II measures written literacy, assessing correct grammatical skills and the ability to write, edit, translate and correct written documents. The exam is approximately 4 hours long. Please allow 7-10 days for your results to be processed.

Fees: Level I: $128.30; Level II: $168.50

Scores: Level I is a pass or fail. You will receive this score immediately after completion. Level II takes up to 7 to 10 business days for grading purposes.

Retakes: You can retake this examination unlimited times.

CAPE

Computerized Adaptive Placement Exam (CAPE) is a state-of-the-art computerized exam that accurately measures a person's proficiency in a foreign language. The exam is used for placement into foreign language courses. Note: This test is not for you if you are a heritage speaker. Please contact the Humanities Department to ask about other language testing options.

The CAPE exam provides placement into college-level foreign language courses. The exam does not grant college credit for any courses skipped due to ability. Scores are provided after completion of the exam. There is a six-week waiting period between exams.

Fees: $35.00

Scores: Scores are given after completion of the exam. For more information, see our Frequently Asked Questions.

Retakes: There is a six-week waiting period between testing sessions.

Scheduling: Schedule an appointment online.

CLEP

College Level Examination Program (CLEP) offers students the opportunity to demonstrate college-level proficiency in various undergraduate college course subjects. 

There are thirty-three exams in five subject areas, covering content many see if their first two years of college coursework. Scores are available upon completion of the exam.

Fees: $137.50

Scores: Scores are given after completion of the examination unless it is an English Composition exam. All passing scores are a 50.

Additional Information

For more information, see what CLEP exams TMCC accepts for credits.

Dental Hygiene Pre-Admission Assessment

The Dental Hygiene Pre-Admissions Assessment consists of three exams: HESI, dexterity, and spatial relations. Each exam must be completed before the application deadline to apply for entry into the Dental Hygiene Program.

  • The Dental Hygiene HESI exam may be taken up to 3 times (lifetime). There is a four-week waiting period between attempts. The highest score in each category will be accepted. 
  • The Dental Hygiene Dexterity may be taken up to two times (lifetime). There is a four-week waiting period between attempts.  The highest score will be accepted.
  • The Dental Hygiene Spatial Relation test may be taken up to two times (lifetime). The exam is 15 minutes in duration and consists of 35 multiple-choice questions. The highest score will be accepted.

Fees: HESI: $103.50; Dexterity: $38.50; Spatial Relation: $38.50

The study material for the HESI should be the most current HESI A2 Study Guide, Prep Book, and Practice Test textbook.

Scheduling: Schedule an appointment online.

For more information, please visit the Dental Hygiene Frequently Asked Questions.

High School Equivalency (HSE) Testing

TMCC Testing Center offers two HSE exams: the GED exam, and the HiSet exam. Successful completion of either exams earns a Certificate of High School Equivalency issued by the state of Nevada.

Both assessments cover the same subject matter. The exam aims to demonstrate proficiency in academic skills expected by employers and post-secondary institutions. You are not required to take the HSE preparation classes to take the examination.

Fees: GED: $100.00; HiSET: $78.75

Scores: Scores for both GED and HiSET will be available online within 24 hours of taking the examinations.

Retakes: For GED, there is a 24-hour waiting period between failed attempts. For HiSET, testers may only attempt each subject three times within the calendar year. Retakes must be used within the year of the initial purchase.

Scheduling: Contact the Testing Services Office. Register Online: GED or HiSET

Additional Information

To learn more about the benefits, costs, tutorials, practice or view FAQs about this test, please visit General Educational Development Tests (GED) or High School Equivalency Test (HiSET).

Non-TMCC Proctored Testing

Testing Services offers proctoring for non-TMCC students who need exams proctored for courses taken at other institutions. This service is available by appointment only. The Testing Center will provide material for your exam (paper, pencils, etc.). Any additional material will be determined by your institutional instructor. 

Please note we will not allow you to schedule your exam until all exam material and instructions have been provided by your institution. We are not responsible for the time need to submit and process these requests.

Fees: $30 per hour

Scores: The institution requesting the proctoring services will score all examinations.

Additional Information

Prior to testing, non-TMCC students must do the following:

  • Contact the Proctoring Center to schedule.
  • After the request is submitted, please wait one to five business days for a response.

Online TMCC Students Proctored Exam

Proctored exams are provided for TMCC students in online, web-based, or hybrid courses.  Please use the scheduling portal to schedule your exams. Walk-in appointments are available but are subject to hours of operation and seat availability. Please contact the Welcome Center at 775-673-7111 for more information.

Fees: None

Scheduling: Schedule an appointment online.