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Description: ¾º²ÊÍø students with documented disabilities may take their tests with accommodation. Tests may be taken either with the professor or with Testing Services. All accommodations begin in the Disability Services Office. Student Disability Services will review your documentation and provide you with an accommodation notification letter.

How to Schedule with Your Professor (for Students):

• Talk with your professor to see if they will be available to proctor your exam with your accommodations.

How to Schedule with Testing Services (for Students):

1. View this to understand the process.
2. Send a copy of your accommodation notification letter to Testing Services at testingservices@mwcc.mass.edu.
3. Speak with your professor before scheduling your test; remind your professor to send a (¾º²ÊÍø Login required) to Testing.
4. Contact Testing Services (testingservices@mwcc.mass.edu, 978-640-9244) to arrange a time and place for the exam on the Gardner campus. If you need to test on the Leominster campus, please contact the Testing Services Center there at A_Lunn-Marcustre@mwcc.mass.edu or 978-630-9173.

Teacher Request Form Submission Guidelines (for Faculty):

• View this to understand the process.
• The (¾º²ÊÍø Login required) is in Dynamic Forms. Please fill it out completely.
• Submit one form per test. List all students on the form.
• Each test should include a 3-day window for administration (except Nursing); submit a new form if the window must move.
• Submit the form at least 48 hours before the exam window.
• Please review this handout of Accommodations Testing Policy reminders.Ìý

Other Tests: If you seek accommodation for another type of test, such as CLEP, DSST, TEAS, or a Pearson VUE exam, please visit those descriptions on this site for links to specific criteria and processes.

On Test Day:

• Bring a valid government-issued Photo I.D., such as a driver’s license or passport, to present to the proctor.
• Only materials listed on the Teacher Request Form such as a calculator, notes, etc. will be allowed at the time of the test. Storage space will be provided. Discuss what is permitted with your professor, preferably before they send the Teacher Request Form.
• Friends, family, and guests may not accompany test-takers into the testing room. Anyone not testing, including parents and children, must wait outside the Testing Services Office. Please read more about policies for .
• Because of the close confines and size of testing spaces, Testing Services strongly encourages all test-takers to wear masks.

For more information:

• To learn more about the test situation, contact Testing Services (testingservices@mwcc.mass.edu, 978-640-9244).

Description: ATI TEAS is a standardized test designed specifically to assess your preparedness for health sciences. It is a required exam for admission to Associate-level programs and certificates in Nursing and Physical Therapy. The test MUST be taken at an ¾º²ÊÍø Testing Services location; scores are not accepted from other testing sites. Scores will be accepted for TEAS tests taken 365 days before the program's application deadline.

How to Register: Register for your exam at . Please see the ATI site for current pricing. ¾º²ÊÍø Testing Services cannot register you for this exam.

Retests: Three attempts are allowed within 365 days from the first attempt. Retesting requires an additional registration and test fee for each attempt.

Students should checkÌýÌýto confirm available ¾º²ÊÍø TEAS testing dates at our Gardner and Leominster locations.

On Test Day:

• Be certain to bring your ATI username and password written down—you may not have digital access.
• Valid government-issued Photo I.D. and signature is required (license, student ID card, high school ID, passport, driver’s permit, etc.)
• Food, beverages, calculators, electronic devices, or personal items will not be permitted in the testing room. Storage space will be provided.
• Scrap paper and a pencil will be provided.
• Use of unapproved materials will invalidate your test and score.
• Friends, family, and guests may not accompany test-takers into the testing room. Anyone not testing, including parents and children, must wait outside the Testing Services Office. Please read more about policies for .
• Because of the close confines and size of testing spaces, Testing Services strongly encourages all test-takers to wear masks.
• Scores are instantly available following the test
• Absent applicants will have to register and pay the full fee again.

Accommodations: If you require accommodation, please be sure to visit ¾º²ÊÍø Disability Services to secure accommodation before registering for your exam. Accommodated TEAS are only given during the morning.

For more information:

• To learn more about the test and begin test preparation, visit the ¾º²ÊÍø Learning Success Center Guide's and pages.
• Visit . The site includes practice tips and FAQs that will help you be ready for the test and to come prepared to succeed.

Description: The GED^® test is made up of 4 subjects, Mathematics Reasoning, Social Studies, Science, and Reasoning through Language Arts. To get further information or to download the practice test go to Please see this , or visit the website.

How to Register: Register for your exam at . Please see the site for current pricing. ¾º²ÊÍø Testing Services cannot register you for this exam.

On Test Day:

• Bring a valid government-issued Photo I.D., such as a driver’s license or passport, to present to the proctor.
• Food, beverages, personal calculators, electronic devices, or personal items will not be permitted in the testing room. Storage space will be provided.
• Visit to learn more about what to expect.
• Friends, family, and guests may not accompany test-takers into the testing room. Anyone not testing, including parents and children, must wait outside the Testing Services Office. Please read more about policies for .
• Because of the close confines and size of testing spaces, Testing Services strongly encourages all test-takers to wear masks.

Accommodations: If you require accommodation, please be sure to visit

For more information:

• To learn more about the test and begin test preparation contact Nick Colello at (978) 630-9835 or ncolello@mwcc.mass.edu.
• Visit . The site includes practice tips and FAQs that will help you be ready for the test and to come prepared to succeed.
• To get information about Free GED testing go to to retrieve the codes.

Description: Test takers will be tested in five core areas: Language Arts – Reading, Language Arts – Writing, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. To get further information or to download the practice test go to Please see this , or visit the website.

How to Register: Register for your exam at . Please see the site for current pricing. ¾º²ÊÍø Testing Services cannot register you for this exam.

On Test Day:

• Bring a valid government-issued Photo I.D., such as a driver’s license or passport, to present to the proctor.
• Food, beverages, personal calculators, electronic devices, or personal items will not be permitted in the testing room. Storage space will be provided.
• Visit to learn more about what to expect.
• Friends, family, and guests may not accompany test-takers into the testing room. Anyone not testing, including parents and children, must wait outside the Testing Services Office. Please read more about policies for .
• Because of the close confines and size of testing spaces, Testing Services strongly encourages all test-takers to wear masks.

Accommodations: If you require accommodation, please contact The Accommodations Team at 1-800-367-1565 x 6750 orÌý

For more information:

• To learn more about the test and begin test preparation contact Nick Colello at (978) 630-9835 or ncolello@mwcc.mass.edu.
• Visit . The site includes practice tips and FAQs that will help you be ready for the test and to come prepared to succeed.
• To get information about Free Hiset testing go to to retrieve the codes.

Description: ¾º²ÊÍø is an authorized testing site for Pearson VUE exams.

How to Register: Although some tests may vary, most registration and scheduling is done through Ìý. You will likely pay the Pearson VUE exam fee at the time of registration.

On Test Day:

Test days follow the general guidelines below, although Pearson VUE may have some differences among tests. Be sure to read their website for specific variations in process.

• Bring a valid government-issued Photo I.D., such as a driver’s license or passport, to present to the proctor.
• Food, beverages, personal calculators, electronic devices, or personal items will not be permitted in the testing room. Storage space will be provided.
• Visit to learn more about what to expect.
• Friends, family, and guests may not accompany test-takers into the testing room. Anyone not testing, including parents and children, must wait outside the Testing Services Office. Please read more about policies for .
• Because of the close confines and size of testing spaces, Testing Services strongly encourages all test-takers to wear masks.

Accommodations: If you require accommodation, please visit the

For more information:

• To learn more about the test situation, contact Testing Services at testingservices@mwcc.mass.edu or 978-640-9244.
• Visit . The site includes practice tips and FAQs that will help you be ready for the test and to come prepared to succeed.

ACCUPLACER is a College Board placement exam used to ensure your placement in an academic course or in an ESL course that is best for you. Before electing to take an ACCUPLACER test, consult with an Advisor (Advising, advisor@mwcc.mass.edu, 978-630-9109) to discuss the multiple measures and guided self-placement options that should be used first.

How to Register: ACCUPLACER is offered by computer and takes approximately 2 hours to complete. Walk in to Testing Services, call 978-630-9244, or email testingservices@mwcc.mass.edu for more information.

On Test Day:

• Plan for a 2-hour exam period. Completion times may vary.
• Bring a valid Photo I.D. to present to the proctor: license, student ID card, high school ID, passport, driver’s permit, etc.
• Food, beverages, calculators, electronic devices, or personal items will not be permitted in the testing room. Storage space will be provided.
• Scrap paper and a pencil will be provided.
• Friends, family, and guests may not accompany test-takers into the testing room. Anyone not testing, including parents and children, must wait outside the Testing Services Office. Please read more about policies for .
• Because of the close confines and size of testing spaces, Testing Services strongly encourages all test-takers to wear masks.

Accommodations: If you require accommodation, please be sure to visit ¾º²ÊÍø Disability Services to secure accommodation prior to sitting for your exam.

For more information:

• Visit the . The Student Portal includes practice activities and guidance on how to share your scores.
• Download and practice test questions from the .
• Learn more about the .
• Learn more about the Reading portion of the Test.
• Learn more about the .
• Learn more about the .
• Learn more about the .
• For retest information, visit the

Description: CLEP is a nationally recognized, standardized test used to grant college credit for a variety of courses and disciplines. After taking a CLEP exam title, a 3-month waiting period is required before that title may be retaken. This is a Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) option.

How to Register:

1. Visit your academic advisor or the Advising, Career, and Transfer Office (advisor@mwcc.mass.edu, 978-630-9109) to determine which CLEP tests are appropriate for you.
2. Register on the . Both the College Board and ¾º²ÊÍø have fees for this test. The CLEP fee is paid online at the time of registration; the ¾º²ÊÍø fee is paid on-site in exact cash or check.

On Test Day:

• Be certain to bring your printed registration ticket—you may not have digital access.
• Bring a valid government-issued Photo I.D., such as a driver’s license or passport, to present to the proctor.
• Be prepared to pay a $20 ¾º²ÊÍø testing fee by exact cash or check only.
• Food, beverages, personal calculators, electronic devices, or personal items will not be permitted in the testing room. Storage space will be provided.
• Scrap paper and a pencil will be provided.
• Visit the College Board’s pages to learn more about what to expect.
• Friends, family, and guests may not accompany test-takers into the testing room. Anyone not testing, including parents and children, must wait outside the Testing Services Office. Please read more about policies for .
• Because of the close confines and size of testing spaces, Testing Services strongly encourages all test-takers to wear masks.

Accommodations: If you require accommodation, please visit the

For more information:

• Visit and . These sites include practice tips and FAQs that will help you be ready for the test and to come prepared to succeed.

Transfer Equivalencies for this exam may be found in the .

Description: DSST is a nationally recognized, standardized test used to grant college credit in several courses and disciplines. After taking a CLEP exam title, a 30-day waiting period is required before that title may be retaken. This is a Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) option.

How to Register:

1. Visit your academic advisor or the Advising, Career, and Transfer Office (advisor@mwcc.mass.edu, 978-630-9109) to determine which DSST tests are appropriate for you.
2. Register on the . Both DSST and ¾º²ÊÍø have fees for this test, to be paid on the day of the test. Registration and payment are onsite. Fees paid to DSST are online with a card (bring with you). ¾º²ÊÍø fee is paid exact cash or check.

On Test Day:

• Bring a valid government-issued Photo I.D., such as a driver’s license or passport, to present to the proctor.
• Be prepared to pay both the DSST exam fee by card and a $20 ¾º²ÊÍø testing fee by exact cash or check.
• Food, beverages, personal calculators, electronic devices, or personal items will not be permitted in the testing room. Storage space will be provided.
• Scrap paper and a pencil will be provided.
• Visit the and to learn more about what to expect.
• Friends, family, and guests may not accompany test-takers into the testing room. Anyone not testing, including parents and children, must wait outside the Testing Services Office. Please read more about policies for .
• Because of the close confines and size of testing spaces, Testing Services strongly encourages all test-takers to wear masks.
• Score reports will be available to print from your DSST account.

Accommodations: If you require accommodation, please visit the

For more information:

• Visit the and . These sites include practice tips and FAQs that will help you be ready for the test and to come prepared to succeed.

Transfer Equivalencies for this exam may be found in the .

Description:Testing Services provides proctoring options for faculty who choose to offer make-up and retests for on-campus or distance education students.

Proctoring ¾º²ÊÍø Make-ups and Retests

How to Register (for Faculty):

1. Submit a (¾º²ÊÍø Login required) to Testing.

On Test Day:

Faculty members should advise their students of the following information related to their proctored test day:

• Bring a valid government-issued Photo I.D., such as a driver’s license or passport, to present to the proctor.
• Only materials listed on the Teacher Request Form such as a calculator, notes, etc. will be allowed at the time of the test. Storage space will be provided. Discuss what is permitted with your professor, preferably before they send the Teacher Request Form.
• Friends, family, and guests may not accompany test-takers into the testing room. Anyone not testing, including parents and children, must wait outside the Testing Services Office. Please read more about policies for .
• Because of the close confines and size of testing spaces, Testing Services strongly encourages all test-takers to wear masks.

Accommodations: Encourage students who require accommodation to visit ¾º²ÊÍø Disability ServicesÌýto secure accommodationÌý²ú±ð´Ú´Ç°ù±ðÌýthe exam is scheduled.

For more information:

• To learn more about proctoring services, contact Testing Services at testingservices@mwcc.mass.edu or 978-640-9244.

Remote Proctoring

Proctoring services are available for campus community members and distance learning students enrolled at other institutions. There is a flat rate proctoring fee of $25/day (non-refundable cash or check only). Service is provided by appointment. Contact Testing Services (testingservices@mwcc.mass.edu, 978-640-9244) for more information.