Walk-in Placement Testing

• Monday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
• Tuesday: 1:00 pm -  7:00 pm
• Wednesday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
• Thursday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
• Friday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

 Academic Testing

For currently enrolled Howard Community College students the Test Center is available for makeup exams, online courses, and students requiring modified testing conditions. Students must request that the instructor send their academic exam to room RCF-359.  Academic exams sent to the Test Center are available to students without an appointment during general office hours.  The test center staff will enforce the exam deadline given by the instructor. Please confirm the deadline of the exam prior to your arrival. All exams must be returned at the posted closing time regardless of the time limit. 

Students using Howard Community College’s Test Center must:

• Present a current school or government-issued picture ID. 
• Provide the name of the instructor teaching the course.
• Provide the name of the course and section number.
• Know the title of the exam (for example, test 3).
• Place all personal items in lockers, including books, notes, pens, pencils, calculators, cellular telephones, electronic devices, purses, wallets, and keys.
• Remove all listening or recording devices from their person.
• Remove all hats and head coverings unless worn for religious or medical reasons. Regardless of the reason for headwear allowance, the tester's ears must be shown to a testing administrator in a private setting to ensure that no recording or listening devices are present.

Proctored testing is available during general office hours, to individuals needing an exam proctored from other institutions. Students must receive Test Center approval prior to having their exams sent to Howard Community College’s Test Center. The Test Center is a member of the National College Testing Association (NCTA) and is a part of the Consortium of College Testing Centers. A fee of $30.00 per exam is charged for proctoring non-Howard Community College examinations. If you are in need of a proctor, you may send an email to testcenter@howardcc.edu or call 410-772-4853 to become registered in our database.

Individuals taking non- Howard Community College examinations must:

• Pay a fee of $30.00 payable by cash, check, money order, or credit card to the Cashier on the second floor of RCF.
• Present a current school or government-issued picture ID.
• Place all personal items in lockers, including books, notes, pens, pencils, calculators, cellular telephones, electronic devices, purses, wallets, and keys.
• Remove all listening or recording devices from their person.
• Remove all hats and head coverings unless worn for religious or medical reasons. Regardless of the reason for headwear allowance, the tester's ears must be shown to a testing administrator in a private setting to ensure that no recording or listening devices are present.

The College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP) gives students the opportunity to receive college credit for what they already know by earning qualifying scores on any of the 34 computer based examinations. CLEP helps students save time and money. There are 2,900 colleges and universities that grant credit for CLEP exams. In order to ensure credit for CLEP, please contact your institution’s admission and advisement department prior to taking the exam for appropriate exam type and score. A $72.00 fee charged by the College Board must be paid at the time of administration via a major credit card.  Prior to testing, an additional $30.00 proctoring fee must be paid to the cashier on the second floor of the RCF Building.  Payment may be made by credit card, cash, or check payable to Howard Community College.  The exams are generally offered year-round, except during final exam weeks and peak periods of placement testing. For a CLEP appointment please call 410-772-4853. 

• For additional information about CLEP please visit the following website: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/about.html

Dantes Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)

The DSST program provides the opportunity for people to earn college credit for what they have learned outside of the traditional classroom by computer based examinations. Accepted or administered at over 1,900 colleges and universities nationwide and approved by ACE (American Council on Education), the DSST program enables people to use their knowledge acquired outside the classroom to accomplish their educational and professional goals. In order to ensure credit for DSST, please contact your institution’s admission and advisement department prior to taking the exam for appropriate exam type and score. An $80.00 fee charged by Prometric must be paid at the time of administration via a major credit card. Prior to testing, an additional $30.00 proctoring fee must be paid to the cashier on the second floor of the RCF Building.  Payment may be made by credit card, cash, or check payable to Howard Community College. The exams are generally offered year-round, except during final exam weeks and peak periods of placement testing. For a DSST appointment please call 410-772-4853. 

• For additional information about DSST please visit the following website: http://www.getcollegecredit.com/

Excelsior Examinations

 Show what you know and earn the college-level credit you deserve. Earn college-level credit accepted at Excelsior College and hundreds of other colleges and universities around the world, including HCC. Earn the credit you need to:

• Complete your degree efficiently and affordably
• Earn the credit you need for promotion or certification
• Demonstrate what you know for college admission or placement

            Choose from 51 exams in the arts and sciences, business, nursing, and education, many offering upper-level credit. Study independently, using an array of valuable learning resources available directly from Excelsior College.

• Ask an admissions counselor or your academic advisor how credit from Excelsior College Examinations may satisfy your degree and elective requirements and thereby move you closer to your educational or career goal.
• Check with your employer or labor organization about tuition assistance policies when you earn college-level credit efficiently with exams.
• Test at a time convenient for you at the HCC Test Center.
• For additional information about Excelsior Exams please visit the following website: https://www.excelsior.edu/Excelsior_College/Excelsior_College_Examinations